Articles written by Ratti

What is Helium

About me - Ratti

Hello I'm Helen and I live in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. I'm 27. I'm between jobs at the moment and would ideally like to work in web design - just need to get the skills to do it.

I'm studying for a psychology alevel and got married last year. Enjoy reading,

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Fairy tales: 2 of 18
In our modern society in which gender roles are challenged, where different races and religions live side by side and where traditional family structures are changing, are fairy tales still popular and should they still be taught in schools.I think fairy tales should be maintained and still shared with young children as a way... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Summer: 8 of 71
At last I was back, my favourite place in the whole world. I slipped off my flip-flops and walked out between the sand dunes, watching the grasses sway slowly in the mild summer breeze. The hot sand warming the soles of my feet, felling all the tension of the last year seeping away.I gazed cheerfully at the long, wide sandy b... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Best wedding souvenirs for guests: 4 of 28
The best wedding souvenirs do not have to be hugely expensive and if you put your thinking caps on and make them yourself you can save even more money.I've attached some ideas (two which I used at the top) and a few others to get you thinking. The key concerns are your budget and linking something in with the theme of your da... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) How to beat the job-hunting blues: 2 of 13
The most important thing to do is to stay positive. I know that is extremely hard, especially if you were sacked from a job you loved (like me) but I find that by thinking it is the loss of your old company it does do something to help your self esteem.Also try to set yourself a regular routine for each day, the same as when ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Attachment theories and their affects on children: 1 of 5
A number of theories and studies exist focusing on the issue of attachments and how they develop or what factors can hinder this development. This essay will discuss how successful these theories are in explaining attachments and any criticisms of the theoretical perspectives mentioned.In 1969, John Bowlby developed his theor... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Different styles of Italian food and restaurants: 2 of 8
Italian food has to be my all time favourite and it comes in a variety of styles, depending on the restaurant you choose, and also if you are lucky enough to be in Italy - the region you are in.Italian cuisine/food is regarded as a prime example of the Mediterranean diet, and is imitated all over the world. To a certain exten... More..
Education > Adult Education Distance learning: What you need to know: 12 of 33
For many individuals, young and old, distance learning can be the ideal way to expand your skills portfolio and learn something new. With the large range of subjects available you can choose to study a course to help you achieve a career goal, or alternatively learn something new for fun.Distance learning is perfect for adult... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to pretend you're enjoying your meal when you aren't: 9 of 24
Whether you pretend to enjoy a meal depends on whether you are eating out at a restaurant or whether you are visiting friends or family who are cooking a meal for you.When you are visiting friends or family you really need to pretend unless you want to really hurt someone's feelings. If there are parts of the meal which you l... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Tips for improving your mental health: 15 of 38
Our mental health is often an area which is overlooked. Government advertising campaigns focus on issues like quitting smoking, increasing levels of exercise and maintaining a healthy diet to reduce the risks of obesity. However there never seems to be the equivalent campaign to focus us on the importance of our mental and em... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to add 2,000 steps to your day: 17 of 34
Walking is an excellent way to improve your health and can be a very popular form of exercise. Walking can increase your life expectancy and also give you time to clear your mind and focus on those tricky problems you've been trying to solve whilst sitting at your desk at work being frustrated by the phone.However in order fo... More..