A TEA PARTY, JUST FOR ME
Long ago, when I was in law school, I would get devastatingly lonely. Between school and my jobs and studying, there was not much time to socialize and, after a while, the people I talked about the most were fictional. One year, my Mom sent me a sweet little tea pot and my tea parties for one tradition was born. Whenever I need a pick me up, I set my table and make a whole pot of tea, just for me.
(Please remember that I am American and, as such, tea is not something I consume daily).
Slowing down during the holidays is especially welcome. Taking the time to have an old fashioned tea party for one makes me feel fancy. Doing so with a book to keep me company is extra decadent. Today I flipped back and forth between How to Spell Chanukah and The Truth About Santa. I finally managed to repair the mistakes I made on the cookies from yesterday and they were delicious. And, in the off chance you think my Mom spoils me, you are absolutely correct. Yesterday I opened an early Christmas present – a fancy wooden box full of tea!
I wish I could sit and have tea with my whole family. I can only hope that we will all be together soon. In the meantime, I sat there, sipping my tea, reading my book and feeling so loved.
Tell me, please! Have you ever done this, made something fancy just for yourself?
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This is such a sweet tradition! Is the teapot in your photo the one your mom sent you? And what is your favorite kind of tea?
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Thank you! The little one-cupper died, tragically, in a move. This is my replacement teapot!
My favorite tea is Lady grey. I like it with a slice of orange in it. Do you have a favorite tea?
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I am actually not a tea person, unfortunately; I’ve ruined my palate with strong coffee. I do like sending tea in my penpal letters, though — it’s very easy to enclose in an envelope!
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That is SUCH an amazing idea! I bet the letters smell so good too.
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