Searching my archives, I came across my first post. Checking the date, I realised that OMG! It’s my 2nd Blogiversary!
Two years!
And how apt that in this week I also managed to gather my 2000th follower!
That’s an average of 1000 Peeps clicking follow each year!
Little did I know that when I tapped out that first post, 2 years ago, how much this whole WP community would come to mean to me!
I have ended up with an amazing network of international friends, and my blogily, those ‘sistas from other mistas’, and ‘bruthas from other muthas’!
(I even rewrote a classic, We Are Blogily, and sang it, here!)
I have been encouraged to stretch my creativity. This resulted in me releasing my first poetry anthology, Poetic Rituals, available on Amazon.
Just click here…
So many amazing reviews from you all!
I’ve learned new skills, IT based and otherwise! I take part in regular challenges, I write, unabashed, about things that strike a chord.
And the best thing?
You read them!
Earlier this year I was even blessed to have come second in the Best Blog Award at the Annual Bloggers Bash Awards in London!
And I was able to meet a whole host of like-minded bloggers who were just as lovely in person as they were online!
The encouragement we get from each other to write, to push ourselves, is just phenomenal!
I am often asked why my blog is called But I Smile Anyway…Well this little quote sums it up perfectly. I hope my blog is a ray of positivity in an increasingly negative world. Everything seems a little easier to handle when you have a smile on your face!
I want to take this time to say “Thank You!” to each and every one of you that has followed my journey. I hope to be here for many more years to come, and hopefully finish at least one fiction project too!
Cheers to the first 2 years, cheers to the weekend, and here’s to many more smiley years to come!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Nov 28, 2016 @ 01:44:38
Congratulations Ritu🎉👍
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Nov 28, 2016 @ 07:54:51
Thank you 😊😊
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 19:58:48
Ahh I’m late, sorry Ritu! I don’t know how I missed this one! Congratulations and here’s to many more years of blogging!
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 20:07:42
Aw no worries Lisa!!! Here’s to many more indeed!!! Thank you 😚😚
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 19:20:54
Congrats! I don’t always read you, but when I do, I SMILE 😀
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 19:33:37
Aw I’m glad! Thanks Joey!
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 02:48:41
Congratulations!!
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 08:38:02
We should both raise a glass to our 2 years!!!
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 14:03:48
Cheers!!
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 14:15:36
🍾
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 01:27:02
Happy bloggerversary
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 01:50:55
Thank you Don 😊
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 18:20:59
Congratulations Sis on your Blogiversary (mine passed when I had me little break),
Also how wonderful to have your 2000th follower too! That is amazing, although I am not surprised! People are drawn to your warmth, humour and supportive nature. xx
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 18:22:16
Aw thank you sis! 😊 I was quite amazed!!!!
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 14:38:31
💖💖
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 14:33:12
Congratulations. I enjoy your blog.
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 11:24:26
Congratulations, Ritu, on the two years! And happy blogiversary, my friend ❤
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 11:40:49
Thank you! 😚
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 11:49:19
❤
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 08:23:46
Congratulations, Ritu, on the two years!
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 09:21:31
Thanks Steve!!
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 08:01:39
Hey, Sis, happy blogversary. You truly are a symbol of hope and strength yourself and I am so thankful that you started this blog adventure. I am happy we met 💖💖
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 09:21:19
Thank you sis! Me too! I’m so amazed at the friendships that have arisen from our blogisphere!! 💗
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 19:14:54
Who would have ever thought, right? I am so thankful that I was led here and meet you all 😘💖
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 19:32:02
I know! Roll on June!!!
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Nov 27, 2016 @ 07:08:36
YAY 😄
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 07:42:54
Happy blogiversary Sister!
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 09:19:19
Many thanks Brother!!!
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 17:51:14
You’re very welcome Sister!!
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 00:18:57
Congrats!! that’s so AWESOME 🙂
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 00:19:38
Thank you so much!!
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 00:20:32
You’re welcome Ritu 🙂
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 23:16:36
Happy 2 Year Blogiversary and Congrats on 2000 Followers! 😚
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 23:18:44
Thank you soooo much! 😊
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 23:12:46
You’ve done very well, dear Ritu! You go, girl! Congratulations on such wonderful achievements.
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 23:18:33
Thanks Ann!!! 😚😊
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 22:57:07
Congrats ❤️🎉
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 23:01:15
Thank you!!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 20:59:17
Happy 2nd anniversary! You are so worth the milestone 🙂 may it be many more successful years here at wp.
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 21:01:13
Thank you soooo much Anna!!! 😘
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 21:03:25
You’re welcome 😃
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 21:13:00
😊
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 19:42:26
Happy Blogiversary! Thanks for connecting with me. Keep on blogging!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 20:13:24
Thank you Tony! Hope you’re well!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 20:41:28
I am working the day after Thanksgiving. Looking forward to the weekend.
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 20:54:20
Well enjoy a restful weekend. Goodness knows, I’m happy ours has started !
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:12:31
Congratulations, Ritu. That’s got to be worth a bag of Maltesers, hasn’t it?
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:50:41
A bag or three me thinks!!! Thanks Hugh!!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 16:56:23
Shine ON, you little blogstar, you! ❤
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:50:23
Bless you Annette! Thank you 😁
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 16:45:21
Congratulations on your two years!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:49:41
Thank you Trent!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 16:44:39
Many cheers indeed. 🎉
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:49:24
Thank you Dorna 😊
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 16:43:41
Happy Blogiversary!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:49:14
Thank you very much John!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 16:37:41
Congratulations on your 2nd year of blogging! 🙂
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:48:55
Thank you so much 😊
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 15:56:10
Congratulations on everything!!! So happy I found you on WP!! ❤️
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:48:39
So happy to have found you too Dorinda! Thank you!!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 18:13:15
You’re welcome! ❤
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 15:03:58
Happy 2nd Blogiversary!! You have accomplished much in two short years. You must feel very proud!! I’ve always enjoyed your posts and learning about you and your family. Wishing you many more Blogiversaries!! Big Hugs!! xo
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:46:41
Thank you so much Deb!!! 😚😚
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 19:53:59
You’re most welcome!! 😚
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 14:55:11
Congratulations with your first 2 years Ritu and now on to the next 🙂
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:46:02
Thank you Irene!!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 14:07:58
Happy blogiversary!!!! 🙂
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 17:45:47
Thank you Victo!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 11:23:38
CONGRATS RITU 😀 XXX
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 12:53:32
Thank you Chris, you lovely ape!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 11:11:48
2000 lucky folk, myself included. Congratulations.
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 12:53:14
Thank you Chris!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:57:39
Sparkling CONGRATULATIONS…!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 22:57:25
thank you!
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Nov 26, 2016 @ 13:03:44
Your welcome..!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:32:54
Congratulations, celebrate by taking the day off work, I’m sure they will understand. 😉
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:40:26
Thank you so much… However I’m not sure my 3-4 year old bosses will be happy if I don’t turn up to school today!!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:43:06
Tell your assistants to stick on a DVD.
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:43:44
5 minutes in front of Peppa Pig is too long… not sure how long that one would work!!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:45:04
If you teach 14 year old’s a dvd will keep them quiet for ages.
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:49:36
I know… the diffrence eh! Though they may be using their phones too surreptitiously!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:52:53
As long as they are not bothering me 😉
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 09:06:20
Oh I totally get you!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:29:45
Blessing and Happiness dear Ritu! Thank you for sharing with us and being there, it is so nice to know you. Love, nia
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:39:53
Thank you Nia!!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:27:30
Happy Versary, Ritu 🙂
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:39:38
Thank you Sue !😊
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:18:40
Happy anniversary.
2000 followers, you are making me jealous.
But then how can one be jealous of a friend?
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:39:22
Exactly! Don’t be jealous! Let’s share the love!!
Thank you!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:14:46
Congratulations Ritu you deserve it all! 💟💝
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:38:53
You’re too kind! Thank you Willow! 😘
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 18:02:58
Only saying how it is!!
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 18:07:07
😊😊😊
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:02:41
Congratulations! Keep up the awesome blogging 🙂
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Nov 25, 2016 @ 08:38:22
Thank you so much!
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