nickengvall 
You can’t really understand the amount of love you have for someone until they’re gone. You can’t really be prepared for the ups and downs of dealing with the loss of someone so important to who you are as a human being. You can’t put into words a lifetime of love that a mother like … Read more
I’ve been a Formula 1 fan for my entire adult life, but for the past few years, I’ve been having a ton of fun hosting the Exhaust Notes Formula 1 Podcast, which gives me even more reason to love the sport. For the most part, the show is just three guys making each other (and … Read more
We spend so much time, money, and energy on things that simply aren’t necessary and I’m kind of over it. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes the game is fun. I love creating. I love publishing, whether it’s blog posts, emails, videos, social, all aspects of putting your work out there for the world to see, … Read more
I’ve been spending a lot of time at the water lately. Honestly, it’s the only thing that feels peaceful currently. Between the chaos of politics, endlessly searching and applying for jobs, and the health issues of family members weighing on me, I’ve been feeling stuck. So, rather than keep my feet stuck in the mud, … Read more
I’ve been obsessed with sneakers since I was just a kid. While, yes, many moons ago it was all about self-expression, it’s evolved into a community that has supported me through the darkest times, celebrated my life’s victories with me, and ultimately a community I feel seen in and respected to be a part of. … Read more
Last night there was a fire at the Moss Landing Power Plant and I watched the flames climb well past half way up the smoke stacks all the way from the shores in Monterey. 24 hours later smoke is still billowing into the sky. I have driven past those smoke stacks for decades, whether it … Read more
As I continue to learn how to shoot and edit videos, I’m recording more of my “normal” life every day. An unexpected byproduct of making videos has been realizing how much of the simple things bring me peace. Do I need to spend hours washing my car/truck? Not really. Do I need to add multiple … Read more
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When a family member passed away earlier this year, it really got me thinking about how little we get to know the people we truly care about. Especially those that we connect with through some form of the internet, whether social media or otherwise. Many of us live completely different lives in different places, myself … Read more
If you’re reading this blog, you probably already know this, but if you’re new here, there are very few things that I love more in life than cars, sneakers, and content. Recently, with the help of my friends Jacques Slade and Erik Valdez, I was able to combine the three of these passions into an … Read more