[quote]By Kiera Donovan
Online Writer
Graphic by Drew Danko[/quote]

New Year’s resolutions are so overrated. I don’t know why I am doing this. All I can think about is how badly I need coffee. It’s ridiculous how I went so many years without drinking it. The headaches suck. The cravings suck. Drew Danko sucks for making me give up my precious Starbucks for the sake of Metea Media.  

I envy the people who walk into first period with their coffee cups and awake eyes. All I want is just a sip, but no. My commitment to this story is far too deep to let myself fail now. Alternatives are so beyond useless that they just made me crave a heartwarming white chocolate mocha even more. I feel like I’m going through the seven stages of grief, and I’m only on stage three.

1. Shock and Denial: My body went into shock with headaches and shakes. My denial  of the loss of coffee to my morning routine was deeply felt as I pretended my bottle of water was a fresh cup of coffee.
2. Pain and Guilt: I felt guilty for allowing myself to become so dependent on the luscious flavor of a latte. The pain of forcing myself to drive past every Starbucks and not stop, as I can basically hear the coffee steamer calling my name.
3. Anger and bargaining: If I just take a sip of my friends coffee does that count? Why am I even doing this, giving up coffee was an awful idea. If I drink one cup of coffee I promise I will go the rest of the month without any.

Obviously, my addiction hasn’t subsided. I’m getting there, though. Maybe if I pretend it doesn’t exist, I’ll make it through. Whatever, just give me some coffee already.