As if surrounded by a celestial halo, space shuttle Discovery made its way towards the expansive confines of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building following a move from its processing hangar on Sept. 9, 2010. A metal sling will be carefully connected to the spacecraft and then operators will hoist it from transfer aisle to the high reaches of the 52-story building before lowering it into place beside the external fuel tank and twin solid rocket boosters. Crews then will connect the spacecraft giving the stack its familiar launch day form. Discovery is targeted to liftoff on the 11-day STS-133 mission on Nov. 1 at 4:40 p.m. EDT. Image Credit: Jen Scheer
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Archive for July 8th, 2010
Another Day at the Market
July 8th, 2010
Hello, Gentle Reader. I know that I’ve been very quiet this week, but it’s for a good reason.
I’ve been here.
This is my little temporary studio space in the Saint John City Market. Today is my fourth day here, and I am so happy. I’m settling into a routine now — Hubby drops me off on his way to work and I stay here all day until he picks me up at the end of the day. In between, I write, I draw, I hook, I talk with my “neighbours”… I am trying so hard to not get too attached to this place, but oh! I am bonding. It is my happy space and I am learning so much about myself up here.
This spot is also a people-watcher’s paradise. Young couples with quick smooches. Little girls in sundresses walking with their mothers. Chefs picking up fresh vegetables for their lunchtime creations. I feel like I’m invisible up here, with a commanding view that’s constantly changing.
I’m very conscious of the fact that this is my space for such a limited time, and that sense of urgency has been keeping me focused. I don’t want to miss any of these precious hours I have here. Nine hours seems like a long time when you say it out loud, but the time just slips away.
My project for the City Market is almost ready to take wing and fly. It will likely be this afternoon or tomorrow, actually. Stay tuned for more details!
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