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The Messy Optimist

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

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Destinations, Travelogues ·

Barcelona, Spain – Keeping Pace With Gaudi and Langdon

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Gift Guides, Women ·

40+ UNDER $20 Insanely Cute Jewelry Gifts For Graduates

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Destinations, Travelogues ·

South Korea – Why So Unfair To Indians?

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Street Art Sunday, Travelogues ·

Street Art Sunday – Batam, Indonesia – 1

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Humor / Satire / Prose Poem ·

I Forgot My Phone At Home And, Unfortunately, The World Did NOT Come To An End

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The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Students

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Destinations, Travelogues ·

Bali, Indonesia – And the Glories of Drinking Poo, AKA Luwak Coffee

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Family, Gift Guides, Men, Women ·

Over 125+ BEST Under $20 Gifts for Women (and Men) – Kitchen and Entertaining

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Heartbreaking Berlin – Where I Found Myself Again

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Family, Gift Guides, Women ·

BEST Pioneer Woman Kitchenware Between $30-$75

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Lifestyle, Musings ·

How I Knew I NEVER Wanted To Be Popular

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Humor / Satire / Prose Poem ·

Why I Can Watch Jason Statham Do Nothing But Read A Telephone Directory. Or Watch Him Order Chinese Food.

Why I Can Watch Jason Statham Do Nothing But Read A Telephone Directory. Or Watch Him Order Chinese Food. By The Messy Optimist So…true story. And I have ZERO f…ing shame admitting it. I can spend hours watching Jason Statham read... Read More

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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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