So, there I was, minding my own business,when a notification came up…
I’ve officially been blogging for eight years!
And how I fell into this world is a story in itself.
Some of you, my oldest friends, on here, will have heard it already, but for those of you, my newer blogily members, I am happy to recount the way this blog started.
A dear friend of mine wrote a post on Facebook, mentioning that she had started writing to help her mental health. She shared a link and said any of us could read it. Being the supportive friend that I am, I clicked straight onto it and was immersed in her words and thoughts. I wanted to comment to show my support, but it told me I needed to create an account.
And so I did.
Then this thing called WordPress emailed me and said, now you’ve signed up, why not start a blog?
Blog?
So that is what this thing was called.
I’d never heard of blogging. (Old school, aren’t I?)
But I thought, why not?
And But I Smile Anyway was born!
I had no idea what I was meant to write about on this blog thing. I had no niche, no plan, no clue.
But, somehow, that little unknown blog built up its followers, and some of those followers became friends, and you all gradually became my blogily!
Eight years down the line, I have nearly 10K blog followers, it’s won awards, and I was given the encouragement to pursue my writing, meaning I am a published poet and author, too, with a publishing contract!
I branched out onto Instagram and TikTok, too… see where blogging leads you?
And, every day, I feel blessed that I have such a wonderful Blogiy, still willing to read my ramblings, so THANK YOU!
I wouldn’t still be here if it wasn’t for you and your interactions with me!
Here’s to plenty more years together, too!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 09, 2023 @ 14:28:06
Ritu hard work 🤗
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Dec 08, 2022 @ 04:53:28
Congratulations
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Dec 08, 2022 @ 06:00:46
Thanks!
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Dec 05, 2022 @ 05:46:15
Wow congratssss!!!
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Dec 05, 2022 @ 06:05:10
Thanks!
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Dec 04, 2022 @ 21:49:44
Wow congratulations!!
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Dec 05, 2022 @ 06:00:25
Thanks!
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Nov 30, 2022 @ 18:48:55
Congratulations on 8 years! 😁😁
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Nov 30, 2022 @ 18:50:32
Thank you 💛💛
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Nov 30, 2022 @ 05:36:17
Congratulations dear Ritu! This blog anniversary also means our connection with you being in all these years, I can’t believe how passing the time. Blessing and Happiness, Thank you, Love, nia
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Nov 30, 2022 @ 06:20:28
I know, So long, Nia! Blessed to have you in my blog life 💛
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Nov 29, 2022 @ 08:48:57
Congratulations 🎊 👏
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Nov 29, 2022 @ 11:58:59
Thank you 💛
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 21:56:14
Sorry, i am late again, Sis! Congratulations to this great anniversary! 🙂 xx Michael
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 22:03:53
Thanks, Bro 💛
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 20:13:31
Congratulations for all of your accomplishments!
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 20:39:58
Thank you, Leanne!
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 00:37:51
Sorry I am late to tell you that I love you and your eight year old blog. Happy Blogerversary 💜💜💜💜💜😋
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 04:04:54
Love you, Sis 🥰🥰
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 07:15:39
💜💜💜🎉💘🥳🎊
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 00:13:55
How exciting! Congratulations on 8 years of blogging! 🎉😊
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Nov 27, 2022 @ 04:04:40
Thank you 😊
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 14:53:38
Right on, Ritu, or should I say, write on, Ritu! It seems like the ten-year mark should be the next goal.
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:14:21
Thank you so much, Pete! 💛
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 14:28:51
Happy Blogiversary, Ritu. Here’s to many more years of blogging and friendship.
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:13:57
Thank you Jennie! Hear hear to that! 🥰
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 15:36:02
😀
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 09:03:13
CONGRATULATIONS, RITU, here’s to the next 8 years, and beyond 🤗❤️❤️🤗
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 09:03:52
Thank you lovely Chris 🥰
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 09:05:46
❤️
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 07:30:54
I loose track too! Lol. Must be about 8 years too? Funny how you started. You’ve made such leaps and bounds in 8 years Ritu. Keep up the great content. Love you, sis. x
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 07:38:50
Thank you, Sis. Love u too 🥰
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 08:01:55
Aww smiling. xxx
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 04:45:31
Congratulations Ritu!
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 06:14:36
Thank you Rib Rob 😊
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 03:25:37
Congratulations, and happy blogiversary!
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 06:14:25
Thank you, John 😊
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 03:14:14
Congratulations, Ritu. 🙂
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 06:14:14
Thank you 😊
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Nov 28, 2022 @ 07:05:26
🙂
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 02:29:59
Congratulations 🎉
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 06:14:02
Thank you 😊
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 02:11:56
Congrats Ritu. I don’t know how long I’ve been following you, but I’ve enjoyed the ride.
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 06:13:51
Thank you Dan! I’m so happy we are both part of this bodily. I know it was through Linda’s blog that I found you, but when? I don’t know! 😁
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 23:42:25
This is fabulous! Congratulations, Sis. My 9 years 🙀 comes in April! Time flies when we’re having fun! ❤️
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 00:22:57
Thank you Sis! It does indeed 🎉🥰
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 23:40:38
That’s an awesome story, Ritu. Congratulations on 8 years of blogging! You’ve accomplished so much during that time 🙂
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 00:22:43
Thank you my friend 🥰
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 23:24:47
Congratulations Ritu. A very inspiring story.
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 00:22:33
Thank you Sajde 🥰
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 00:43:21
Most welcome
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 23:01:30
Party! Party! Party! Keep up the good work, Sis! ❤
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 00:22:23
He he! Thanks, Sis 🎉
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 22:32:17
Woo hoo!
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 22:33:07
🎉
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 22:15:46
Happy blogaversary Ritu! I am very happy to have found you here, a post from you is always a treat. I haven’t taken the Instagram plunge yet, but I do think about it from time to time. CJ xx
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 22:17:46
Ritu, sorry, don’t know where the ‘h’ came from xx
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 22:26:28
Edited it!!
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 22:25:39
Thank you so much CJ. I’m glad to have you as a special part of my blogily 🤗
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 21:47:15
Congratulations on 8 years blogging!
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 21:47:32
Thank you 😊
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Nov 26, 2022 @ 02:07:35
You are welcome!
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 21:46:40
Congratulations!
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Nov 25, 2022 @ 21:46:51
Thank you 🎉🤗
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