Space Shuttle Discovery, I'd like to discover you

So, the Discovery Shuttle took off last week for its final "up and down." (If I had a nickel.) I did try to watch the launch live via the web (i know, how nerd of me?) but my internet connection shit out (how un-nerd of me?) and i missed the whole damn thing. But watching the prelaunch really reminded me of why I liked space as a kid and how I watched Space Camp 47,000 times.

I wanted this to be my life. If you haven't want seen this, I highly recommend it. (On a side note: When I went to visit NASA, I kept trying to get away from the group and get into the space shuttle so that it (accidentally) took off and I could be the youngest person in space. Needless to say, it didn't happen. Damn security.

So, to finish this off, check out how awesome this photo is. Nerd Boner.