We're not going to have this what is prayer discussion again are we? 

Prayer is whatever you want it to be.  Joy, fun and self deprecation included.

Last time I prayed about a lost item that was very important for someone else and I'd been rushing around turning the office upside down - I stopped and asked for help - and in a sudden moment of calm walked directly to the right drawer.  I laughed out loud at my 'God'.