How’s this for irony? Last week, I got a lovely email from my new BlogHer friend ktjrdn, awarding me a “Nice Matters” blog award!

Then I ignored it for almost a week.

I SWEAR it was nothing personal. I saw it, I got excited, and then it dropped right out of my brain with all the chaos and stress and sadness at work.

Anyway, she says I’m nice, and I hope that it’s true:

The “rules” of the award say: “This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you’ve been awarded please pass it on to 7 others who you feel are deserving of this award.”

In keeping with the BlogHer connections theme, I’m going to award my 7 to these lovely Ladyblogs — in no particular order.

Each of us knew a few of each other before the conference, and got into some great email conversations. During the last few weeks, they’ve also been huge sources of support on my wild roller-coaster ride.

Thank you all for being so nice.

1. Lizzy
2. Isabel (aka Lizabel)
3. Lizarita
4. Carrisa (aka Calizza )
   
5. Molly (aka Moliza)
6. Frema (aka Lizema, or Lizzee, if you prefer)
7. Stacy (aka Lizacy)