“I started traveling in my 20s. I was just fascinated with it, and I wanted to go overseas. So when an opportunity came up to work as a federal civilian with the Army Corps of Engineers in Kuwait, I jumped at it. I did personnel coordination.

“When that project ended, they asked me to go to Mosul, Iraq, as an executive assistant for the command staff. I did that for four years. After exhaustion set in, I went home, reconnected with friends and traveled. I’m single, and I don’t have any kids. So all my money goes to travel.

“Then, after about six months, I got called again. This time they asked me to go to Afghanistan. I really didn’t want to. But I loved my job, and it was a way to be able to travel more. So I went to Kandahar, and I was there two years.

“I finally had to separate from federal service when my father became ill. That’s why I’m home now. I’m hoping to start a job in Baytown soon, and then start saving again to go on more trips.”

— Sarah White

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Why the obsession with tea?
“Number one, the tea sets, the tea cups, are absolutely beautiful little works of art. Number two, the act of sitting down and having tea, whether it’s by yourself or with other people, it slows you down and causes you to reflect on the day. It’s a very calming thing.

“I’ve said to my coworkers many times that when somebody invites you to come have tea, it’s not about the tea. They need to talk. Don’t ever say no to tea. Same with coffee.”

— Sarah White

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