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The Messy Optimist

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

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  • How I Knew I NEVER Wanted To Be Popular

    Lifestyle, Musings ·

    How I Knew I NEVER Wanted To Be Popular

    Good News: Bollywood is Less Ageist Towards Women Actors Now

    India Spotlight, Lifestyle, Musings ·

    Good News: Bollywood is Less Ageist Towards Women Actors Now

    The Deep-Rooted Sexism in Language

    Lifestyle, Musings ·

    The Deep-Rooted Sexism in Language

    Why Bad Boys are Boring

    India Spotlight, Lifestyle, Musings ·

    Why Bad Boys are Boring

    Best TV Show You Haven’t Watched – Counterpart

    Lifestyle, Musings ·

    Best TV Show You Haven’t Watched – Counterpart

    The Money Optimist – Top 10 Money Truths

    Lifestyle, Musings ·

    The Money Optimist – Top 10 Money Truths

    The Inherent Misogyny in So-Called Age-Inappropriate Relationships

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    The Inherent Misogyny in So-Called Age-Inappropriate Relationships

    Simone Biles Pulling out of the Olympics – Brave Choice or Self-Serving?

    Lifestyle, Musings ·

    Simone Biles Pulling out of the Olympics – Brave Choice or Self-Serving?

    Why Ted Lasso Deserves to Sweep The Emmys: Must Watch TV

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    Why Ted Lasso Deserves to Sweep The Emmys: Must Watch TV

    Sarpatta Parambarai – How Pa Ranjith transformed a boxing saga from the 1970s into a modern day tour-de-force

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    Sarpatta Parambarai – How Pa Ranjith transformed a boxing saga from the 1970s into a modern day tour-de-force

    Why Fahadh Faasil’s Malik Was Just Meh For Me

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    Why Fahadh Faasil’s Malik Was Just Meh For Me

    Nomadland Review – Stunning or Just Meh?

    Lifestyle, Musings ·

    Nomadland Review – Stunning or Just Meh?

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