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Being a Military Brat, I am used to traveling to new places and having to adjust to new people. But this move to Oxford, Mississippi was not easy for me. After 5 years of living in New Orleans, it had definitely become my home. All of my friends were there, my alma mater, everything. I was used to not visiting my family much in Nashville, but it was always a nice getaway when I did. And although I'm a lot closer to the people I care about, homesickness has definitely hit me hard. Recognizing the Signs Understanding how I was feeling was probably the hardest part of this transition. I have been to Nashville a few times now since I have moved to Oxford. And every time I came back for school, I missed home more and more. Ole Miss is VASTLY different than my close-knit HBCU, Xavier. There's not a lot of people that look like me in my field of study like there was at Xavier. Which is definitely the biggest thing I need to get adjusted to. Moving to a new place by myself was al

Battling homesickness has been a challenge for me! But one thing has not changed: my love of tea! Today I would like to feature a tea that makes me feel the most at home, no matter where I am! Tranquil Dreams Loose-Leaf Tea from Teavana Chamomile Tea More recently, I have been loving the Tranquil Dreams loose-leaf tea blend from Teavana. This is a tea made with Egyptian chamomile, lemongrass, hibiscus, orange petals, and mint. It is such a relaxing tea and is the perfect way to get a sip of home. I love to drink this hot with a teaspoon of local honey and some lemon juice. It is so refreshing.  This herbal tea blend is perfect for anytime of the day because it does not contain any caffein. The citrus is great to kick-start your metabolism in the morning and the chamomile soothes in the evening to help you get to sleep. I highly recommend this tea for anyone, especially those that are new to loose-leaf teas. Because it is an herbal blend, you won't burn the leaves and