musings of a tea lady

Today I bought another box of tea. Ahh… If you ever open my pantry, you’ll notice that I pretty much only own tea, coffee….and wine. No food. Well I do have some oats. And long-shelf soy milk. It’s weird because I do have lots of spices and dried herbs, but I hardly ever have real food. Why is that?

Anyways, I’ve acquired just about every type of tea there is. Darjeeling. Earl Grey. English Breakfast. Camomile. Peppermint. Lemon & Ginger. Caffeine-free sorts with fruits and all. Weird Asian tea - yea, something called Genki Tea (supposedly makes your blood flow better). Some Asian Root tea (apparently makes you pee more - don’t know why I bought that…it smelled nice. Don’t judge.) Rose tea. Asian Camomile tea (I googled it - it’s supposedly different to regular Western camomile). Asian flower diet tea my mum bought me - hm, I think that was her “subtle hint”. And the usual green tea (which I actually don’t even drink! What is it doing here?), and an assortment of Chinese tea that just somehow accumulated itself in my tea pantry.

So yea, I’m becoming one of those crazy cat ladies with commitment issues - hence, no cats, substituted with tea. Yup, the crazy tea lady!

Top 5 Real World Movies

Top 5 “Real-world” movies (actually, in no particular order). Movies that are honest and real.

1. Detachment

Amazing cinematography by director Tony Kaye. Great cast led by Adrien Brody. It’s a depressing movie, but one that reflects reality. It explores the topic of existing without a real existence. A movie that is heartbreaking, but yet, so real, so relatable.

2. A Single Man

Another beautiful movie with glorious cinematography (directed by Tom Ford). Recounts the day English professor (Colin Firth) decides to take his own life. In what seems like a normal day, there is much turmoil beneath. Explores themes of gay-love, grief and ultimately, a celebration of life.

3. Blue Valentine

An honest, unflinching portrayal of love - the life of a relationship, if you will. Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams deliver with astoundingly raw emotions. Authentically tragic, with bittersweet moments intertwined within. Blue Valentine makes us all question, at which point does love disintegrate?

(Listen to “You and Me” by Penny & the Quaters; featured in Blue Valentine - ps. their whole soundtrack was amazing).

4. Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

It’s the kind of movie that only gets better the more you think about it. It’s quirky, fresh, romantic, odd, heart-wrenching and imaginative all rolled into one. Is it easier to forget or fight for your heartbroken memories?

5. Mary and Marx

A claymation movie about the odd friendship between two pen-pals. It’s funny yet sad, alarming yet relatable, seemingly odd but yet so spot-on! In a childlike manner, heavy themes such as life, mental health, love, and decisions/choices are explored.


There are many more movies that I like but I’m tired, and 5 is a good number to stop. Let me know if you’ve watched any of these movies and what you thought about them!