Primarily because seemingly that's all I can afford.
It's funny how money can determine your preferences.
Last month, someone had told me that I shouldn't have my alcohol with Coke. It ruins the taste apparently. Neat, on the rocks or with water, he said. I'd appreciate it more, he said.
It's his birthday today. If I remember to call him during the day, I must tell him of my finances.
The thing about always doing whatever the fuck you believe in regardless of what they told you is that you can't quit.
Even when that's all you may want to do.