Author Archives: msw blog

Far from Home

What do you do to relax? I do my English-language homework. It’s a way of keeping my dignity. I am also keeping a diary of my experiences. So far I’ve written over 20 pages about our journey from Afghanistan to … Continue reading →

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Here You Are

Where doing nothing is doing everything Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging”, as I know each of … Continue reading →

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Invest in Statement Lighting

No pantry is complete without some kind of lighting. And while recessed lighting is usually the go-to, other options exist. Sconces, pendant lights, and chandeliers can all dress up your pantry. And if you coordinate your pantry lighting with the other fixtures … Continue reading →

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Career Advice

Q: What advice do you have for pivoting to a new career or industry? Spend at least 60% of your time networking and only 40% of your time actually applying to jobs. Because your network is ultimately what’s going to … Continue reading →

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Worth

As a woman especially,” she says, “you have to shift from this idea that you’re asking for money to the idea that you’re inviting people to get rich on your rocket ship.” – Abgail Cook Stone Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading →

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