State of emergency

An over-dramatisation of an innocuous situation? No, I think not. The matter was quite serious and had spun me into a state of near-panic so I declared a state of emergency. I'd run out of my latest to-die-for tea flavour and from the moment it happened my world spiraled out of control - No, not an over-dramatisation at all, not one little bit.

Ok, it's probably a complete over-dramatisation however when I'm obsessing over a tea flavor I tend to get rather fixated on having it and when I run out I suppose I tend towards the dramatic with my reaction.

My guy bought me a really lovely gift while away on his last trip, a lovely little tea pot, and he included a tea flavor which was simply amazing and one I've not had previously for some reason - and considering how much tea I drink that's truly saying something. From the first sip, the first scent of it brewing really, I was hooked and consumed it relentlessly until today I realised I've used it all up. That's not good.

He'd bought it from a premium tea shop that's not located in our city so I'm not able to get it, not without ordering it online and waiting for shipping so, because I think I'm addicted, I went looking for it at the supermarket; I didn't expect to find that brand, I knew I would not, however what I did find was a Twinings version. I snapped up a few boxes which should see me through until my online order of the good stuff arrives and headed home to make some; emergency situation resolved, state of emergency reduced to state of pleasure.

Tea, and coffee as well, is a little bit of a ritual for me, something I love because it provides moments in which I can simply relax and take a breather. I also love to share a cup with my mother and considering the terminal nature of her illness that's time I know I'll look back on fondly in the future. It's not so much about the tea or coffee and more about the moment, the beverage is a nice accompaniment of course and I'm a little picky with it especially when I'm in obsession-mode over a flavour like I currently am.

Today my emergency crisis situation was dealt with quite easily and it was a nice lesson to make sure I have my current obsession in plentiful supply at all times; I also dropped a little hint for my guy in case he feels like surprising me again...he will of course.