Hello world (and universe)! I'm a #space journalist from #Canada who writes about #spaceflight, #rockets, #astronomy, #StarTrek, #NASA and whatever else is trending that day.
I recently got to talk to an #astronaut about cosplay, of all things. That was unexpected. https://www.space.com/european-female-space-station-commander-2001-cosplay
My favourite stories cover #diversity, #stem and other ways to make our universe a little bit more inclusive.
I am blundering about here on Mastodon as a beginner ... but believe in showing others that learning and growing at any age is a good thing. :)
In my spare time I enjoy #archaeology #history #libraries #gaming ... and I'm also a beginner #python coder, because why not.
Drop by and say hi!
@rcourt Great to see you, too, and I sure am! I write several stories a month for freelance. Just let me know your needs.
@howellspace Sounds good! I'll send you an e-mail.
@rcourt Thank you! Talk soon.
@howellspace Hi Elizabeth, I like your reason for becoming a #Python coder, although I'm also learning #Python for pragmatic reasons 😎
@__icoder__ Ha! I wanted to learn something that allowed me to build things, without having even more stuff lying about my residence. It's only been a few weeks, but I'm enjoying. What about you, what do you use Python for?
@howellspace I use it to analyze data at work, and I want to learn more and improve. The possibilities seem endless, which is great and requires focus at the same time.
@__icoder__ You are building really cool things. I know it!
@howellspace Welcome! Great that you’re picking up #Python, a fun language to code in 😊 And of course looking forward to your #space, #astronomy and #StarTrek related posts.
@walterbogers Thanks! Yes, I do love how intuitive Python is and I appreciate your words. I'll do my best! :)
@howellspace That's one great introduction there! Definitely following. :)
@supernov Thanks! I'm following you back, too. Belated congrats on the career switch!
@howellspace Haha thank you, I have no idea if it'll work out but I'm giving it a very late go.
Welcome @howellspace! I enjoyed the article!👋
@ben Thanks for kind words! I am in awe of the people on Mastodon, who all seem to have jobs as coders and engineers and technicians and hobbies as creatives in photography, art and similar.
@howellspace hello! Nice to meet you! All of this sounds fascinating 😊
@szattwellauthor Your career as well! I have some new reading to catch up on! :)
@howellspace haha aww thank you! 😊
@howellspace Hi Elizabeth, I'm new to this Mastodon thing as well, still finding my feet. Nice article btw!
@ohuu I'm not much further ahead than you, so no fear. :) Keep swimming! The water is nice here. Thanks for your kind words.
@howellspace Hi Elizabeth! Good to see you on here. Are you freelancing at all these days?