It may be time...

I think it might be time for me to take a little break from my favorite beverage, Diet Coke. I don't know what it is they put in the stuff but somehow, it just makes everything better. I don't drink coffee so I usually start my day with a little Diet Coke action. Something happened this morning though that makes me think it might be time to take a break.

I bought a Diet Coke from the machine at school this morning and went back to my classroom to get ready for the day. A few minutes after being back I opened up the bottle and took a drink. Almost immediately I felt a sharp, burning pain in my stomach. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced before. This pain was soon followed by light-headedness and a nauseous feeling. I seriously thought I was going to pass out. Luckily, I had about ten minutes before the bell rang, otherwise I may have been in big trouble. I sat down and eventually things got a little better. I made sure to drink water the rest of the day but even that didn't feel quite right.

I was sure to tell my medical adviser (my Mom) about the situation. She asked me a series of questions and said, well, you might have some kind of ulcer or something. I have never had an ulcer before and really that just doesn't sound like something I need right now, so, I think I'm going to voluntarily switch to water for all my liquid needs. Hopefully, this change will help until whatever it is decides to go away. I'll keep you posted!