In my first 48 hours in Philadelphia, I realized something. I have a caffeine addiction, mainly to pop. Today, I opened a can of Coke Zero & after I felt better after I drank it. In my family, we drink pop to get our caffeine fix. When Stephanie was little, whenever Dad opened either a can or bottle of Coke, she heard that sweet sound of an opened pop, raced down the stairs, & asked, in her sweetest voice, “Can I have a sip?” Dad gave her some although sometimes she drank more than a sip. Now, she just opens the fridge & pours herself a glass or takes a can.
When I started my collegiate career at UD, pop cost about 50 cents more than water, a quarter more than milk & the juices (orange, apple, etc.), & it was cheaper than Vitamin Water. In addition, UD was a Coke college. When I began working at Marycrest, I learned that when I was on the clock, I received free fountain drinks & unlimited refills. Working Sunday mornings, I resisted Coke products until 10 am, & while numerous times I struggled to reach 10 am; I successfully resisted, but then drank a glass promptly at 10 am. Right before I clocked out, I filled up a glass to the brim with minimal ice, & left with it. Typically, I pitched the ice out of the empty glass & gave it to Mother Nature. My senior year UD & Buffalo Wild Wings switched to Pepsi products. Grocery shopping included Coke even more so. At the first Club 6 party of senior year, someone challenged me to chug a can of Pepsi. If memory serves me right, it was Andy Gainor because he knew I drank Coke like water. I did, & to wash the disgusting taste out of my mouth, I drank another can.
When Mom & I vacationed to Indianapolis this past summer, I made it a personal quest to find a Share a Coke with Mark Coke bottle. When our trip to Broad Ripple Village proved to be a bust, we stopped at the CVS Pharmacy to look for the Mark bottle. I found it! The sweetest tasting Coke I drank! Of course, after I drank the bottle, I kept it-hey, I cleaned it.
Therefore, I have a Coke addiction. It is neither drugs nor alcohol nor detrimental to my life. It will not kill me although my wallet argues otherwise. Funny enough, I have lived without air conditioning but struggle living without Coke. Sunoco is the official fuel of NASCAR. With a twist, you learn something about me. Coca-Cola: the official soft drink of Mark Kristl
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