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/
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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!
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But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 22, 2017 @ 13:21:22
Looks like a great place to stop by. I’ll see you around, Ritu 🙂
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Jan 22, 2017 @ 13:48:53
Thank you Parul!!!
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Nov 28, 2016 @ 03:23:50
Hello Ritu!
I hopped in from Hugh’s party. You have a beautiful blog and I look forward to exploring it more and reading more of your post! 🙂
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Nov 28, 2016 @ 07:55:53
Hi Nina! Lovely to meet you! Welcome to my blog! I look forward to getting to know you 😊
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Nov 29, 2016 @ 00:45:03
I look forward to getting to know you more too. 🙂 I am a very light-hearted person and I want every person who visits my blog to feel a little happier than before they come visit. 🙂 I like blogs that spreads positive good vibes too, like yours! 🙂
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Nov 29, 2016 @ 07:52:53
I’m sure we’ll get along perfectly then Nina! 😊
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Nov 24, 2016 @ 05:57:47
Hi Ritu,
I’ve nominated you for the Treasure Trove Award.
You don’t have to do a thing.
Nothing.
If you want to you can copy the award from
my page and use it as an opportunity to
to thank some of the bloggers who follow your
blog –or not.
Danica at Living a Beautiful Life made the
Award.
It’s my way of saying Thank you for your
support of Art by Rob Goldstein.
To find out more click here. http://wp.me/p47Ymh-5rA
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Nov 24, 2016 @ 07:46:29
Oh wow! Thank you so much Rob! 😘
Happy thanksgiving!
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 15:08:48
I really like your blog.
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 15:32:39
Thank-you 😁
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 15:35:59
I’ll be visiting here as much as possible. I hope you like what you see on my blog.
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 15:45:02
I’m sure I will 😊
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 15:47:26
Thanks so much for following my blog.
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 15:47:57
You’re welcome 😊
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 15:49:51
I look forward to seeing you around my blog.
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 16:07:13
😊
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 16:09:16
My most recent questionnaire post has been very successful.
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 16:09:52
I was just looking at the responses 😊
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 16:10:56
Some of them have been very intriguing and cool.
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 16:24:36
If I get a chance I’ll answer too 😊
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Aug 06, 2016 @ 16:26:33
That would be wonderful.
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Jul 13, 2016 @ 07:56:35
Hi! I just loved your blog and looking forward to read more.
You can check out my blog, I hope you’ll like it.
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Jul 13, 2016 @ 08:12:54
Thank you Vidushi! 😄
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Jul 03, 2016 @ 16:43:37
Aw Hugh!!! Thank you! 😘😘
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Jun 07, 2016 @ 02:50:26
Followed your blog. Here’s mine: http://pocketsfullofloveblog.wordpress.com
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Jun 07, 2016 @ 06:47:58
Thank you 😊
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May 17, 2016 @ 00:56:34
Hi Ritu, so lovely to meet you. I’ve found my way here via your sister! I’ve often read your comments so it’s lovely to finally find my way here. Your blog looks beautiful and I look forward to exploring it more. Look forward to getting to know you better through your space here. Cheers and warmest wishes from an ordinary woman in Australia trying to live an extraordinary life. 🙂
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May 17, 2016 @ 06:51:47
Hi Miriam! Lovely to meet you! I look forward to getting to know you too!!!!
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May 17, 2016 @ 08:06:17
Thanks Ritu! 🙂
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Mar 22, 2016 @ 17:35:56
I really like how your blog is differently set out, i’m new here and trying to learn how things run and make my site better as well. from what i have checked so far, your blog is a stand out. looking foward to reading more from here through time 🙂
Would you mind checking mine too ? 😀
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Mar 22, 2016 @ 18:04:14
Thank you so much!
I shall definitely check your ‘space’ out! 😊😊😊
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Mar 14, 2016 @ 11:50:57
Hi,
I just discover your blog and I find that it’s very beautiful and with posts interessant
I follow your publications and I invite you to visit my blog: https://femmeetinfos.wordpress.com and follow mine too
Waiting for you
Best regards
Anita
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Mar 26, 2016 @ 23:16:56
Thank you for the kind comments! I am sorry I didn’t reply sooner, somehow you ended up in my spam folder!
I have been to your site, and visited, and followed too!
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Mar 27, 2016 @ 13:31:19
you’re welcome
and thank you very much for your visit too and follows
see your blog later
kisses
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Mar 27, 2016 @ 13:36:12
😀😊😘
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Feb 15, 2016 @ 15:28:30
HI
I have nominated you for an award, sorry if I missed if you are award free. If you want to join in you can find all the details here
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Feb 15, 2016 @ 16:08:43
Firstly Congratulations to you! I shall most certainly accept this as it’s a new one for me too! Thank you for thinking if me!!!!
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Feb 15, 2016 @ 16:10:01
Thank you. Its not a problem at all. I know you generally just reblog the awards, but I thought a nice new one would be nice 🙂
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Feb 15, 2016 @ 16:12:36
Yes I do for awards I’ve accepted before, as I felt that I had rehashed things a lot, but a new one… I’ll always participate then! 😊
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Feb 15, 2016 @ 16:14:33
🙂 I hope you enjoy it
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Feb 09, 2016 @ 19:00:41
HI
Just to let you know I have given you a shout out here
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Feb 09, 2016 @ 19:11:19
Thank you!
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Jan 31, 2016 @ 07:58:44
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Jan 31, 2016 @ 11:25:47
Glad you are liking it!
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 19:35:55
Simple and yet interesting .. that is what I like about your blog and here is a small stupid award, you can forget anytime and accept even after a year.. It will be waiting for you 🙂
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 20:21:51
Aw thank you for thinking of me!
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Jan 09, 2016 @ 10:20:51
So then, You are online I shall follow you right away.
Let me see whats in store.
Shiva
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Jan 09, 2016 @ 12:35:42
Well I hope you enjoyed your foray!
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Jan 09, 2016 @ 10:18:38
You seem to be fascinating and your Blog also.
Shall see other posts.
Amen!
Shiva
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Jan 09, 2016 @ 10:19:04
Thank you Shiva! I hope you enjoy the ride!
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Dec 29, 2015 @ 21:34:44
Hello! I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award!
Details here: https://megselizabeth86.wordpress.com/2015/12/29/sunshineaward/
Thank you!
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Dec 29, 2015 @ 22:31:34
Thank you Megan! I shall reblog your post as a thanks!
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