Tessa's 2011 Christmas List

Gift certificates – Patagonia, TJ Maxx, Ross/Marshalls, Sierratradingpost.com, Southwest Airlines

Mix C.D.s - I really can't stand a lot of mainstream music anymore - having spent so much time studying systems of oppression via gender, class, and race, I can no longer abide most of the lyrics found in this music. I am looking for different music. I really like eastern and native or yoga type music with a strong beat. I would love more Krishna Das: (the only album I own is “Pilgrim Heart”). I love Mumford & Sons, Ed Sharpe, and Ray Lamontagne but already own all their music.

Lavender anything and everything

Kindle touch 3g: I am always reading lots of books and I am always on the go!

Vinyasa / flow or Jivamukti style yoga teacher training course

A husband

Art: collages, paintings, drawings, handmade jewelry, etc! J J J

Bubbles/candles

GOOD RUNNING SHOES!!!! that fit my funky feet + maybe inserts for them? I have started running and have found my current footwear inadequate and bunion unfriendly.

I always love turquoise and southwestern Indian jewelry. Love that western stuff!

If you are gifting people this year with charitable organization donations, please allow me to suggest two organizations close to my heart:

The Wounded Warrior Project

and The Child Welfare League of America