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GETTING READY FOR MY THESIS FILM
WAAAHHH SO EXCITED
Decided to do a ship meme of my ocs in preparation for Pride Month! So here’s a little bit of Michigan and Andy content for ya :3
by mmnorthwoods New Albino Video on Flickr.Autumn landscape at Bond Falls - Paulding, Michigan.
Detroit Traditional Kitchen
Brick Pavers - Patio Large elegant backyard brick patio fountain photo
NASA Spotlight: Astronaut Andrew Feustel
Andrew J. Feustel was selected by NASA in 2000. The Lake Orion, Michigan native has a Ph.D. in the Geological Sciences, specializing in Seismology, and is a veteran of three spaceflights. In 2009, Dr. Feustel served on space shuttle mission STS-125. That mission was the fifth and final mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope that improved the observatory’s capabilities through 2014! Feustel most recently served as Commander on the International Space Station from March 21 through October 4, 2018. In his free time, Dr. Feustel enjoys auto restoration, guitar, water and snow skiing and is a fan of automotive and motorcycle racing.
He took some time from his job as a NASA astronaut to answer a few questions about his life and career! Enjoy:
While attending Oakland Community College, you worked as an auto mechanic. How does that job and the skills you learned relate to your job now as an astronaut?
I’ve often told people that I believe having this skillset is almost as important as my training in college and university. I relied on those skills almost every day in space and even on the ground while preparing for missions. That skillset has been really helpful in understanding how to maintain and repair equipment for spaceflight. In general, having those general skills of knowing how things fit together, what the structure is, and how things work, even without knowing anything about the particular item, is very helpful in life.
Has there ever been a time as a NASA Astronaut where you had to overcome self-doubt and if so, how did you?
Yes, probably the most impactful time I had to overcome self-doubt was on my very first mission as a rookie doing a spacewalk for the first time and having to make a repair on the Hubble Space Telescope. Since it was my first spacewalk, I didn’t know if I could do it and didn’t know how I would do. However, I had trained for that mission for three years and the training took over when I started the spacewalk. At that point, I didn’t focus on my self-doubt, I focused on my training and was able to carry out the tasks.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming Artemis Moon missions?
I am most excited about the possibility of humans establishing the ability to live off of our planet. To have the capability to exist on another surface. That, to me, is a start. Humans need that capability for us to live on the Moon then to go to Mars.
What did living in space teach you about community and teamwork?
Not just living in space, but working at NASA and training for space missions taught me a lot about community and teamwork. Living in space allows you to use the skills you learn about teamwork while training. While living in space you must rely on each other for everything. It’s important to recognize the value of working as a team. All of the astronauts have a very different mix of skills and that’s a great thing about the astronaut corps. Being successful and staying alive in space relies on community and teamwork.
What kind of impact did living and working in space have on how you view the Earth?
I am more aware of the fragility of our planet and species which is why humans should extend past the Earth. We are fragile as a planet and the Earth is vulnerable to the impacts of us living here. We cannot have zero impact on the planet, we will always have some impact, but the goal is to lessen the damage that we do to Earth to allow us to live here indefinitely if possible.
What or who inspired you to apply to be an astronaut?
I was inspired by reading the obituary of my great-great uncle. He was very successful in the utilities and railroad industry in the Midwest. Reading about his successes made me believe that I could do anything. I was also interested in space travel from a young age. I believed that I would be involved in the space industry. The motivation of understanding what family members had done before me really encouraged me to reach for my dreams and apply.
What book, movie, or show about space and/or astronauts is the most accurate? The least accurate? You wish was accurate?
I’m less concerned about the accuracy of space and space exploration portrayed in movies, but more interested with the creative thought behind them and I am fascinated with ideas and imagination of the people making these movies. Things portrayed as science fiction in the past become science fact in the future.
What's the most common misconception about astronauts / working at NASA?
The most common misconception about astronauts is that we go on spaceflights often. Over 95% of our job is spent working on the ground. People should come to this job because it’s important to space and space exploration. The job entails so much more than going into space yourself, but the good news is it’s all awesome. I have never been bored at my job. There are so many exciting parts of this work that contribute to NASA missions even if it doesn’t always mean being in space.
Can you share your favorite photo or video that you took in space?
My favorite photo is this one of Michigan and Canada. It captures my life – where I lived and everyone that I know and my family and friends – that’s where I consider home. It’s such a beautiful image.
That’s a wrap! Thank you Dr. Feustel for your time!
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Loft-Style - Craftsman Family Room
Inspiration for a sizable craftsman loft-style family room remodel with beige walls, a wall-mounted tv, brown flooring, and medium-tone wood ceiling.
Small gas station in the middle of nowhere
Photo by Matt Dunlap
Cornish Finnish Michigan Pasties - Cuisine - Scandinavian These hearty and flavorful pastry pies have a generous amount of ground beef and pork, rutabagas, potatoes, carrots, and onions inside. After being baked, these mouthwatering pastry-filled packets can be enjoyed warm or room temperature. This dish makes eight pasties.
Enclosed Family Room in Cincinnati A picture of a medium-sized family room with multicolored walls, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace, and no television is enclosed in an arts and crafts style style.
Landscape Decking Chicago
Inspiration for a large contemporary partial sun backyard landscaping with decking.
Detroit Brick Traditional gray two-story brick exterior home idea with a shingle roof
Bathroom Detroit Mid-sized transitional 3/4 single-sink, porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo with white walls, an undermount sink, a built-in vanity, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, quartz countertops and gray countertops #basement bathroom, #bathroom, #meadowlark design+build, #michigan, #shaker style cabinetry, #northville, #bathroom remodel
Bedroom Paneling Example of a large beach style wall paneling bedroom design #chain of lakes, #michigan, #design-build, #ann arbor, #serena & lily, #shiplap, #meadowlark design+build
Modern Bathroom in Detroit Example of a mid-sized minimalist 3/4 ceramic tile and beige tile ceramic tile walk-in shower design with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, granite countertops, medium tone wood cabinets and beige walls
3/4 Bath Bathroom Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 porcelain tile bathroom remodel with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls and an undermount sink
Hey guys, I know I've been radio silent for awhile, but I could use your help getting this as far as it can go before the election.
These are the four swing states where you can still register to vote - North Carolina through Nov. 2nd, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Nevada through Election Day. Most states' "same-day registration" options are very recent, and a lot of people don't know about them.
The QR codes on the first page link you to find your same-day registration location in that state.
The QR codes on the second page take you to info on same-day registration in each state. Definitely check them for full lists of acceptable registration documents.
And once again: Please make the pragmatic choice and vote Harris. We haven't done the work to give anyone other than Trump or Harris a real chance to win this election. I know it's frustrating to feel trapped in the two-party system, and Harris is no angel. Maybe we can work to escape this "lesser of two evils" cycle, but not this year, and we need a president who is NOT in mental decline and who HASN'T threatened to punish anyone who disagrees with him.
Hype up your left-leaning friends to go to the polls on Election Day. Thanks to a lot of recent legislation, it's not too late to make your voice heard until like 8pm (poll closing times dependent on locality) on November 5th in these and many non-swing states.
(source: National Conference of State Legislatures)
if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in the midwest, this is it.
Red Friday.. Remember everyone Deployed!
Patio Outdoor Kitchen in Tampa large, modern backyard patio kitchen image
Master in Detroit Bedroom - large transitional master light wood floor bedroom idea with gray walls
I am a Michigan based artist and we table at anime conventions sometimes here are some sticker designs ive made if there is anything else you want to know or request to add to our catalog just ask
I want one of those people who make YouTube playlist videos to make a playlist titled “POV: you live in Michigan” and the entire playlist is just Jimmy Buffet and Motown’s greatest hits.
Sunrise is amazing now that the time changed!
Literally sugar cloud rtc vibes