Pink Roses are so pretty!

i was given a pink rose award from m. actually- i am blushing because she gave me three...

i am so touched by her kind words & i have to say that my happier attitude is thanks in no small part to her passing on this touching award.

it has taken me a little while to get to posting- i've been so busy, but there are 3 ladies that i would like to pass this award onto.

first off is io who has had a really really crappy year so far- the shit that she has gone through makes my heart cry, but the fact that she has her amazing wit & sense of humor intact are wonderfully inspiring to me. she is strong & smart & definitely deserves this award.

my second award goes to jewels who is having a hard time with hope. she's such a bright spirit & she always has a unique & beautiful outlook on things. she inspires me to be more open to new things & new ways of looking at the world.

my last rose goes to trace. she is gearing up to start her first ivf & has been facing some fears & concerns. she is so vibrant & has also been through so much, but her warmth & the love that she shares with her sweetness are very inspiring. she makes me think about how important it is to hold on to your relationships.

these ladies have made me feel better on occasions when i thought i'd be in a funk for weeks. i'd like to say thank you to them- & to everyone who has such wonderful things to post here & has been so supportive while i whine & bitch. you all deserve pink roses... (although personally- my favorite flower is a gerbera daisy in hot pink. just sayin!)

Here’s what to do:
1. On your blog, copy and paste the award, these rules, a link back to the person who selected you, and a link to this post: http://smartone.typepad.com/smartone/2008/05/pink-is-my-favo.html You will find the story behind the Pink Rose Award and other graphics to choose from there.
2. Select as many award recipients as you would like, link to their blogs (if they have one), and explain why you have chosen them.
3. Let them know that you have selected them for an award by commenting on one of their posts.
4. If you are selected, pass it on by giving the Pink Rose Award to others.
5. If you find that someone you want to nominate has already been selected by someone else, you can still honor them by posting a comment on their award post stating your reasons for wishing to grant them the award.
6. You do not have to wait until someone nominates you to nominate someone else.