You guys are awesome.

Perna, you are so funny-- I feel like you know me-- #3 is right up my alley and #1 is definitely something I would have come up with myself, lol.

#7 (worse case scenario)
Me: I made you this CD. Here.
T: I'm sorry. I have strict rules about accepting gifts from patients.
Me: Um, %#@&#!-- you gave me some %#@&#! gifts. How does that make sense?
T: What do you think?
Me: Shut the %#@&#! up.

#8 (what will most likely happen)
Me: I made you this CD. Here. Just take it and shut the %#@&#! up. I don't wanna talk about it, I don't want you ask me about it. Just take it and let's move on to something else.

#9 (the mature version)
Me: I made you this CD. You know how important music is to me and thought this would give you an even wider window into who I am and what is important to me. Each of these songs truly represents some aspect of me.
T: Thank you. Do you want to tell me some more about what's on the CD?
Me: Sure.

#10 (the ideal fantasy version)
T: Do you think you could make me a CD? I've been dying for you to give me a gift. I figured since we both love music, a CD would be appropriate. It would help me feel more connected to you.
Me: I'm sorry, I typically don't give gifts to my therapist. However, since you asked so nicely I supposed I could find some time in my busy schedule to copy at least a few songs for you.
T: You are fabulous.
Me: I know.