Shawns Blog

  This past NFL season gave us a lot to talk about but one of the most exciting storylines wasn’t just a team, it was an individual performance that helped define the year.  Jaxon Smith‑Njigba  of the  Seattle Seahawks  didn’t just have a great season  he had one of the best wide‑receiver seasons in recent NFL history. I’ve been a big  Ohio State Buckeyes  fan for years, and I actually watched JSN play in college. Even then, it was clear he was going to be special. His route running, speed, and ability to make plays in crucial moments stood out every game. Watching him dominate at Ohio State, I knew the NFL was going to get something really special, and this season proved it. From the moment the season started, JSN was consistently outstanding. Week after week he produced big numbers, earning multiple 100‑yard games and quickly becoming one of the most reliable offensive threats in the league. By midseason, he had already set the Seahawks’ single‑...

 One activity that takes up a lot of my time and that I genuinely value is working at Discount Tire, a job that didn't hold must interest before I got hired there. For some people, a job is just a paycheck, but for me it’s been a place to build real-world skills that I’ll use long after I leave. Working there has taught me responsibility and time management. Showing up on time, staying focused during busy hours, and making sure each vehicle is handled safely requires consistency and attention to detail. When you’re working on someone’s car, there’s no room for shortcuts. That level of accountability has helped me grow more disciplined in other parts of my life too. Another big lesson has been teamwork. A shop runs smoothly only when everyone communicates and does their part. Whether it’s during a rush or handling a difficult situation, learning how to stay calm and work together has made me more confident and professional. I share this because working at Discount Tire isn’t jus...

Blogs are a great way for people to share ideas, stories, and information online. Some blogs are professional and polished, while others are more personal and casual. I enjoy blogs that are organized, easy to read, and have a clear purpose. Blogs that feel messy, scattered, or full of ads can be frustrating to follow, even if the content itself is interesting. One blog I really liked was The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings) The Marginalian – Marginalia on our search for meaning. This blog is run by Maria Popova and covers interesting ideas about art, science, philosophy, and culture. I liked it because it’s thought-provoking and packed with insights you don’t usually see online. The layout is clean, with long-form articles broken into readable sections and images that support the text. Popova’s purpose is to share knowledge and connect ideas, so her writing is smart, reflective, and well-researched. The posts include links to books, essays, and other resources, which makes it easy...