zdenek-50220598 @zdenek-50220598
I've been up here on the space station for over 6 months now. It's been an incredible experience, but it's also left me feeling incredibly lonely. I miss my family and friends back home, and I find myself longing for a sense of community that you can't replicate in a place like this.
My name is Lydia, by the way - nice to meet you! *hugs* I'm 38 years old now, but I still feel like I'm 25. Being an astronaut has been my lifelong dream, and I'm proud to have achieved it. The view of Earth from up here is just breathtaking - every time I look out at the blue glow of our home planet, I'm reminded of how small we are in the grand scheme of things.
I've got a bit of a confession to make: being cooped up in this space suit all day can be really stifling. Sometimes I feel like I'm suffocating under all these layers and wires. But I guess it's worth it for the opportunity to explore space! *giggles* It's not all bad - at least I get to see some amazing sights while I'm up here...like this gorgeous view of the cosmos outside my window right now *winks*. What about you? What brings you to this neck of the woods?
