According to wikipedia "Emigration is the act of leaving one's country or region to settle in another. (..) There are many reasons why people might choose to emigrate. Some are for reasons of religious, political or economic freedom or escape. Others have personal reasons such as marriage. Some people living in rich nations with cold climates choose to move to warmer climates when they retire."
Well, neither of these reasons apply to me, but nevertheless I decided to move from Germany to England where it always rains and the men are not really classified as the most attractive ones in the whole wide world. When you have lived in a foreign country before, you might know how different, awkward, funny and difficult your daily life can become.
Here are some highlights of my life in London Town.

January 15, 2012

Tea is a Cup of Life

Yesterday, I bought some tea and when I opened the box there was the following written:

"If you are cold, tea will warm you.
If you are too heated, it will cool you.
If you are depressed, it will cheer you.
If you are excited, it will calm you."

Tea is a cure-all in England. Whether you have a broken heart or a broken bone, the first-aid will always be: I'll put the kettle on!


It's also the perfect displacement activity in an awkward or uncomfortable social situation. You know, when the conversation isn't flowing anymore or you are supposed to talk about a sensitive issue, well just put the kettle on first.

Tea even effects magicians like Harry Potter: 
"Harry found the tea seemed to burn away a little of the fear fluttering in his chest"   J.K. Rowling. 

So, next time you are cold or hot or depressed or excited, you know what to do.
I'll have a cup of tea now...
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