The Journey of Years

As I sit here today before my flight back to Arizona, there aren’t words to explain the feelings.

It’s hard to believe my career moved me to Salt Lake City October 1, 2015 as you see the young Shane in the picture on top and the picture taken today. I remember countless of NBA games I’ve seen and great friendships with my time in Utah that I’ll never forget. I remember some of my old colleagues telling me I couldn’t make it without working Sport & Entertainment and I would never make it anywhere big or be managing people. (They are no longer my friends obviously nor really hung with them). In 2018 weeks after I moved to Iowa knowing no-one, I unexpectedly lost my grandma and didn’t like living there one bit. I felt all alone and had to make a change. It was a job that tore me down, no growth for me. I moved to Arizona.

The last few years has been both the best and worst years. COVID happened and has made it impossible for friends to visit , go to baseball games etc. I lost another family member. I was let go due to the pandemic for a job anyone would kill for. I believe that one door closes & another opens. I have an amazing job now with Bio-One with great owners who see me more than an employee but more like family.(David Scott ,CG Scott). That is hard to find.

Through struggles, there is always light. I found strength, courage, hope, faith, and love. I proposed to my bestfriend, and the woman of my dreams and recognized the importance of putting yourself first. How important it is to surround yourself with people who uplift and motivate you to try your best each day.

Don’t let this social media stuff fool you. We all struggle and have demons. We all have good and bad days. We get down, we laugh, and we learn new things daily. People come, people go, and lessons can be learned every single day.

You have a choice to break down or break through. Just keep plugging away and keep your circle small!

To my ,family, coworkers, and friends: I can’t thank you enough for your endless guidance and support.

Let’s live everyday with no regrets.