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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 – 12 Things to Expect After a Loss

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Living With Grief – Going From IS to WAS

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Flash Fiction, Short Stories ·

The Teenage Fashionista

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The Geek

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Conversations With Uncle Carl: Marriage Equality

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100+ Graduation Gifts for Girls, Daughter, Sister, Friend, Her

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Entitled Teenager Explains How To Handle Whiny Moms

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List: Life Lessons To learn From Watching Over 300+ Hours Of Grey’s Anatomy

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Graduation Gifts for Boys, Son, Brother, Friend, Him

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Dorm Room Essentials – Storage

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Dorm Room Essentials – Décor

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Street Art Sunday – Madurodam, Netherlands, Part-1

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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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