I am currently pursuing an Associate of Science with an emphasis in Astronomy at Mesa Community College with the goal of transferring to the University of Arizona, one of the leading institutions in astronomy and space sciences. My field of interest lies in astrophotography, specifically in deep sky imaging, physics, and cosmological research. At its core, however, what draws me to astronomy is the recursive nature of the universe itself and how structure arises again and again at different scales through self-organizing patterns. My interest in space ignited during a NASA visit to my grade school, sparking a fascination with the universe. I even remember my mom buying me an inexpensive telescope, though I never learned how to use it, as she encouraged other STEM fields like robotics. This lack of parental support contributed to my uncertainty when it was time to apply for colleges as a teenager, leaving me unsure of my path. I eventually found myself working at AT&T for three and a half years until I resigned to return to school. Initially, I chose Computer Science, but burnout and fear of failure hit hard after my first year, leading to a feeling of hopelessness that nothing I did would bring me joy. It wasn't until I received my autism diagnosis that my original childhood passion for the cosmos was reignited. As someone with autism, my cognition processes through patterns, structure, loops, and iterations, which aligns with how galaxies, star systems, and even black holes evolve and interact. This inquisitive lens allows me to connect with complex concepts on a foundational level, and it’s why I’m so driven to pursue a career in this field. Astronomy doesn’t just fascinate me; it gave me language for my mind and a place where I never have to stop asking "why" or "how." In 10 years, my ideal job would be a hybrid role that combines research with imaging, working at NASA or a NASA-affiliated lab where I could contribute to black hole data collection, structure modeling, or to telescope coordination. More than just contributing to the science, I crave the opportunity to collaborate with others who share this profound fascination, to finally find a space where my depth of interest is not seen as 'too much' but as a valuable asset. In addition, I aim to build a public-facing platform under my brand, Stardust. This website will be a place where I can post my astrophotography along with short narratives inspired by the images. Whether it's collaborating on Hubble or JWST imaging, curating visual data from deep space, or developing tools that make space more accessible to new learners, I want to be in a position where I’m both contributing to real science and making that science feel alive to the public—proving that science isn’t just for the few who were told they could belong, but for anyone who dares to look out into the unknown.