So last Sunday toward the end of my engagement session in Santa Monica, I realized that I hadn't had a Diet Coke all day. It was around 7pm, and usually by that time, I've at least polished off a 6 pack. I certainly wanted one, actually, I was craving one at that point. I can't remember the last time I went an entire day without a Diet Coke (or other caffeinated, aspartame enriched bubbly beverage). I had to have been back in 2005 when I was in Kenya.

Anyway... I just decided that I'd skip having one that day just to see if I could do it. Sure... I lived, and actually had a really nice Sunday.

Monday however, was a different story. I had the worst headache. I was in a terrible mood. I made the mistake of tweeting about not having a Diet Coke, so now everyone knows about it. I didn't actually set out to quit. In fact, just on Saturday I went grocery shopping and stocked up. Four 2 liters of Diet Dr. Pepper and three, 12 packs of Diet Cherry Coke which is about what I polish off in a typical week (not to mention every time I go out to eat for lunch or dinner).

It's been 4 days now. I am miserable. I really think I should have gone with the ween off slowly method as opposed to quitting cold turkey. I hadn't actually planned on giving it up for good, and at this point I know I'd feel better if I could just have 1 little can of refreshing goodness. Just one little taste. Please??

I'm an addict. I admit it. My will power is being tested. I usually fail. Are there support groups?

I do appreciate everyone who has already tweeted or left a Facebook comment with a suggested an alternative beverage or coping mechanism.

The big problem in switching is I do not like iced tea one little bit. I also don't like green tea, or hot tea, or tea of any kind. I also can't start coffee or any coffee related beverages. I don't drink alcohol either. I'm like Costanza... I'm the guy that shows up at a dinner party with a 2 liter bottle of Pepsi and some Ring-Dings. (Except I'm bringing Diet Coke and gummi bears).

Anywho... I know the stuff is bad for you... but it just tastes so good. It's like the nectar of the gods.

Who knows how long I'll stay on the wagon (or is it off the wagon?- another Seinfeld-ism). Please don't hate me if I succumb to my temptations. My head is pounding. Gotta go!

This was taken at one of my workshops in NYC back in 2005: