As a kid, I spent nights staring up at the stars, dreaming of one day becoming an astronomer. Fast forward to this past summer, and I had the chance to volunteer at the Headlands International Dark Sky Park as an astronomer—a dream I thought had long passed. In this post, I share a more personal side of chasing dreams, staying inspired, and remaining open to the possibilities the universe offers. From stargazing on my trampoline and chasing auroras to exploring deep space, this journey has been weird and wild, but so fascinating. Hold onto those big, wild dreams—the universe might surprise you in the most unexpected ways...