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The Messy Optimist

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

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Grief-Stricken

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GRANDPA’S TIPS ON PARENTING KIDS AND GRANDKIDS

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Maria’s Speech About Weighty Issues 

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A Day in the Life of a Chili

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The Bargaining Powers of Love

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Listening in on One-Sided Conversations That Celebrity PR Agents With Celebrity Journalists on Topics Their Clients Won’t Talk About

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Keeping Up With The Robertsons

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An open letter to Aamir Khan from a die-hard fan on Laal Singh Chaddha

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Tales From a Marriage – Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi (Because A Mother-in-law Was Once a Daughter-in-law) – 3

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ESSAY: WE ALL CAN BE BOTH

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Living with Grief: Don’t Wait for Tomorrow—Why we should Start Documenting our Loved Ones’ Lives Today

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Living with Grief: Remembering these 2 truths Helped me Navigate Grief

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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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