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Shaheen Darr has been writing for Helium for nearly two years and is the sub steward for the Office and Small & Home business channel.

She was born in Kenya where she obtained her BA Hons degree in Economics. She has extensive retail experience acquired

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sea & land: 1 of 47
Sea & Land - The tide The ocean waves call to me from a distanceA wild animal as if caged, its will not allowed to beThe tide is out, the sea bed free for me to walk onA carpet of sand spread out under my bare feetPicking little shells, watching the crabs scurry past meI walk miles on it, the sun beating down upon meSlowl... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Being a dedicated employee on the job: 1 of 44
Dedication starts with believing in what you are doing and putting your heart and soul into making it work. This is a quality that not every person is born with. Some people stay dedicated no matter how small the task as it is in their nature to do so. These qualities are easily recognizable and they stand out as dedicated em... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Growing your small business: 1 of 38
For some people owning and running their own small business successfully instils the desire to grow that business further. This means not only developing and improving on skills which the business owner already has but also implementing some new ways of running his business to take it a step further.Hard Work & Determinat... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) How to reinvent your look: 2 of 73
Changes in personal circumstances can awaken the desire to re invent your look as you take stock of old habits and change them for new ones. Alternatively, it could be the freshness of spring with the promise of summer around the corner, which provides the inspiration for a different look. New Hairstlye Nothing sets off a n... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Happiness: 1 of 33
Happiness is a gift that we can all enjoy if we choose to; it enters your life when you let your thinking patterns take a more positive angle. Rather than coming to negative conclusions hastily, the key is taking time to think about a situation in its entirety. A new angle will reveal itself which will make you understand why... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Meaning of life: 4 of 122
I ask myself this question every day and even though I haven't come up with a concrete answer as yet there are some things that I have come to understand about life that have made me more accepting of it.To be able to understand the reason why you have been placed on earth you have to believe that there is a higher being that... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods How to make fried rice: 1 of 27
IngredientsTwo cups of Pre cooked RiceI carrot cut into julienne strips (optional)Two spring onionsI courgette cut into julienne strips (optional)3 tablespoons of vegetable oilMethodIt is best to have pre cooked rice for this recipe so it is ideal to make fried rice when you have boiled rice left over from the day before. I e... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Ways to increase your salary: 1 of 25
Getting a salary increase does not happen overnight. Employers look at a number of factors, including the time that you have worked for the company, to determine if you are indeed an employee who deserves a raise. This policy might vary as some companies give annual salary increases to all their employees depending on the per... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 28 of 693
He appeared as if from nowherethis creature neither man nor animalto take what he had been told to takeno one to be favoured peasant or royalthe woman was praying her eyes were closedshe appeared calm but her heart racedas the waves of pain shot through her bodybeads of perspiration appeared on her facemaybe her time had come... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My best friend is my mom: 1 of 24
What is a best friend one might ask? Well in my book it describes someone who stands out from all your other friends because she will be there for you no matter what transpires between the two of you. Your interest will be uppermost in her mind even at the cost of her own comfort. Without a doubt then I can say that my mom is... More..