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Why is it so Hard to Quit Pop?
Today, I’m feeling proud of myself. I walked into an expat store. These stores are known for having foreign products in them. Foreign snacks, cleaning supplies, feminine products, you name it. They have anything you can think of, even if they don’t come from your home country.
Every once in a while, I’ll go to the expat store if I’m craving a Snapple. I’ve got a soft spot for the pink lemonades there. The problem is, the Snapple is right next to the pop shelf. (For the non-Michiganders, pop is what you call soda.)
And then I saw it; Vanilla Coke. Of all of the pops in the world, this one is my biggest weakness. No matter how many attempts I make to quit drinking pop for my health, I immediately forget the moment I see it. I always think to myself, “Last one.” Next thing I know, I’m back to drinking two or three a day. I can’t figure out why this keeps happening.
This time was different. As much as I wanted to buy a can, I stopped myself. I stared at that red and cream can for so long, I can only imagine how strange I looked to anyone passing me. I must’ve looked like I was pretending to move it with my mind.
Finally, I just said, “Nope!” and walked away from the pop aisle. I’ve never felt more proud in my life. It’s one major victory against the War on Pop.
