It's one of those dreams
The other night I dreamed that it was the end of the semester, and I found out that I missed an important exam that took place weeks ago. As a result, I would not be able to complete my degree. This was another variation of the same recurring dream where I realize that I’ve missed an exam, a paper, or simply forgotten that I’m signed up for the class. And usually the realization comes way too late in the semester, and as the sense of dread washes over me, I wake up.
The other night was no different. I woke up, and tried to remember if there was anything I’ve missed. As usual, there was nothing. I reminded myself that I’ve already graduated college, as the dream is usually about failing a college course — usually some econ class. Weird, considering I’ve only taken Macroeconomics for one semester and did quite well.
Apparently, I’m not the only one who has these kinds of dreams. Both Dan and Chanlee have similar kinds of dreams, too. It’s interesting how these dreams involve failures, actual or fictional, from the past. I know little about dream interpretation, so I’d rather not play pop psychologist.
If you have recurring dreams (similar to mine or not), please, do share.
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It’s been over 20 years since I’ve been in school, and even now I get those dreams! Dreamt that I haven’t gone to a math class all semester, and I have to take the final. Another one is I forgot my locker combination or can’t find my locker. I’ve had that one several times.
I am so relieved when I wake up, and realize I am no longer in school. I bet you will continue to have those dreams!
Oh wow. I wonder what it is about school that affects us like that.
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