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Putting it in writing.
Jul. 15th, 2008 12:06 pmI've given up drinking Cokes. Cold Turkey.
Started yesterday. So far, no withdrawal symptoms. I've been drinking water (lots), decaf tea, and juice. I had one Black Cherry soda water yesterday as a splurge, because I really prefer to have something with flavor to drink w/ my meals.
I decided that every time I felt the urge to reach for/order a Coke, Dr. Pepper, etc, I would remind myself that I can use that stuff to clean the battery terminals of my car. Seems to be working so far!
Also, I've realized something: I've become my mother and my father all at once. I am clinging to Stuff because it is Stuff and I want it and it gives me some sort of small thrill/happiness to realize in have This and no one else can get This anymore. It is special and cool and sparkly and why shouldn't I keep it? I'm using my wall of Stuff as a barrier to hide behind because I have my Stuff and I can stay home and look at my Stuff or play with my Stuff and not have to deal with People. So, from now on, I'm thinking very, very hard about purchases before I make them. And there will be much Stuff that will be leaving the house in various ways, including several figures and comic books. It will be hard though, I know. I am a packrat from a long line of packrats.
Started yesterday. So far, no withdrawal symptoms. I've been drinking water (lots), decaf tea, and juice. I had one Black Cherry soda water yesterday as a splurge, because I really prefer to have something with flavor to drink w/ my meals.
I decided that every time I felt the urge to reach for/order a Coke, Dr. Pepper, etc, I would remind myself that I can use that stuff to clean the battery terminals of my car. Seems to be working so far!
Also, I've realized something: I've become my mother and my father all at once. I am clinging to Stuff because it is Stuff and I want it and it gives me some sort of small thrill/happiness to realize in have This and no one else can get This anymore. It is special and cool and sparkly and why shouldn't I keep it? I'm using my wall of Stuff as a barrier to hide behind because I have my Stuff and I can stay home and look at my Stuff or play with my Stuff and not have to deal with People. So, from now on, I'm thinking very, very hard about purchases before I make them. And there will be much Stuff that will be leaving the house in various ways, including several figures and comic books. It will be hard though, I know. I am a packrat from a long line of packrats.
