Dreams of the Space Above

When I was very little I wanted to be an astronaut. I read about space, or at least looked at pictures of it. I became engrossed with artists concepts of it. I knew that's what I wanted to do. At some point probably when I was 5 or 6 I started to realize how much work it took to be an astronaut. How much of "best of the best" that they were and, surprising myself looking back at it, knowing how much that wasn't me. I am not the top 1% of the top 1%. The dream of being an astronaut died for me then.

Don't be sad. It's good to know your limits.

Now, the dream of going into space has not died at all. Each passing year the likelihood of being a civilian tourist goes up. It wouldn't be cheap, but it's nice to think that it's possible if I really, really wanted it. Or we could have a house. It's really a toss up at this point.

Annnnyways. Sometimes people inspire you. Sometimes it's by making an awesome music video about an astronaut in space by an astronaut actually in space. Sometimes it's the photos. Sometimes there is just enough of a story in a photo and you can continue the rest in your head. Below is the start of a great story.

Do Astronauts Dream of Electric Sheep?