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When I was working on the Big N (and I do mean Nortel) I got really “into” tea.  Lauren and I would take a 10 a.m. trip downstairs to the little convenience store and get our morning cup.  The lady who worked the register was cra-zy.  She would sing to us or make random inquiries into our lives.  For example, one morning I was buying a cup of Earl Grey, as usual, and upon check out she looks at me and asks, “do you watch a lot of sci-fi”?  Do I look like I watch a lot of sci-fi?  Apparently I do.  After quickly telling her no, I asked why she asked me that.  She didn’t really have a reason for asking, like I was wearing an “I heart Sci-fi” t-shirt or anything.  She just thought I looked like I did.  Truth be told I hate science fiction.  I think I’d rather spend 3 days trapped in the new American Girl store than watch a 30 minute TV show about sci-fi.  Another time she began singing to us as we were brewing our tea.  “Just tea for two and two for tea, just me for you and you for me”.  And now, every time I make tea I sing this song in my head.  Thank you, Tea Lady.

My obsession with tea has taken a new level.  I few months ago, a coworker of mine introduced me to Yogi Teas.  I’d always seen them at Whole Foods, but there were SO many flavors/remedies to choose from.  I didn’t know where to start.  He introduced me to “Breathe Deep”.  It is like the best tea ever.   I’m actually about to order a case of it online to save some mulah.  If you like tea, check it out.  And if you have another flavor to recommend, bring it.  Each tea bag has its own piece of wisdom, which is an added bonus.  I taped one of my favorites to my computer screen as a daily reminder type thing: 

“May this day bring you peace, tranquility and harmony”.  Thank you, Yogi.

P.S. Santa, if you are listening, I’d really like my stockings to be overflowing with boxes of this tea this year.