Do I have to drink coffee?

Since I have been in Seattle I have felt the urge to start drinking coffee.  I don’t know if it’s peer pressure or what?  I have never really liked the taste of coffee, I think.  I mean I think I have tried it maybe like 4 times in my life.  My coworker says that you have to start with the coffees that have lots of milk and sugar and then eventually you will start to like it.  Is this actually a good thing? Why don’t I drink soda instead since I know I like it better?  They both have lots of calories and both probably aren’t that good for you. 

Maybe it’s the cold weather and the nice feeling of holding a hot cup in you freezing hand.  One thing that I know is that I am a fan of the whole “coffee shop” thing.  I love just hanging out in coffee shops, especially if they have those really comfy chairs.  I love bringing my laptop and just hanging out and also people watching.  It kind of reminds me of being in university all over again. 

Oh yeah, on my way to work I pass no less than 4 coffee shops on my 2 block walk from the station to my office.  Also there just happens to be a Starbucks in the lobby of my building!!