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/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/butismileanyway/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RituBhathal/
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... 
Nov 27, 2015 @ 02:30:05
love your blog, perhaps because it reminds me of mine LOL
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Nov 27, 2015 @ 07:36:22
Hi! Thank you for following! I shall pop over to yours too!
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Nov 18, 2015 @ 01:18:55
I shared your blog in my recent review!
http://aopinionatedman.com/2015/11/17/weekly-blog-reviews-7/
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Nov 18, 2015 @ 07:52:35
Thank you Dr C! I just saw!
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Nov 07, 2015 @ 22:20:52
Thank you for this mention Ann! and Congrats once again! 🙂
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Oct 16, 2015 @ 16:24:10
Hi there, I’ve nominated you for the Infinity Dreams Award. Please click the link if you fancy checking it out … http://theproofgate.com/2015/10/12/the-infinity-dreams-award/
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Oct 15, 2015 @ 22:39:24
Hi Ritu sis, I know you are not here and don’t have time. But just to let you know that you are my liebste Ritu-Sister 😊 https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/the-liebester-award/
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Oct 16, 2015 @ 06:46:27
Thank you my dear sis! I just saw it and did my reblog Magic! 😊
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Oct 16, 2015 @ 14:04:16
Thank you so much, sweetheart sister! 😘😘😘
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Oct 16, 2015 @ 18:44:06
😘😘😘
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Oct 14, 2015 @ 17:11:42
Hi, my thankful Ritu-Sis. I am most thankful for you and here is my thank you for you nominating me: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/10/14/be-thankful/
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Oct 14, 2015 @ 22:21:24
It was beautiful sis! 😊
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Oct 14, 2015 @ 23:01:53
Thank you ☺ 😘🙅
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Sep 15, 2015 @ 17:11:09
It’s for youuuuu my fave Lil sis☺ https://wafflemethis.wordpress.com/2015/09/15/3-day-quote-challenge/
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Sep 15, 2015 @ 18:34:20
Thank you my dear brother!
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Sep 15, 2015 @ 18:35:08
☺
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 02:23:27
Here’s one for you sweet sister https://wafflemethis.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/in-thy-future-challenge/
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 09:56:28
Thanks bro, I shall try to get it done, between my packing!!!
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 10:06:06
No rush to do so my dear Sis. Is there room in you suitcase for me. Lol could do with another week☺☺☺
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 11:18:48
Lol! I’ll get a roof rack!
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 12:31:27
I’ll be a bit windswept😜
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 13:16:11
Lol!!!! I was thinking of putting the kids there!!
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 14:57:53
Even better I get back seat all to myself. Yaaay😉
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Aug 23, 2015 @ 16:04:02
Isn’t it great when that happens!!!
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Aug 21, 2015 @ 22:25:03
Nice to meet You Ritu 🙂
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Aug 21, 2015 @ 23:43:57
Hi! Nice to meet you too! 😊😊
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Aug 02, 2015 @ 04:50:05
Hi, like your blog look forward to looking through it! Very nice!
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Aug 02, 2015 @ 08:58:05
Thank you very much! Welcome aboard! 😊
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Jul 17, 2015 @ 12:55:20
i gave you an award: https://lifeofmon.wordpress.com/2015/07/17/i-got-the-eye-of-the-dragon/
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Jul 17, 2015 @ 16:40:14
Aw thank you so much! I shall read and post later!
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Jul 14, 2015 @ 11:54:49
It is so nice to meet you Ritu,You have got a wonderful bio and an equally wonderful blog! I loved my visit here and I will definitely be sticking around for more! Can’t wait to connect with you.
See you around!
Lots of love,
Zee ❤
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Jul 14, 2015 @ 12:39:57
Lovely to meet you Zee! Thanks for the follow!
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Jul 11, 2015 @ 13:43:23
Hello There.! How are you? I wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the creative blogger award.I’ll leave a link at the end. I hope you enjoy. =)xo
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Jul 11, 2015 @ 14:06:26
Go wow! Thank you so much! I’ll be sure to checkmitvout! 😊
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Jul 11, 2015 @ 14:51:21
=).!
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Jun 22, 2015 @ 20:38:05
Thank you so.much! And congrats!!! 😊
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Jun 11, 2015 @ 21:23:47
Done it!
https://butismileanyway.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/allergic-to-e-challenge/
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Jun 09, 2015 @ 21:51:24
I’ve nominated you for the Inspiring Blogger Award!
https://janetisawesomerthanyou.wordpress.com/2015/06/09/me-inspiring-okay/
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Jun 09, 2015 @ 22:25:21
Thank you so much! 😊
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Jun 03, 2015 @ 20:18:40
Hey! I’ve featured you in the Daydreamer Tag! Whoo! Click the link to check it out! https://alittledaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/06/03/the-daydreamer-tag/
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May 29, 2015 @ 16:49:26
Hi you i got you this time. Check this out https://wafflemethis.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/another-award/
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May 23, 2015 @ 20:10:11
Hello! You’re invited to a Eurovision Blogging Party! Click the link for more information! https://alittledaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/eurovision-blogging-party/
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May 19, 2015 @ 08:57:44
Hi. I’ve nominated you for the Free Writing Challenge. Refer to my post here: https://akankshavarma.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/the-free-style-writing-challenge/
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May 09, 2015 @ 15:16:06
Hi, Ritu! I asked bloggers to nominate their favorite mommy blogger for the Versatile Blogger Award, and you’ve been picked by Ann of http://grubbsncritters.com/. I just started to follow you and I’m glad I found your blog through The Champa Tree.
You can check it at this link, and maybe share your own favorite: http://silverliningmama.com/2015/05/08/nominate-your-favorite-mommy-blogger/
Happy Mothers’ Day! 🙂
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May 01, 2015 @ 04:45:38
Hey Ritu,
Hope you are doing well!
On the occasion of Mother’s Day, we are celebrating moms across the world for 1 whole week! TCT is running a special series (name to be decided) from 4th May to 10th May’2015. We would like you to contribute an article themed around the same. It would be really nice if you can also provide original images to go with the text!
We plan to run this post on 4th May, so if possible, please do provide the content latest by 3rd May.
It would be really nice for our readers to get a taste and flavor of your beautiful writing! So, I look forward to a yes from your side 🙂
Regards,
Vaishali
http://www.thechampatree.in
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May 01, 2015 @ 06:56:27
Aw wow! Thanks for thinking of me! A post about motherhood, and me right? Ok… I have to say I don’t post pictures of my children on anything, so if I use one, I will blur their faces out, is that ok? And I will try my hardest to get it to you by Sunday, we are on holiday weekend this weekend, so I might be crazy busy, but I a so honoured to be asked that I will definitely try! Is it anything in particular you would like me to write? Poem, or thoughts… Can I link other posts about motherhood that I’ve written, in it? 😊
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May 01, 2015 @ 07:54:53
Sure. NP. Thanks once again!
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May 01, 2015 @ 15:30:31
😊
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May 01, 2015 @ 06:56:53
Oh and where should I send it?!
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May 01, 2015 @ 07:54:20
thechampatree.in@gmail.com
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May 01, 2015 @ 15:30:20
Thank you!
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May 02, 2015 @ 15:20:05
Hi Vaishali, I have emailed you. Please let me know if this is in for you?if you wanted something different, then I still have time .
Thanks,
Ritu
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May 02, 2015 @ 17:25:55
I wanted exactly what you have shared. TSM! You are ace 🙂
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May 02, 2015 @ 18:01:06
Phew! 😀
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Apr 17, 2015 @ 12:18:10
Hi there! I’ve nominated you for The Creative Blogger Award. Please don’t feel forced to do it, enjoy. [:
https://booksandfeathers.wordpress.com/2015/04/17/the-creative-blogger-award/
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Apr 17, 2015 @ 12:55:20
Thank you so much! I am a tad tied up now. But I will respond! 😊
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Apr 17, 2015 @ 13:38:40
Don’t mention it! Whenever you’ve the time. [:
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Apr 13, 2015 @ 21:28:31
Thank you, again, for the award nomination.
I’ve been nominated for another Liebster Award. And, I have to say how appreciative I am of those of you who take time out of your busy schedules to read Fourth Generation Farmgirl and all about the happenings on Green Hill Farm. It is also an honor to be acknowledged by fellow bloggers in such lovely manner. These awards allow us an opportunity to get to know each other a bit better, and perhaps, help others get noticed, too. All in all, a wonderful way to build community.
I’m delighted to have been nominated by Ritu, the author of the creative and eclectic blog, But I Smile Anyway. I was also nominated by the author of the blog, The Modern Theologian. This blog provides interesting and thought provoking discussions on religion. These nominations are such a surprise, and I’m happy to accept.
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Apr 13, 2015 @ 17:23:30
Hi. I’ve nominated you for The Real Neat Blogger Award. I hope you accept. To see more, please visit: https://akankshavarma.wordpress.com/2015/04/13/the-real-neat-blog-award/ Congratulation!
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Apr 13, 2015 @ 17:33:12
Why thank you!! 😊
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Apr 11, 2015 @ 18:02:54
another aware my dear- http://10yearsasinglemom.com/2015/04/11/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
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Apr 11, 2015 @ 18:03:28
award lol
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Apr 11, 2015 @ 19:33:57
Lol! I do that all the time!!! 😁
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Apr 11, 2015 @ 19:28:18
Omg! Thank you so much hun! 😊 and congratulations! Xxx
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Apr 09, 2015 @ 17:10:48
The Daydreamer Challenge Day 4! 🙂 https://theteendaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/04/09/the-daydreamer-challenge-day-4-blogging-tips/
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Apr 08, 2015 @ 18:11:10
The Daydreamer Challenge Day 3 https://theteendaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/04/08/the-daydreamer-chllenge-day-3/ 🙂
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Apr 08, 2015 @ 18:16:59
I’ve already started it! Its in draft form on my post page!!! 😊
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Apr 08, 2015 @ 18:17:53
Sorry! Thank you! 😉
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Apr 08, 2015 @ 18:19:19
No don’t say sorry! I’m so glad you provide me with the links! While I’m away I have to use my phone to post and it makes it all so much easier!!!! 😊
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Apr 08, 2015 @ 18:20:13
Oh ok haha!! 🙂 You’re welcome then! 😉
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Apr 08, 2015 @ 18:31:46
Its done now! 😊
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Apr 06, 2015 @ 15:40:51
The Daydreamer Challenge has begun! https://theteendaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/04/06/the-daydreamer-challenge-day-1/
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Apr 05, 2015 @ 21:36:37
Almost there, awesome challenger! https://theteendaydreamer.wordpress.com/2015/04/05/the-daydreamer-challenge-almost-there-now/
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Apr 05, 2015 @ 21:40:55
Looking forward to it… Just hope I can do it justice, I’m away at my parents this week!!! I’ve reblogged too! X
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Apr 05, 2015 @ 21:42:33
Aww I bet your posts will be amazing! 😉 Thanks for the reblog! 20 points! 🙂
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Apr 05, 2015 @ 21:42:45
😊
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 20:51:00
Thank you Akanksha! I have accepted! Did you see?!
🙂
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 14:05:56
Hi. I’ve nominated you for the Infinity Dreams Award. https://akankshavarma.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/an-involving-week-and-surprises/ Enjoy! 😀
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Apr 02, 2015 @ 20:51:25
Thank you Akanksha! I have accepted! Did you see?! 🙂
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