The other day on my way to Nature of Math (G.E. class, I would not take such a thing on my own volition) I was talking to my roommate, Michelle, about silly "ways to my heart." I believe this was spurred as a result of a conversation where I claimed that she would have more of my heart if she gave me free reign of the milk (seeing that we share milk and I drink inordinate amounts). This got the creative thoughts flowing ...

12 Silly Little Ways To My Heart:

1.) Compliment me on my outfit. Yes, this may be shallow, perhaps a little silly, but if you say you like my blue shirt with my yellow cardigan or anything remotely of that nature, I am instantly pleased.

2.) Let me make you food. This is a strange one I'll admit, because it's usually the other way around, but fewer things make me happier than to cook for people.

3.) Ask me what I'm reading. It's a simple question, really, but it's one of my favorite ones to answer.

4.) Give me a spontaneous hug. How I love hugs.

5.) Tell me you read my blog. It's kind of lame exactly how happy this one makes me. It almost makes me think I need to get my priorities in-check. Should I get so much happiness from such a statement? Probably not. I just can't help it. ;)

6.) Play hypothetical games with me, such as: "what if ... "; "would you rather ...."; "if you were ... " -- you get the point. It takes a special person to take these games seriously. Thanks, Michelle.

7.) Carry out an inside joke to its grave. Things that were once funny rarely loose their funniness, if anything, they ripen in time. If you and I have an inside joke that's lasted years, odds are, we're kindred spirits.

8.) Send me a letter. The other day my friend spontaneously put a card in my mailbox (I think I refer to this a couple posts below), but it was a very exciting affair.

9.) Teasing. When my friends make fun of me I know they're my real friends. My grandpa once told me, "Melissa, someone would never take the time to tease you if they didn't really like you."

10.) Plot a ridiculous/silly scheme with me. Too old for this kind of thing? I think not.

11.) Be willing to debate about topics being fully aware that coming to a conclusion is about as likely as Ashton Kutcher dumping Demi, flying a private jet to Biola, and whisking me away, all prior to 9 a.m. tomorrow (10-3-08).

12.) Read something I've written and critique it. If I can get a person to do this, our friendship is in stone.