let me count the ways...

a friend sent me this email... and true enough, it made me smile. a breath of fresh air at a time when it's so hard to find things to smile about...

23 Ways To Make ivy Smile

1 . Tell her she is beautiful, not hot, fine or sexy.
2 . Hold her hand even if just for a second.
3 . Kiss her on the forehead.
4 . Leave her messages to wake up to.
5. When she is upset hold her tight and tell her how much she means to you.
6. Recognize the small things . . . they usually mean the most.
7 . Sing to her no matter how horrible your voice is.
8. Take long walks with her.
9 . Pick her over all the other girls you hang out with.
10 . Write her notes. {she loves them}
11 . Play with her hair.
12 . Sit in the park and just talk to her.
13. Tell her funny jokes, tell her stupid jokes, just make her laugh. (trust me, it’s not that hard to make her laugh.)
14 . Text her in the middle of the night just because you miss her.
15 . Let her fall asleep in your arms.
16 . If she's mad at you, kiss her.
17 . Give her piggyback rides.
18 . Bring her flowers just because.
19 . Treat her the same around your friends as you do when you are alone.
20 . Look her in the eyes and smile.
21 . Slow dance with her, even if there isn't any music playing.
22 . Kiss her in the rain.
23 . And if you love her, tell her.

i'm sure this is one of those forwarded stuff... but the way he personalized it... of course, made me smile.