i had a dream
i tend to have super-vivid, somewhat realistic dreams about what’s actually going on in my waking life. last night i had a dream about this potential job i’m looking at - and it had what i would consider some crazy symbolism. i’m no pro at dream interpretation but i love looking at my dream life (since, like i said, they tend to be pretty realistic), my real life, and the symbols and themes that appear in my dreams to see what my subconscious is struggling with.
in this dream last night, i was going to visit my college friend who works at my possible place of future employment (she really does wok there) and talk to some people while i was there. on our way to … i’ll call it X … (creative, i know) i realized it was in this HUGE valley, surrounded by these high embankments and the road that led down to it was steep and scary. it was one constant switchback after another.
once we got there, i realized it was set up like a college campus, complete with dorm living, etc. i had to meet the people my old roommate currently lived with, then i was supposed to meet with a few people to talk about the potential job. i ended up waiting all “afternoon” for these people and only talking with them briefly before i woke up.
so, here’s my (and ryan’s) incredible insightful analysis:
“the company in the valley:” my potential future place of employment is situated in a ravine because i’m afraid of getting trapped in one place - especially after the super-free lifestyle i’m living now
the road with the switchbacks: this wasn’t just a curvy, mountain road, this was a scarily “zig-zaggy” road! i think it symbolizes the different directions that i’ve taken in my life and career and the ways i’ve gotten to each. all could be leading me to this job, but this job could just be another “zig zag” on my path
the college campus and roommates: i’m pretty sure this is just a subconscious reference to my old roommate who works there, and who - although i know she loves me and LOVED living with me - has said she is so happy to be living by herself. i also mentioned this to her when she introduced me to her dream-roommates.
waiting to talk to people: i think this is a pretty obvious reference to my impatience and my fear that this whole thing could take a LONG time to progress.
i know, a little patience will probably do me good.