Vending Machine: 2, Michelle: 0

Since my first attempt, I learned that the vending machine can be somewhat tempermental, and its default setting is sweetened. Another clue is that it says "dolce" (sweet) under "caffe espresso". Still, I was detirmined, and pushed my coins into the machine. After resetting the sweetness level to zero, I watch with dismay as sugar pours into my cup, followed by a stirring stick and then the coffee. I do notice, however, that there is a bit of a pause between the cup appearing and the sugar pouring in, and I decide to try a different strategy for the next round (once I save up enough coinage). I am not about to lose this war. I will get my unsweetened, deliciously bitter coffee.