Shae Baxter’s Daily Atomic Essays for Ship30for30

I remember the day I was driving.

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, even slightly overcast.

And then I saw it.

(Atomic Essay #1. Here we go.)

In 2002, I travelled to Sweden.

I was told the Swedes are some of the most honest people on the planet.

Well, I was about to put this theory to the test when one morning I took a shower.

#day2 #ship30for30

When Kasha moved to Kent from London, the locals took a dislike to her Polish accent.

When asked where she was from, she would once proudly say: “I’m from Poland.”

Now she says South Africa.

So why does she lie where she comes from?

Who would have thought sweepingyour driveway can lead to an interesting encounter.

Capturing the story with imagery is a technique I want to improve and what better place than none other #ship30for30.

What about you?

Dive in below and give it a read.

Did you know KINDNESS has been viewed as

> suspicious

> a repressed need for acknowledgement

> a sign of a submissive nature ... and

> even a symptom of mental illness?

Lucky we have Karen Casey to eloquently point out the ordinary & extraordinary powers of kindness

My shot of espresso - the thing that brings me the most pleasure, satisfaction and the greatest feeling of contentment in the world is ... CHOCOLATE.

Here's what I'm feeling, tasting and thinking.

Now why would I write about such a seemingly boring topic?

A short reflective essay of the time I turned 40. What happened might be trivial to some but it had a huge impact on me and my self-worth ... even today!

And a catalyst to change (and find new friends)

It's more than 250 words but I could have written so much more.

You may remember the infamous “I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy,” … scene in Notting Hill.

Today's essay is a follow-on from yesterday's

Turning 40 was the catalyst for me to combat my needy ways

Doing so will help us to make better choices

It's Sunday so I wrote about totally random subjects like Sunday morning breakfasts and bees

This Act Of Kindness Made a 93-Year Old's Day.

I was glad to be a part of it.

Kate yet again scolds herself for wasting another day trying to build a business.

Or was it a hobby?

She's not sure herself anymore

No idea who's gonna read this. And I always struggle to keep it under 250 words

"In the end I wasn’t cut out to be an entrepreneur."

If you've ever had a business (or anything that has failed) ...

... here ya go.

I had the run-in of ultimate run-ins with a co-worker.

So I laid the smackdown on a passive-aggressive b!tch.

I was called upon to put a bully in her place!

#ship30for30

Are you The Nobody in your niche?

Look like you’re the expert … not just be the expert.

I once went to a wedding expo with my Bridezilla sister.

Here’s what happened.

This essay is probably utterly pointless to you.

There’s no lesson, no takeaway, no meaningful insight - just a random Sunday dribble.

Most movies I take with a grain of salt but this one I will never watch again.

Why does freshly cut grass smell so nice?