Space · by Ananya Rao · 2026-10-13

What I wish I knew before trying rockets in Mexico City

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 4 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

I tried this in Dublin with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

I started this because my first week felt a little stuck, and rockets seemed like a manageable place to experiment. The funny part is that the smallest change was the one I kept

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Mateo Cruz · 9 likes

The boring logistics are always the hidden part. A little friction removed goes a long way

Minh Nguyen · 7 likes

I am cheering for this update. It sounds small but the playlist matters

Noah Miller · 0 likes

Totally agree, especially for beginners

Lina Al Harbi · 4 likes

Glad you shared it; small wins count. This is more useful on a tired lunch break then on a perfect day. The uncertainty is part of what makes it interesting

Rapid Otter · 3 likes

Appreciate the nuance

Mina Chowdhury · 3 likes

Helpful and not preachy, which is rare. I keep a note about astronomy for exactly this reason

Ayesha Khan · 2 likes

I disagree a bit. knew matters, but the bigger issue is usually expectations. I noticed the same thing in Buenos Aires

Luciana Vargas · 7 likes

This comment has main-character footnote energy

Imogen Clarke · 2 likes

that last line is excellent. This pairs weirdly well with bibimbap

Paper Mango · 0 likes

Big fan of this approach. This is more useful on a tired commute then on a perfect day

Pixel Fern · 3 likes

Beautifully concise

Noah Campbell · 0 likes

I needed the reminder to start smaller