November Novelties...

*sushi in bed* Can you see Siggy trying to snatch some?

While sifting through piles of Health Policy assignments this afternoon, I came across this delightful little quote from the Chilean biologist, Humberto Maturana:

I want to contribute a work of art in the domain of human existence. I want to evoke a manner of coexistence in which love, mutual respect, honesty, and social responsibility arise spontaneously, instant after instant.

The quote is even more delightful since he happens to be from Chile. Awww...Chile...why do you have to be so many miles away today?

Here's my 20 pieces of zen for the month of November:

1. White Tea
2. This really entertaining article: Babes on Belay
3. The French pop band, Kyo. Especially the song: "Chaque seonde"
4. The NY Times bestseller: Three Cups of Tea
5. Running on the track at dusk
6. These amazing recipes:

• Cranberry-Pear Crisp
• Crunchy Jicama and Mango Salad with Cilantro and Lime
• Pear Custard Pie

7. Plumb's new CD and song "In My Arms". Listening to it nonstop.
8. Gummy Bears
9. This website: Zen Habits for Living

10. My new pale blue antique teapot from the Antique shop on State Street in Redlands
11. Early morning moments at the local coffee shop
12. My new notebook from Anthropologie
13. This book: The Violet Shyness of Their Eyes: Notes from Nepal
14. My Mac
15. My library card
16. The movie: Dan in Real Life with Steve Carrel. Hilarious!
17. She inspires me.
18. Flickr inspires me.
19. Vietnamese takeout from A Dong's
20. Nepal: My soon to be called home in 2008