Last week, I embarked on a self-bettering journey. I decided to finally give up that sugary, carbonated beverage that my tongue so craves every day. Drinking soda, or as we Michiganders call it, “pop,” was my ultimate vice. Some people only drink pop every once in a while, but for me, it is an actual addiction. I’ve even joked about joining Pop-oholic Anonymous meetings. I truly would consider joining if such a thing existed. I’ve tried giving up pop on a number of occasions