The Thankful Project: November 23rd: Hot Tea
Growing up in Minnesota you have no choice but to have thick
skin for the winter. It could start snowing as early as October and could last
into April, but you just accepted that and moved on with life. However when I
moved down to North Carolina, I quickly lost my Northern blood and became a pansy
for the cold. I use my heat seat all the time and I have a heat pack I bring to
work all year long. North Carolina has mild falls and springs for the most part
with an occasional snap of cold. Well today is one of those cold snap days. It
was below freezing when I ventured into the office today and boy was I thankful
for a hot cup of tea in the office this morning.
When I lived in England I drank tea all the time. My flatmate
Liam would actually wake up early in the morning to get the kettle going so we
all could have hot tea before we headed out for the day (boy do I miss that
luxury). When I returned back stateside, the “sit and enjoy a spot of tea” mentality
just wasn’t the same; maybe it’s American consumerism, the American mentality
of never enough time in the day, or the obsession of Starbucks (guilty) but I
rarely drink tea these days. After today though, I’m reminded why I love hot
tea and the nostalgic and warm feelings you get by drinking a wonderful cup of
Earl Gray.
Cheers to a wonderful week!
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