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The Messy Optimist

Travel Writer. Lifestyle Blogger. Gift-Guides Curator. Humorist. Storyteller.

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Living With Grief, Storytelling ·

Living With Grief – Columns on Elephant Journal

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Riotous Mohenambal Visits Akka…

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My Not-So-Best Friend

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The Reluctant Reunion

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Role Model

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Yeah!

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Living With Grief ·

How the ‘Rule of 5 Little Things’ Helped Me Navigate Grief (Part 8)

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Living With Grief-Lessons and Truths I’ve Learned in the Past Two Years After My Big Loss (Part 7)

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Chakku: Destiny’s Chosen Child

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Pinkie Swear

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Indebted

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Here, There, Everywhere

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About Me

Hi! I’m Roopa. I handle life’s messiness with a smile on my face. I’m also a solo woman travel writer. A lifestyle blogger. I curate budget-friendly gift guides and printables. I’m a funny person who is also a storyteller and entertainer. Finally, I’m a vegetarian foodaholic (and no…that’s NOT an oxymoron)! Welcome to The Messy Optimist. Learn more about me here…

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