NASAversary
Three years ago today I started my NASA career. I’ve never been in one place this long so this is the first time I have been able to sit at a job and reflect back three years on all that has transpired.
Professionally, man have I got to do some cool things! Most days I sit in my cube and I write, and I read, I interview people, and then I write some more. But these past three years have been jam-packed with coolness! I’ve interviewed a half a dozen or so astronauts either in person or on the phone and met quite a few others. I’ve been to NASA’s Johnson Space Center three times. I’ve had insider tours of the places where astronauts train for missions. I’ve been to Mission Control! I’ve been to NASA’s Ames Research Center in California where I saw (and walked through) wind tunnels. I went to Space Camp. I’ve been weightless!!
Personally, I’m part of a family here. I’ve made good friends here. I’ve made life-long friends here.
Who knew that this would work out as well as it has. I’m blessed and grateful and proud to be here.
Me with Astronaut Alvin Drew
Me as PLT (NASA-speak for pilot) at Space Camp
Me -- Weightless!!
Also, I think it’s cool that my sister works for NASA too, so a cool NASA photo of her too!
