About me…
I am a working mum of 2, loving wife, daughter, sister, friend to many… I started this blog to just air views, and reminisce… feel the flava of the old school, if you know what I mean!
It has evolved, over the last few years into a space which I try to fill with positivity, humour, and heartfelt thoughts.
A little bit of creativity, stories about my family, recipes, Spidey, and my cat, Sonu Singh, all feature regularly! Throw in some weekly challenges which I take part in, and there you have it!
I have, since starting this blog, compiled and published my first book, an anthology of verse, Poetic RITUals, which is available to purchase on Amazon by clicking this link: myBook.to/PoeticRITUals
As well as my debut novel, Marriage Unarranged, which took nearly twenty years to complete! Another one you can get on Amazon, and it is in Kindle Unlimited too! getbook.at/MarriageUnarranged
So if you fancy reading the sometimes crazy, off the wall thoughts of a loony working mum, WELCOME!
Hope you enjoy my thoughts!
Blog Website: http://www.butismileanyway.com
Author Website: http://www.ritubhathal.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RituBhathal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritubhathalwrites/
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Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/bhathalpadhaal/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/56854412-ritu-bhathal
Mix: https://mix.com/butismileanyway
Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ritusmiles
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritu-bhathal/
Bloglovin: https://www.bloglovin.com/@ritubhathalpadhaal
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/author/ritubhathal
And if you wish to contact me for any reason, feel free to drop me a line!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 01, 2015 @ 22:26:26
Ritu…. if you like dear – a little challenge 😀
https://idiotwriting.wordpress.com/2015/04/01/love-in-ten-lines-challenge/
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 06:49:50
Hi! Thanks for thinking of me! 😁
I have already don’t this one… Two times, but I might even try it again! Always fresh ideas floating around!!!
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 09:21:23
Ah surely? Awesome really – all these people thinking of you when they think of love. FEEL IT BABY!! 😉
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 12:34:53
😊 I like that thought! Well I gone n done it!! Check it out! Xx
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 12:41:02
I gone and been and done looking babe 😉 I am FIRE today 😛
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 12:51:07
😁
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Mar 29, 2015 @ 17:34:52
Very interesting!
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Mar 29, 2015 @ 18:25:44
Thank you! And thanks for the follow! 🙂
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Mar 29, 2015 @ 17:27:56
Here’s a little bit about what you’ve signed up for! https://theteendaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/03/29/what-is-the-daydreamer-challenge/
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Mar 29, 2015 @ 17:31:02
I’m quietly excited!
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Mar 29, 2015 @ 09:57:03
Kindly support me on Facebook Fan page. Appreciate if you could please ‘like’ my page :
https://www.facebook.com/MihranKalaydjianPianoMelodies
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Mar 29, 2015 @ 10:06:14
Liked!
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Mar 28, 2015 @ 22:15:01
Will you accept the challenge? 🙂 https://theteendaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/03/28/the-daydreamer-challenge-please-sign-up-2/
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Mar 27, 2015 @ 05:48:34
You’ve probably been challenged before..You are being challenged to the Love in ten sentences challenge http://wp.me/p5DrX5-6c
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Mar 27, 2015 @ 07:08:44
Hi, and thanks! Yes, I did the challenge a few days ago, but I might try and pen another poem….! 😊 I was challenged again last night by someone else too!!!
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Mar 27, 2015 @ 07:36:43
Done it!
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Mar 26, 2015 @ 22:41:13
I linked you into a poetry challenge. 😀
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Mar 26, 2015 @ 23:00:05
Uh oh !!!! 😁
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Mar 26, 2015 @ 23:04:40
Just seen… But I beat you to it on that one!
https://butismileanyway.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/love-in-ten-sentences-a-challenge/
You want me to knock up another verse? 😁
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Mar 26, 2015 @ 23:07:34
Absolutely! I would love it, but only if you want to. ( Darn, I knew I had seen it before somewhere)
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Mar 26, 2015 @ 23:15:05
Hee hee! I might just do the poem then!!!! But tomorrow… It’s night night time now!!!
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Mar 26, 2015 @ 23:21:36
Yes, go to bed! Sleep well. 🙂
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Mar 27, 2015 @ 07:01:18
I’m awake again! 😁
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Mar 27, 2015 @ 10:47:13
Morning! 😀
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Mar 27, 2015 @ 16:59:35
Evening! 🙂
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Mar 26, 2015 @ 17:31:06
Thank you ! 😀
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Mar 24, 2015 @ 19:44:49
Hi Ritu
I recently received the following invitation from Author SB Mazing
I’m about to invite you to join in a challenge I recently accepted. Five Photos, Five Stories. I thought this challenge could present you with the opportunity of viewing blogging from a different angle, to do something different, anything that suits you for that matter. It’s entirely up to you. …you are under no obligation to accept.
I have linked to todays post but have actually nominated you for tomorrow!
http://edwinasepisodes.com/2015/03/24/episode-245-five-photos-five-stories-day-1-dad/
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Mar 24, 2015 @ 19:58:09
Thanks Edwina! I m always up for a challenge! Do I need to start it tomorrow, or when I can do it properly, and for 5 days in a row? 🙂
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Mar 24, 2015 @ 20:01:35
I have scheduled the post for 5am tomorrow so anytime after that is fine as it will tie in with me nominating you :-). I’m just trying to have a go now at the 10 sentences poem you challenged me to!
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Mar 24, 2015 @ 20:06:43
Yay!!!! I will do it as soon as I can after the official nomination!
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Mar 24, 2015 @ 20:37:06
Looking forward to it 🙂
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Mar 24, 2015 @ 20:36:41
Sorry I forgot to say that yes you have to do it for 5 days in a row, but challenge one person each day.
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Mar 24, 2015 @ 20:52:17
Great, thanks!
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 20:36:10
I’ve nominated you for the Creative Blogger Award. Thank you for all of your support, and for running such a great blog! ❤️ Check out my latest post for details.
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 21:41:33
Aw Wow! Thank you so much!
And congratulations to you too!!!!
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 21:49:54
Thanks! I love your photos of your cat.
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 22:21:43
Miaow! Thank you he says!
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 11:45:21
Hello! I wanted to say thanks for the follow, and of course hopped over here to do my obligatory nosy :p (I love your theme) and your posts too of course – especially the poem about your cat. (despite me being more of a dog person ahem) Nice to meet you. 🙂
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 11:48:11
Hey! Nice to have you on board, and thanks for the follow!! 😊
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 03:38:49
Congratulations on completing Blogging 101! Your blog looks amazing and is full of fun and inspiring posts.
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Mar 22, 2015 @ 08:28:47
Thank you so much! 😊
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Mar 20, 2015 @ 02:11:04
I challenge you!!! LOL No but seriously I did!! 🙂
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Mar 23, 2015 @ 17:53:14
Sorry for the late reply.. this was in my spam for some reason! I’ll definitely give it a go later!!!!
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Mar 23, 2015 @ 22:36:48
oh no!! I;m not spam 😦 LOL looking forward to it.
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Mar 23, 2015 @ 23:08:19
Lol!! Done it!
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Mar 19, 2015 @ 05:18:00
Just dropping by to say hi to a fellow working mom of two from the other side of the world. 🙂 I chanced your link from another blogger and definitely interested in what you have to say! 🙂
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Mar 19, 2015 @ 07:19:43
Hi! Nice to meet you and welcome aboard!!! I’m looking forward to visiting your blog too!!!
😊
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Mar 19, 2015 @ 08:58:32
Helllooooo, Ritu! Pleasure to meet you. Looking forward to reading your posts and having you around. 😀
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Mar 16, 2015 @ 03:28:32
Hey there Ritu! I’m doing a project where I’m following ten exciting, fresh, and interesting bloggers each day for the month of March 2015, and you’re today’s #3! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Have a good one!
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Mar 16, 2015 @ 06:59:43
Oh wow! That’s so cool! Thank you for thinking of me! I’ll definitely come visit!!! 😁
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Mar 13, 2015 @ 23:30:41
You have a wonderful blog! Thank you so much for following mine! 🙂
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Mar 14, 2015 @ 00:06:32
Thank you for your follow too!! 😊
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Mar 13, 2015 @ 14:46:01
Hi Ritu,
I’ve nominated your blog for an award. You can find the details here:
https://weight2lose2013.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/the-cba/
Rob
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Mar 13, 2015 @ 16:42:56
Oh my!! Thank you Rob! Hopefully I can ‘formally’ accept it this weekend! 😊
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Mar 13, 2015 @ 17:58:43
You’re welcome, Ritu! 🙂
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Mar 13, 2015 @ 18:11:05
🙂
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Mar 13, 2015 @ 18:11:21
Done it!
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Mar 14, 2015 @ 11:33:39
Can I let you in on one of my silly thoughts when you sent me this…? ‘CBA….Can’t Be Arsed award? What’s one of those….?’ Then I realized it stood for something totally different! D’oh!! As Homer Simpson would say!!!
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Mar 10, 2015 @ 11:43:26
Hi!! So happy to have found your blog!! I am always in awe of the working mother, I seriously don’t know how you do it!! Can’t wait to tag along!! 🙂 🙂
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Mar 10, 2015 @ 12:43:01
Thanks for joining the ride!!! Hope you have fun! 😊
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Mar 09, 2015 @ 17:27:54
Nice Blog – all the best..!
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Mar 09, 2015 @ 17:28:09
Thank you!
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Mar 09, 2015 @ 12:29:14
I like your free flow of words:)
Nice to have visited you
Hope we connect 🙂
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Mar 09, 2015 @ 12:56:42
Thank you!
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 16:02:30
Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the liebster award 🙂
https://thelexipedia.wordpress.com/2015/03/08/the-lexipedia-nominated-for-the-liebster-award/
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 16:39:02
Oh wow! Thank you so much! I just recieved this the other day too! If its ok with you, I’ll post my thanks and pass the questions and nominate a few more deserving blogs, linking to my original nomination! 😊
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 16:43:29
sounds good!
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 16:45:02
And a huge well done to you too!! 😊
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 16:45:42
Haha thanks Ritu
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 12:22:39
Hi Ritu. I have been nominated for the Daydreamer Award, and now I would love to nominate you as your blog is brilliant!
Please check it out
http://edwinasepisodes.com/2015/03/08/episode-205-the-daydreamer-award/
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 12:34:19
Thank you so much Edwina!! As soon as I can get on my pc,mill get working on it!!
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 12:53:28
Great. 🙂
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 13:11:04
Done it! 😀
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 12:34:34
Excuse the typos….predictive text n all!!
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 12:54:18
ha ha! I didn’t even notice there were any! I am terrible at always doing typos even without predictive text! 🙂
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 13:11:38
It’s the bane of my writing life, when I am on the Ipad or my phone! LOL!
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 13:13:33
I do it all the time!
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 02:06:25
Your blog is very interesting, Ritu. I just came across it while reading a post on The Story Reading Ape’s blog. Thanks for following mine as well.
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Mar 08, 2015 @ 09:31:52
Thank you!! 😊
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Mar 07, 2015 @ 00:25:31
Hey Ritu! As you hopefully know, I really enjoy reading your blog posts! I have nominated you for the Liebster Award, which you can read more about here: https://sherinaspeaks.wordpress.com/2015/03/07/liebster-award/
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Mar 07, 2015 @ 08:53:07
Thank you so much Sherina! I will get on it when I’m near my PC!!!
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Mar 05, 2015 @ 19:45:16
Thanks for following me…looking forward to spending more time exploring your blog.
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Mar 05, 2015 @ 19:55:54
You’re welcome! And the same goes for your blog!
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Mar 05, 2015 @ 12:05:57
Hi Ritu 🙂 I have nominated you for ‘Versatile Blogger Award’. Follow the link to know the rules and accept it if interested.
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Mar 05, 2015 @ 12:48:50
Thank you so much! 😊
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Mar 04, 2015 @ 09:03:27
Hi Ritu, thank you for following me. And, love your page, you must tutor me on how to make my blog more appealing. Love
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Mar 04, 2015 @ 10:42:41
Aw thanks! 😊 Im relatively new too, constantly learning, but if you have questions, just ask, and if I can help or guide you I mist definitely will!
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Mar 04, 2015 @ 10:42:51
*most!
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Mar 02, 2015 @ 19:39:00
Thanks for following me, I can’t wait to read more of your posts!
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Mar 02, 2015 @ 20:45:55
Thanks for your follow too!! I’ve been at after school clubs, but look forward to checking your blog out properly! 😊
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Mar 01, 2015 @ 09:39:11
Was browsing random blogs
and came up here !!
Glad to be connected ..!! 🙂
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Mar 01, 2015 @ 09:42:36
Hi! Glad ya meet ya! Hope you follow and we can remain connected!
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Mar 01, 2015 @ 09:56:21
Would love to,
and you are welcome to my space,
when you have your time !! 🙂
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Mar 01, 2015 @ 10:33:54
Thank you! 😊
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Mar 01, 2015 @ 11:17:10
🙂
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Feb 22, 2015 @ 15:26:11
Thanks for the follow that led me to your great blog 🙂 Very happy to follow back! Looking forward to chatting, here or there!
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Feb 22, 2015 @ 15:31:43
waves!! Hiya!!! 😊
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Feb 21, 2015 @ 17:43:04
I love how you see stuffs differently! You get my official follow! I hope to read your new posts as soon as possible! are u new here?
Much respect, have a great day
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Feb 21, 2015 @ 17:49:00
Hi! Thank you for the follow! I’ve been blogging for about 3 months, learning every day! 😊
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Feb 21, 2015 @ 17:52:04
You’re doing a great work so far 🙂
Continue! you’re on the right path, good luck 🙂 (you know blogging is much more healthier than the other social networks 😉 )
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Feb 21, 2015 @ 17:54:19
I’ve really enjoyed it, its got my creative juices flowing again after a good 10-15 years!
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Feb 21, 2015 @ 18:05:42
So interesting !
Good luck then 🙂
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Feb 21, 2015 @ 18:10:50
😊
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Feb 16, 2015 @ 07:02:50
Hi! I have nominated you for the Premio Dardos Award. Check out this link for the details – https://anarmchairperfectionist.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/premio-dardos-award-versatile-blogger-award/
Happy Blogging!
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Feb 16, 2015 @ 08:31:31
Thank you so much for the nomination! 😘
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Feb 14, 2015 @ 23:22:22
Hi Ritu – I am touched by your words!!
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Feb 14, 2015 @ 23:25:54
Why thank you! I hope you enjoy reading more of them! 😄
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Feb 07, 2015 @ 16:15:59
Hi Ritu, thanks for the follow and likes. Will explore your blog now. Hugs, love and happiness to you.
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Feb 07, 2015 @ 16:41:03
Thank you! 😊 hope you enjoy!
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Jan 25, 2015 @ 22:52:15
Great website! Keep it up!
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Jan 25, 2015 @ 22:58:36
Thank you so much! 😊
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Jan 19, 2015 @ 02:44:56
I nominated you for the Premio Dardos award! Congratulations!
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Jan 19, 2015 @ 06:51:21
Oh wow! Thank you! 😊
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Jan 18, 2015 @ 21:23:28
I’ve nominated/awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award!
Check out my blog post to read more about it 🙂
Bantam 🙂
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Jan 18, 2015 @ 21:54:40
Thank you so much gorgeous girl! 😊
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Jan 18, 2015 @ 12:52:53
Nice blog Ritu 🙂
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Jan 18, 2015 @ 13:22:43
Thank you! 😀
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Jan 18, 2015 @ 13:38:58
You’re welcome dear 🙂
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Jan 14, 2015 @ 10:52:01
Awesome sauce is how I will sum up your blog 🙂 Really great quirky style and I look forward to reading a lot more!
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Jan 02, 2015 @ 11:00:44
Thanks for your follow! I look forward, though, to what my following your blog brings! What I’ve seen so far is diverse, funny, fun, and interesting. I got a big laugh out of your son’s chest hair story!
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Jan 02, 2015 @ 11:06:50
So glad you’re enjoying it! 😀
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Jan 01, 2015 @ 18:24:31
Hi there my new friend,
I am rather bleary eyed today. You must forgive me…I usually have more to say. Hope your New Year is fabulous.
Shoko
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Jan 01, 2015 @ 18:40:52
Thanks! And Happy New Year to you too!
I’m not so much bleary eyed, as damned lazy today!
Ritu
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Dec 31, 2014 @ 16:10:42
You went and done it. You went and followed Uncle Bardie’s Stories & Such. You are now one of Uncle Bardie’s Band of Merry Followers. Just so you know, Uncle Bardie’s a hoot, and he’s got quite a few whoppers in his bag of stories. Some funny, some not so funny. But all told for your entertainment. Thank you for following his blog.
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Dec 31, 2014 @ 15:03:42
Hi Ritu. thanks for follwoing my blog, Fur Out the Closet. This means that you must be a compassionate person. Sonu Singh is adorable 😀
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Dec 31, 2014 @ 15:26:20
Thank you Emy! And thanks for your follow too! X☺
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Dec 30, 2014 @ 22:32:55
I’m enjoying your thoughts 🙂
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Dec 30, 2014 @ 22:36:07
Thank you,… Again! 😁
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Dec 28, 2014 @ 16:18:58
Thank you for the follow! I will be sure to check out your blog too, can’t wait to read more. (The post about your little girl liking a dress because it makes her look thin has already been quite thoughts provoking).
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Dec 28, 2014 @ 16:24:40
Thank you! 😊
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Dec 10, 2014 @ 11:29:55
just a suggestion for your blog:
Check and apply: http://goo.gl/HfMbNK
Now if someone visits your blog, he/she may like the post without opening the post separately. It will help you get more likes on the blog.regards, http://YourWellWisherProgram.wordpress.com
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Dec 10, 2014 @ 12:03:34
Thanks again! ☺
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Dec 16, 2014 @ 03:31:35
Glad you follow my blog – http://YourWellWisherProgram.wordpress.com
Your Well Wisher Program is No NGO setup, No big costs, No team formed, No copyright protected, No solution patented, individual effort in an – Attempt to solve commonly known problems.
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Dec 10, 2014 @ 11:29:09
Regarding your question on community pool:
Non wordpress user can comment with fb account/twitter account/google account else by filling their email id,name and website if any..
it happens if the user click on comment textbox, these things will be visible.
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Dec 10, 2014 @ 12:02:53
Thank you so much! ☺
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