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The Messy Optimist

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

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I’m a Hardcore Feminist who LOVED Animal

The Glorious Reason It Doesn’t Matter That I’m A Proud Raging Feminist Who Hasn’t Seen Barbie Yet

Bridging the Divide: Forging Friendships in an Increasingly Polarized World

When it’s OK to let the Sociopath within you come out to play

The Human Race Is A Gift That Keeps On Giving

The Glorious Linguistic Diversity Of Farzi

Why Rajkummar Rao Marrying Patralekha Made Me Sigh In Relief

Why Is Newly-Married Malala Yousafzai Facing Trolling & Extreme Opinions Instead of Good Wishes?

5 Steps I Took To Stop My Own Discriminatory Behaviour!

I Wonder Why Every Actress Wants To Be With Ranbir Kapoor. I’ve Also Loved ‘Bad Boys’ But Now I Find Them Boring!

Bollywood Is Realising That Hounding Out Older Leading Ladies Is Bad Business

What’s The Male Equivalent Of Slut And Why It Matters

India’s Paltry Medals Tally at the Olympics: Lack of Killer Instinct or Something Else?

Simone Biles Pulling Out Of The Olympics – Sensible, Brave Choice Or Not?!

7 Things To Never Say To A Person Who Has Lost A Loved One!

Princess Di’s Niece Marries: Older Bride Priyanka Was ‘Aunty’ But Patriarchy Ok With Groom As Old As Dad?

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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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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