I dreamed that we had a small cabin. For some reason, a whole bunch of former high school classmates showed up at our place, like it was a reunion, but I didn’t actually know any of them.
Since our place was small, it was packed with people everywhere. I noticed my desk had books and makeup on it, as if someone was saving the spot. But nobody was around, and it was inconvenient because I needed the desk to write on my computer.
In the kitchen, I saw my husband. He’d made a bowl of instant noodles and placed three pieces of bread beside it, then went straight back to the bedroom to sleep. I thought, “Did he forget to eat again?”
Back in the study, I noticed a fancy-looking lady trying to do her makeup, complaining that my desk was too small for her. I told her, for me, all I need is a desk and a computer, and I can get a lot done. I don’t need a big space to be productive. She looked surprised and said, “What? She needs a huge area just to work!”
I explained that now many files can be stored on the cloud or computer, so I don’t need printed copies cluttering up the space. For me, just a small desk and a computer are enough for researching, writing, and doing so much in the vast sea of information online.
I saw that the lady had left sticky residue on my desk from her makeup, so I wiped it off with a tissue, trying to clean it.
Later, my husband and I made the bed together. I noticed one classmate’s bed looked like a giant trampoline. She was jumping on it, doing flips like a gymnast, while live-streaming on her phone for her online audience.
Finally, I saw a familiar face, my friend Iris. I asked her why she was in the U.S., and she said her sister and brother-in-law had been assigned here for work, so she was staying with them. She still liked sharing her feelings on Facebook, and I’d noticed her posts had shown she was in the U.S., so seeing her today wasn’t a big surprise.
In the end, our house was just filled with high school classmates I didn’t know.
夢見我們有個小木屋。不知為何，一大堆高中同校同學來到我們家，像是聚會，可是我並不認識他們。
因為我們家不大，擠的到處都是人。我注意到我的書桌，有人放了一些書和化妝品，像是佔位子。可是又沒見到人，我需要用電腦桌來寫文章也不方便。
我來到廚房看到老公，他泡了一碗泡麵，還放了三個麵包在旁邊，然後我看他直接回房間去睡覺了。我心想：「欸？他又忘記吃了嗎？」
我回到書房，看到一個貴婦太太想要化妝，然後嫌棄我的書桌位子太小。
我跟她說，對我而言，我只需要一張桌子和一部電腦，就可以處理很多事情，我並不需要大空間才能辦事。這位太太驚訝地說：「什麼？她都需要好大的位置，才能做事。」
我說現在很多檔案都可以儲存在雲端或電腦裡，真的不需要印出來佔空間。所以對我來講，真的就是一張小桌子，一部電腦，我就可以在浩瀚的網海中，找資料、寫文章，做好多事情。
我看到這位太太剛才在我桌上化妝時，還把我的書桌弄得黏答答的。我拿了張衛生紙擦拭，想把髒污刮掉。
後來我跟老公幫忙一起鋪床。我看到有個同學的床像是大型彈跳床，她在上面跳啊跳，還拿著手機直播。她還蠻厲害的，可以像體操選手那樣翻身跳，直播給線上網友看。
我看到同學 Iris，總算有個熟人。我問她怎麼會來美國，她說她姊姊和姊夫被外派到美國工作，她過來跟他們住。她還是一樣喜歡在 Facebook 上抒發心情，但我有注意到她的內容顯示出她人在美國，所以今天看到她也不太意外。
總之，就是一堆不認識的高中同校同學在我們家。
這個夢似乎充滿了與個人界線、空間，以及社交互動和孤獨之間的平衡相關的符號。以下是一些可能的解釋：
過度擁擠和陌生的面孔：這麼多同學的出現，尤其是那些你不認識的同學，可能象徵著外部期望或壓力的湧入，這些期望或壓力可能來自過去的交往或生活中未完成的方面。它們可能反映了舊有的經驗、記憶，或你身分中那些感覺陌生或格格不入的部分。
小空間和有限的辦公桌：你對一個小型、有組織、能有效滿足你的需求的工作空間的依戀，表明你在實現目標或處理責任時，有一種自給自足和極簡主義的感覺。這個夢可能強調在現實生活中維護這些界限的需要，特別是當其他人（以使用你辦公桌的女人為代表）侵犯你的空間或增加不必要的混亂時。
丈夫的行為：你丈夫不吃東西就快速離開去休息，可能代表著對個人護理的忽視，或者可能是你們關係中需要注意的方面。它可能暗示在其他人的要求中，你可能會覺得某些需求或小例行公事（例如吃飯）被忽視或遺忘。
貴婦太太和工作空間期望：想要比你有更多工作空間的貴婦太太，可能象徵著你遇到的社會標準或比較。她對你偏愛簡單設定的驚訝，表明了價值觀的對比——她可能代表了社會期望，即成功需要更大、更奢侈的資源，而你卻對簡單感到滿足。
彈跳床和直播同學：彈跳床和直播同學跳來跳去，可以代表現代公開分享個人生活的文化，及其所產生的表演感或比較感。這個場景可能反映了對社交媒體在你的生活或你周圍的人中所扮演的角色的觀察，甚至像臥室這樣的私密空間也成為了一個舞台。
與 Iris 的邂逅：Iris 是陌生面孔中的熟悉面孔，這可能象徵著在陌生的社交場合或混亂中找到基礎聯繫。由於她代表著連續性（仍然在 Facebook 上發布她的感受），所以她在夢中的出現可能會令人安心，表明持久聯繫的價值。
美國的高中同學：這些你過去的人出現在你現在在美國的家裡，這一事實可能表明你過去和現在的身份融合在一起。這可能表明需要將過去的角色或社會動態，與當前的自我相協調，特別是如果你一直在反思過去如何影響現在。
總而言之，這個夢境可能會溫和地敦促你重申界限，專注於個人需求，並保護你的精神或創造力空間。這似乎肯定了你有能力利用你所擁有的一切來很好地運作，也許這是一種保護你能量的召喚，尤其是在面臨與你的真實價值觀不相符的外部壓力或期望時。
Ending 1: Finding Solitude and Clarity
As you tidy up the desk, the unfamiliar classmates begin to leave one by one, until the house is empty and quiet. You find yourself alone, basking in the calm and appreciating the open space. You sit down at your desk and notice a glowing notebook. When you open it, the pages reveal inspiring quotes and ideas that fuel your creativity. You feel a renewed sense of focus and peace, realizing that sometimes solitude is the best environment for you to thrive.
Ending 2: Reconnecting with Old Friends
While your unfamiliar classmates move about, you suddenly recognize another friend from high school, one you had almost forgotten. The two of you start talking and realize how much you have in common even now, despite the years apart. Soon, more familiar faces appear, each bringing something meaningful to the table. As you share stories and laugh, you feel a heartwarming connection to your past, realizing that these old ties can bring comfort and wisdom to your present.
Ending 3: Transforming the Space
The crowded house begins to feel more and more chaotic, and you feel a surge of frustration. Suddenly, with a wave of your hand, the whole space transforms into a beautiful, open studio. The cluttered objects disappear, replaced by minimalist furniture, a large window overlooking a peaceful lake, and a cozy writing nook by the window. The classmates are gone, leaving only Iris, who sits beside you with a comforting presence. Together, you watch the lake in silence, finding tranquility and inspiration.
Ending 4: Facing the Crowd
As you go back to the living room, you decide to address the crowd directly. You stand up on a small chair and announce, “This is my space, and it’s time to let go of what no longer belongs here.” Slowly, the people around you begin to fade, one by one, each taking with them a different memory or expectation from your past. When they’re all gone, you feel lighter, as if you’ve shed old layers, leaving only what truly matters in the house.
Ending 5: The Dream Mentor
When you return to the study, a wise, elderly woman is waiting for you at the desk. She tells you she’s a guide, here to help you understand your current path. She sits with you, talking about how important it is to protect your creative space and to set boundaries when life gets too busy. She leaves you with a gift—a small, beautifully bound notebook for writing down ideas and reflections. After she leaves, you feel a profound sense of purpose and gratitude, ready to focus on what you love most.
Ending 6: Discovering Hidden Talent
The classmate who was live-streaming her trampoline jumps invites you to try. Hesitantly, you join her, bouncing and even attempting a flip. You surprise yourself with how naturally it comes. She hands you the phone, and you spontaneously share a message with the viewers about following passions and taking risks. The crowd around you cheers, and you feel a sense of joy and liberation, as if you’ve rediscovered a forgotten part of yourself.
Ending 7: Creating an Ideal Space Together
As you and your husband work together to tidy the house, you decide to rearrange the entire space to make it more functional. Together, you build a cozy, well-organized setup with a dedicated writing space for you and a relaxing area for him. As you settle into the new space, you feel a renewed sense of harmony with each other and the environment, knowing that this place is truly your sanctuary, free of distractions and built just for the two of you.
This dream seems rich with symbols related to personal boundaries, space, and the balance between social interactions and solitude. Here are some possible interpretations:
Overcrowding and Unfamiliar Faces: The presence of so many classmates—especially ones you don’t recognize—could symbolize an influx of external expectations or pressures, possibly from past associations or unfinished aspects of your life. They might reflect old experiences, memories, or parts of your identity resurfacing that feel foreign or out of place.
Small Space and Limited Desk: Your attachment to a small, organized workspace that meets your needs efficiently suggests a sense of self-sufficiency and minimalism in how you approach your goals or handle responsibilities. The dream might be highlighting a need to assert these boundaries in real life, especially when others (represented by the woman using your desk) infringe on your space or add unnecessary clutter.
Husband’s Actions: Your husband’s quick departure to rest without eating might represent neglect of personal care or perhaps aspects of your relationship that could use attention. It could hint that in the midst of other people’s demands, you might feel like certain needs or small routines (like eating) are being overlooked or forgotten.
The Fancy Lady and Workspace Expectations: The fancy woman who wants more space than you do to work might symbolize a social standard or comparison you encounter. Her surprise at your preference for a simple setup suggests a contrast in values—she may represent societal expectations that bigger, more extravagant resources are necessary for success, while you feel content with simplicity.
Trampoline Bed and Livestreaming Classmate: The trampoline bed and livestreaming classmate jumping around could represent the modern culture of sharing personal lives publicly and the sense of performance or comparison it can create. This scene might reflect observations on social media’s role in your life or in people around you, where even intimate spaces like a bedroom become a stage.
Encounter with Iris: Iris is a familiar face among the unknown ones, which could symbolize finding a grounding connection amid unfamiliar social situations or chaos. Since she represents continuity (still posting her feelings on Facebook), her presence in the dream might be reassuring, indicating the value of enduring connections.
High School Classmates in the U.S.: The fact that these people from your past appear in your current home in the U.S. might point to a blending of past and present identities. This may indicate a need to reconcile past roles or social dynamics with your current self, particularly if you’ve been reflecting on how your past influences your present.
Altogether, this dream could be gently urging you to reaffirm boundaries, focus on personal needs, and protect your mental or creative space. It seems to affirm that you’re capable of functioning well with what you have, and maybe it’s a call to guard your energy, especially when confronted with outside pressures or expectations that don’t resonate with your true values.