Woah there! A new one on my shelf!!!
Well, first off, I have to give HUGE thanks to the gorgeously cute Rob, of The V-Pub blog, for this generous nomination!
The Rules:
Post it on your blog.
Grant other bloggers the award.
What you cannot do:
Abuse or misuse the logo.
Claim that it is your own handmade logo.
What you should do after receiving the Encouraging Thunder Award:
Enjoy the award!
At least give thanks via comments, likes and/or mentioning the blog that you received the award from.
Mention your purpose in blogging .
Who to pass Thunder onto…….?
I truly love certain blogs and there are a few which stick out in my mind, as they have been there since my humble beginnings, through to my humble-still, now!
Cats At The Bar
The Happy Lifeaholic
10 Years A Single Mom
HaRsH ReAlItY
Chris, The Story Reading Ape
My Purpose In Blogging
What is my purpose in blogging?
Well, I love words, for a start. Reading them, writing them, and learning about them. It was an ambition for me to write a book … Any book. I started a novel, I’ve written some poetry based children’s stories… But it hasn’t gone any further, and in my life, there was not much place for my literary dreams to go anywhere.
Then I discovered blogging, quite by accident!
A friend started a blog to air some issues in her past, and clear her mind, and in order for me to comment, it tempted me to sign in, or sign up…. And so I did!
All of a sudden this blog was born. What I wanted it for I had no idea!
Slowly, I wrote different things, from my life, to creative, to opinions, humour, and not forgetting Sonu Singh!
The encouragement I received over the last 6 months, from the blogs above, and so many others, made my pen (read fingers!) flow, and so But I Smile Any way was born.
My blog has allowed me to reminisce, make you laugh, think, go ‘Awww!’ and given me the opportunity to meet and build relationships with fellow blog-pals around the world!
I thank you all for giving me the inspiration to continue to write, and maybe that lifelong dream of mine, to be published… Might even come true too!
But I Smile Anyway... 
May 13, 2015 @ 06:25:22
Well I already pushed the button. What else can I push here? lol
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May 13, 2015 @ 07:30:38
Limits…? Oh no wait, you already do that!! 😀
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May 09, 2015 @ 16:46:12
I LOVE THIS!
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May 09, 2015 @ 19:14:09
Thanks! 😊
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May 09, 2015 @ 15:07:31
Congratulations Ritu 🙂
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May 09, 2015 @ 15:11:00
Thank you! 😊
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May 09, 2015 @ 04:17:46
May the Encouraging Thunder grant you the wishes!
🙂
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May 09, 2015 @ 07:31:42
Thank you Raymond!!! 😊
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May 09, 2015 @ 07:33:58
You are welcome 🙂
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May 09, 2015 @ 07:36:06
😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 23:09:03
C.o.n.g.r.a.t.u.l.a.t.i.o.n.s. 🙂
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May 09, 2015 @ 07:24:51
Thank you!! 😁😁
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May 08, 2015 @ 20:24:32
Congratulations!!
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May 08, 2015 @ 20:34:56
😊😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:32:01
Congratulations again, Ritu! You definitely have an encouraging personality. Very well deserved! Big hugs to you!
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:36:44
Thank you Erica! 😊if I bring smiles to faces that makes me so happy! 😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:40:30
You always do, Ritu. That way happy days until the rest of your life, my dear 😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:54:17
😊☺😁😀
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:26:27
OMG, I’m blushing, Ritu! Thank you so much for your kind words!
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:35:53
😀😄 thank YOU for the nomination Rob!!!
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:25:24
Congratulations and thank you so much!!!
In keeping with the rules I shall comment here; why do I Blog?
I was sitting in my lounge one day and looked over at the bar. There were six cats sleeping comfortably across the top. I picked up my camera and took a photo and thought, “I wonder if other people live with 18 cats” Through adoption, rescue and fostering, I had amassed what is called the Cast and Crew of Cats at the Bar.
Blogging was a whim at first, but people seemed to like it and for me it has become an addiction. The cats have just too much to say.
And here I am a year and a half later with a bonus that I never expected, friends. I have met so many wonderful people like Ritu! People who have become a part of my life. I enjoy what they have to say. I love their comments and enjoy conversations that creep quietly into a post and all of a sudden you’re hosting a party (but without the mess).
Thank you again dear Ritu.
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:35:25
Thank you for responding Tom! You really were Mr Encouragement for me, and I enjoy our conversations too!!! 😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:44:02
Ok everyone, group hug! 😀
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:54:53
Yay!! I love hugs!!! Group hugs are great!!!! 😀
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:58:30
♡:-) ♡
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May 08, 2015 @ 20:15:16
{{{Group hug}}}😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:20:58
Well done Ritu. I am sure it is only a matter of time before you get that book published!
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:33:47
From your lips to God’s ears Judy! 😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:35:11
Absolutely! 🙂
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:37:12
One day… One day!!
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May 08, 2015 @ 18:44:21
Congrats! 🙂
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May 08, 2015 @ 19:30:36
Thank you Katy! 😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 17:29:07
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
W-O-W THANK YOU RITU 😀
AND CONGRATULATIONS on being presented by the award from Rob…
This is an award I’ve not seen before; and to be included with the four other great blogs nominated is an honour for me 😀
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May 08, 2015 @ 17:39:44
You’re welcome! Since you followed me, you’ve always been encouraging to me!!! 😊
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May 08, 2015 @ 18:00:28
That’s because you write great stuff when you put your mind to it Ritu – and you often make me chuckle with your adventures 😀
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May 08, 2015 @ 18:01:26
Seriously, thank you! 😊 and I’m glad I can make you laugh!!
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May 08, 2015 @ 18:03:50
😀 I laugh WITH you, never AT you Ritu, you have a genuine talent for making people feel better about themselves and the world 😀
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May 08, 2015 @ 18:34:33
I am so glad! That is my purpose in life, to send a little light, give a little happiness along the way! 🙂
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