February 27, 2025 3:16pm EST
Second day post space. Interview with Chicago-based media today as well as work calls and an appearance at a preschool. A little 4-year-old girl with long brown hair really wanted to take her photo with me and hold my hand. We stood with her class under a big shady tree and said “Space!” as they took our photo.
I’m tired today and spent time reliving the moment by posting to social media. I discovered social media is fun when posting about yourself, going through my own photos of the event, and receiving messages of congratulations from total strangers is a new feeling for me. Thank you everyone!
Australia is receiving word of my high achievement (pun intended). Friends are contacting me from all over the world. I am content and at peace, sitting still in my comfy chair.