Comments | racistdragon: at sixes and sevens with you...

racistdragon

at sixes and sevens with you...

Jan 29, 2009 22:05

So, I'm trying this new experiment, at least until I get more money. I'm only drinking two sodas a day, mainly in the early hours to wake me up. Of course, as soon as I have more money, I'm buying more 24-can boxes of Dr. Pepper. Because this experiment that has, so far, lasted two days, is showing that I'm clearly addicted and, since DP is not ( Read more... )

wtf, sleepiness, caffeine

Comments 13

athelasleaf January 30 2009, 03:51:58 UTC

Everyone should cut back on soda! It is so evil. Seriously, the stuff it does to your insulin levels etc... After a while your body will adjust so the caffeine issue shouldn't be as bad. Plus you could always do espresso or green tea or something which is better for you. There are also organic sodas that are still sugary but are made with cane sugar or brown rice syrup instead of high fructose. Sorry, I'm kind of a health nut. ;)

Anyway, yes you should post your vlogs, I think they're cute. I meant to say I really liked that white hat in the last one. I have never seen Speed Racer so I don't know about that, but to me it looks kind of flapper-ish. Great Gatsby feel.

racistdragon January 30 2009, 03:58:47 UTC

That's part of why I'm doing this experiment. :\ I'm hoping that, after a few days, my body will just get used to the idea of only having two sodas, max, a day. That is desirable, maybe not for my taste buds, but for everything else!

Oh wow, you're right! It does! *blush* "Speed Racer" is really, really cheesy early Anime. XD Laughably cheesy. I'd recommend it, but definitely not in an "OMG rush out and rent this!" way.

xxsmoothopexx January 30 2009, 04:16:33 UTC

You're experiencing withdrawl! You're addicted! I'm sorry, echoing my Psychology textbook lol, but I just hate seeing people being addicted to something. Although tea and espresso may be tasty (I'll stick with the tea), they're still caffeine, so it'll fuel your addiction. It's all unhealthy, and it can most definitely kill you or put you in danger later on in life. (Diabetes being number one.)
If you're trying to cut down, just drink the two sodas, two teas or whatever, but either way: they're all caffeine so cutting down will pay off!

athelasleaf January 30 2009, 04:48:24 UTC

Yeah I was just saying to switch the soda for tea just because of all the horrible additives and high fructose that's in commercial sodas. Caffeine won't contribute to diabetes, but refined sugar certainly will. Some studies say a small amount of caffeine is actually healthy for brain function, but personally it makes me feel horrible and I think artificial stimulants are icky. Addiction is terrifying, even to somthing seemingly trivial - the idea of not having control over one's body...

WOW I GOT UNNECESSARILY SRS BZNS, SORRY

lol your icon is oddly appropriate, as in mine

racistdragon January 30 2009, 04:53:57 UTC

No, it's good. I need to hear it. I need to stop relying on caffeine. It's become one of my trademarks and that's... pretty bad.

I'm setting goals for myself. Two sodas, max, a day. Tea sometimes. WATER. :)

xxsmoothopexx January 30 2009, 05:29:07 UTC

Usually drinks with caffeine have sugar (and soda definitely does.)

LOL, I didn't even notice.

Yes, water is the ultimate! :D

athelasleaf January 30 2009, 04:58:02 UTC

LOL HORSHACK! WIN! haha, the theme song to Welcome Back Kotter is one of my fave songs ever.

What was Billy Boyd like? Where'd you meet him?

Oh, and what do you mean a 6 pack of Kahlua? Kahlua is a liquor... you would die if you drank 5 bottles of that!

racistdragon January 30 2009, 05:03:27 UTC

I know! I wish I remembered it... All I have is a picture in my parents' theatre photo album.

Billy was really sweet and funny. He gave me a hug and I gave him a lightsaber. :) I met him at ELF, a LOTR convention, in 2006.

They're little mini bottles. I drank them slowly throughout an evening. XD I didn't chug or anything. I've never gotten seriously drunk, even.

athelasleaf January 30 2009, 05:30:40 UTC

I've always only heard good things from people who've met Billy. My friend danae_b went to that Con too!

Oh, the minis, ok - I was confused! Kahlua is deceptively innocent tasting. Bad hangover fodder though! Not that I'm against getting hammered on Mudslides. Probably the most delicious way to get drunk. Haha.

illusionedwords January 30 2009, 05:22:31 UTC

I agree with the tea thing. Although any large amount of caffeine isn't good. I don't blame you for liking Dr.Pepper,it's amazing. Although way too sweet for me. Water ftw.

haha Billy Gillman :P
Squirrels are great until they start eating stuff that they're not supposed to eat. Ie; Lawn chairs.

"I'm a prostitute and I'm so happy!" hahaha.

illusionedwords January 30 2009, 05:24:48 UTC

Oh yeah...I almost forgot...

Micky Dolenz! :D
& Peter :)

racistdragon January 30 2009, 05:33:44 UTC

Squirrels are great until they start eating stuff that they're not supposed to eat. Ie; Lawn chairs.

Wait, what?!

illusionedwords January 30 2009, 05:38:02 UTC

When I lived in Pennsylvania the squirrels there decided to eat all of the foam cushion off of lawn chairs and try to eat the plastic part too (obviously failing.)