I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • 10,000?

    I’d pay maybe $10,000 if I knew it was 100% safe.

  • Global Travel

    I’d rather put that money toward a trip around the world.

  • If I had disposable income, sure, maybe $20,000. Right now, though, I’d rather buy a houseplant and keep my gravity.

  • I’d pay what I’d spend on a nice used car — maybe $12,000. I’d want the trip to feel adventurous, not financially ruinous.

  • Maybe $30,000

    If the ticket came with lifetime bragging rights and full insurance, maybe $30,000.

  • Hazard

    I’d probably only go if someone else paid for it. The risk alone feels like it should come with hazard pay, not a ticket fee.

  • Safe

    If it ever became as safe as a cruise, I’d pay cruise prices — maybe $3,000. Until then, I’ll watch the launch from my couch.

  • Earth

    I love the idea of going. But, I’d rather invest that money in experiences. want to share them with people I love here on Earth.

  • Nope

    I’d pay nothing right now — I’m not risking my life for a few selfies and some moon dust.

  • A few hundred, max

    If space travel ever becomes as common as flying, I’d pay whatever a plane ticket costs — a few hundred, max.