Following on about blogging awards (Glamorous Blog Chain Mail Award), I have just now created an all-new award of dubious importance, which I christen the “In the Pink Award.”

A bit about the award and its name.

The phrase “In the Pink” has been known to cause giggles among the immature, no doubt due to the possible  sexual connotation, as in reference to the pink areas of one’s body – and I see no reason not to think of it that way too.  But, in truth, it refers to excellence of condition.

“Pink” has been used to refer to the essence of something (as in “This is the very pink of perfection!”), and is, of course, the iconic girlie color – and my personal favorite.

For all these reasons, a blog that I determine to be “In the Pink” is one that, in my opinion, is on the mark, excellent, and a personal favorite. 

I hereby nominate Gabrielle Hermosa’s blog, My CD Life, for the very first award.  She is one of the very best I’ve read.  She has it all – beauty, brains and integrity.  Check her out – you won’t be disappointed.

One of her recent posts explores the feelings of posting your first t-girl picture online and the process of becoming comfortable with it.  Her way of writing is thought-provoking, and draws you in and warmly invites participation and sharing of experiences.

In fact, in commenting on that very post of hers, thoughts came into my head that I didn’t even know I had.

Sometimes, talking with smart friends is better than having a shrink.  And so, after reading her blog, I too am “In the Pink.”