One thing that is completely true is my addiction to caffeine. Despite the pounding headache that revisits me when I do not complete my daily morning ritual of consuming 200mg of caffeine (at least), I am okay with taking on this addiction.
It is 2026. People are addicted to much worse things than caffeine. Unlike other addictions that create the irritable, unpleasant sides of their consumers, caffeine makes me more productive, sociable, and likely to succeed in my daily life. At work, school, and cheer, I am more myself and motivated to do my best when I have gotten some caffeine in my system. Whether it be an Alani, Celsius, Bloom, or an iced latte from Starbucks, there is about a 0.0001% chance that I will not have a caffeinated beverage in my hand each morning at school. Caffeine has gotten me through the last four years of high school and I plan for it to get me through college, law school, and retirement.
The addiction started sophomore year, where I could not go a day without stopping at the convenience store before school. There had been one morning where it was even harder to get out of bed than normal, considering my 15-year-old sleep schedule. At the time, Celsius started getting big and I decided I would give it a try. The fruity, carbonated drink quite literally brought me to life- and I was hooked. Every day, every single day. Peach Vibe. Tropical Vibe. Arctic Vibe. Eventually, I leaned more into the other popular brands of energy drinks and even espresso. I made my way into learning how to make my own coffees at home, considering the expenses being added to the daily caffeine funds.
Blonde espresso powder, cold milk, syrups, and cold foam all together to make my morning. I spent my Amazon gift card on 100 days worth of plastic cups to give my at-home coffee the store bought feel as well. When I run out of my plastic cup stash, a repurchase will be in my future. Currently, the mix of italian wedding cake and vanilla syrups has been the highlight of my drinks, and I switch it up every couple of weeks or so. Despite my pride and joy in caffeine, there are still haters who reap the consequences of caffeine. They speak of heart issues and anxiety, but I still choose to fuel my body in the best way I can: with caffeine.
It is a fact I am addicted to caffeine, and I am proud.
