Dear David

I think you're pretty stinkin' awesome, and I've decided to try to define why for you.

 1) You're hot and sexy. Your eyes are the prettiest blue, and I love how they get squinty when you smile and laugh. Your lips are ridiculously soft and kissable. The shape of your body is thick and a little soft, but strong - perfect for hugging and cuddling. Your forearms and biceps are especially shapely. Did I mention how fabulously soft and voluminous your hair is? 

2) You do nice things without expecting anything in return. For instance, whenever you pay for my food or buy me something nice. You know I don't have the money to pay you back, though I do my best to do so in other ways, but you continue to do these things for me. You also find ways to do nice things without spending money, like bringing me cookie dough when I have cramps.

 3) You are intimidatingly intelligent. I try to keep up with your technobabble, but sometimes I get a bit lost. I have learned quite a bit by spending time with you, and my brain is loving it. Seeing all your inventive and creative ideas has reminded me to be creative, too. I really like being geekily creative with you, because the idea always gets exponentially better. 

4) You are so excited by everything, and not afraid to express that. Taste, texture, sound, light, movement, the combination of any and all senses - all of those seem to have an emotional effect on you, and it's refreshing to see a man express that.  I also feel like I can trust you to express when you are unhappy, instead of feeling like I have to read between the lines of everything you do and say.

 5) Your brain is like a hamster in its ball. It is constantly running, and darting off in unexpected directions. I thought I was easily distracted, but I've got nothing on you. Yet you somehow harness that hamster ball to create new ideas and constantly attain more knowledge. It also makes for great conversation.

 6) You're my best friend. I can spend days with you and never bore of your company. Sure, we should both be doing some housekeeping, but the fact that I don't tire of spending time with you is astounding. We have so many interests in common, and you've even introduced me to some new interests. We enjoy watching the same shows (though I question your taste in B movies), food, language, and literature.

 That is hardly a comprehensive list, but I hope it begins to explain why I think you're so awesome.