This is not an isolated story. I realized that the majority of people in my life now have little to no knowledge of my past addiction. You may think that sounds funny considering that I'm talking about Mountain Dew, but I'm dead serious. I was legitimately addicted to Mountain Dew. Like, it was bad. I would go through withdrawal symptoms if I went too long without having it. Because of my increasing sensitivity to various foods, I had to give it up about 4 years ago, this Easter. Detoxing from it was AWFUL. But, my love for it continues, even though I can no longer partake in it. I have many wonderful memories surrounding Mountain Dew. When we went on our mission trip to Mexico we had to abstain from caffeine the month prior to leaving, and while we were on the trip as well, so we wouldn't get as easily dehydrated. 1 month. No Mountain Dew for 1 month. That was it. The day after we got back, I bought 16 liters of Mountain Dew. There have been more than one occasion where I would drink 2 liters at a time. Which may not sound like that big of a deal, but let's keep in mind that I'm TINY, and I have a high metabolism, and low blood sugar. Not my finest hours. Sooooo much time spent on giddy caffeine & sugar highs. My identity was very much wrapped up in Mountain Dew. I was known for it. I had Mountain Dew PJ's (2 different pairs), a Mountain Dew helmet, Mountain Dew matchbox race cars, Mountain Dew chapstick (4-5 different ones), I still have a Mountain Dew hat, shirt, and can/bottle collection, amongst other things I'm sure I'm forgetting. Everyone knew what to get me for my birthday - more Mountain Dew. My mini fridge was almost always full of it. I also had a theme song: Gimme Dat by KJ-52. While I'm glad that my identity is no longer solely based in Mountain Dew, and I don't have to deal with a legitimate addiction anymore, and I'm definitely a lot healthier now than I was then, there will always be a special place in my heart for that holy nectar of life <3
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