I had a dream where I took my husband, daughter, and several sons on a company trip.
When we arrived at our destination, our family was assigned a slightly larger room where we first placed our luggage. The room seemed a bit old, with beams and wooden pillars showing many dents. The lower part of the beams and white walls were painted black.
As soon as we entered the room, the kids started fighting for beds. I noticed there were eight sockets on the wall near the bed for my husband and me. My husband said, "Now everyone can charge their phones." However, the sockets looked different from what we usually use, resembling European three-pin sockets. Then, my husband found another socket on a different wall and happily said, "I found a place to charge my phone."
I noticed my husband’s charger was usual, with two small battery-like stands at the bottom. It was a large charger that needed to be plugged into the socket.
I remember there were many empty beds in the room, along with throw pillows and blankets. Everyone picked their beds, and I quickly distributed the pillows and cushions. Most of the beds were against the wall, which was quite hard, so I placed large pillows against the wall, and small ones at the head and foot of the beds to act as armrests, turning the beds into comfortable sofas. I arranged the pillows for everyone.
I also recall there were many corners in the room. I placed extra small pillows in the corners to make sitting there more comfortable and less awkward. When we ran out of pillows, I folded the blankets into squares to use as makeshift pillows.
Eventually, I went to a bed to rest, grabbing a Ralph Lauren blanket and a small pillow for my feet. I lay down and made myself comfortable.
A somewhat unfamiliar friend, Vincent, was also assigned to our room. Seeing how cozy I made my area, he wanted to do the same but realized there were no more pillows. He went to the front desk to request the same setup.
The front desk staff came to find me to understand how I arranged everything. I explained my method, and she thought it was clever. She then tried to help Vincent get a similar setup so he could rest comfortably.
The scene shifted to me taking my daughter to eat. As we walked towards the restaurant, it started to rain heavily. There was a taxi and our company tour bus ahead, with other colleagues getting off. These colleagues had somewhat strange appearances, with children’s faces on adult bodies.
As the rain intensified, a colleague from the taxi asked if we needed an umbrella. Initially, I declined but eventually accepted a red Chinese paper umbrella from him. I held my daughter's shoulder as we walked into the restaurant.
Because it was a company trip, many people were lining up to enter the dining area. I saw my colleague Karen and some younger colleagues in line, so I quietly cut in. My daughter briefly left my side, but I stayed in line since it had been hard to get there.
As people continued to enter, I began wondering, "Where’s my daughter?" Suddenly, I heard her say, "I'm right here!" I looked at her and noticed she seemed to have grown up, wearing a black sweater.
Since our seats were prearranged, I went to find our table. Moving towards the stage, our seats were in a corner near the kitchen. It was crowded. My daughter and I sat together, with a handsome guy beside us.
Our seat wasn’t really a table but a small ledge by the wall where we had to face the wall to eat. The space was cramped. Seeing a larger area on the other side of a low wall, I considered moving there but found a slop bucket on that side. So, my daughter and I returned to our original spot.
We were in an inside corner, with space for only one chair, making it very tight. Fortunately, the handsome guy moved his seat a bit.
As I was about to sit, I noticed a sticky stain on the chair. With a tissue in hand, I looked for water to wet it. Since our seat was near the kitchen, I guessed the stain might be from spilled soup. I saw a faucet nearby, wet the tissue, and wiped the chair. Then I realized I had cleaned the wrong chair.
I turned and saw my friend Melody laughing. I thought, "Why am I cleaning someone else’s chair?" I must have seen the stain and assumed it was my chair.
I then went to my chair to clean it. The sticky mess looked like syrup. I busied myself cleaning it, and the guy next to me watched as I wiped.
夢見我帶著老公和女兒，還有好幾個兒子，參加公司旅遊。
來到目的地，我們全家分配到一個稍大的房間，先把行李放進去。這房間看來有點舊，樑柱木頭有不少凹痕，樑柱與白牆下半方都漆成黑色。
一進房間，孩子們開始搶床位。我看到男女主人床頭牆上有 8 個插座，老公說「這下子，大家的手機都可以充電了。」不過這個插座不像是我們平常用的插座，有點像是歐洲三插孔插座。然後我看到老公在另外一面牆找到一個插座，他開心地說「我替我的手機找到了充電的地方。」
我看到老公的充電器很奇怪，下面有兩個像是電池充電的小座子。反正就是一個很大的充電器，要插進插座裡。
我記得房間內有很多空床，和酒紅色的抱枕與毯子。大家各自挑床位，我也趕快分配抱枕和椅墊。大部份的床倚著牆，牆邊很硬，我就想辦法把大靠枕靠牆放，小抱枕放在床頭尾兩側當扶手，讓床變成像沙發般，坐起來舒服多了。我就幫大家擺放抱枕。
我還記得房間有許多轉角。我特別在轉角處，多放一些小抱枕，這樣子坐起來比較舒服，不會有干擾。後來抱枕不夠了，我把毯子折成方形當抱枕，儘可能地利用。
後來我來到一個床邊想要休息，我抓了一件 Ralph Lauren 毛毯蓋著， 腳邊放個小抱枕。我躺著休息，反正就是弄得還蠻舒服的。
一個不熟的朋友 Vincent 也分配到我們房間。他看到我這樣子弄得還蠻舒服的，想學我，但發現抱枕沒了，就跑去櫃台說要跟我們一樣。
櫃台服務人員跑來找我，想知道我是如何處理。我大致跟她解說我的做法，她覺得我很聰明，就去想辦法幫 Vincent 弄出一套，讓他也可以休息。
場景切換到我帶女兒去吃飯。我們走向餐廳時，下起大雨。前方有輛計程車，還有公司旅遊的遊覽車，其他同事陸續下車。這些同事長相有點怪，小孩子的臉，大人的身體。
雨愈下愈大，有同事從計程車下來，問我們說要不要雨傘。我本來說不用，後來還是去同事那裡拿了一把傘。那是一把中式紅色油紙傘。然後我就扶著女兒肩膀，一起走進了餐廳。
因為是公司旅遊，很多人排隊要入場吃飯。我看到同事 Karen 和一些年輕的同事在排隊，我偷偷插了隊。然後女兒稍微離開我，我想說反正我先排在這裡，好不容易插隊才在這裡。
人很多，大家陸續入場。當我正在想「女兒呢？女兒呢？」，突然聽到她的聲音「我在這裡啊！」我看著她，覺得好像她突然長大了，還穿著一件黑色的毛衣。
因為有事先安排好座位，入場後我就去找我們的位子。往裡走是舞台的方向，我們的座位是靠近舞台但是旁邊角落的位子。有點接近廚房，我記得很擁擠。我和女兒坐在一起，旁邊有一位帥哥。
這座位其實也不是桌子，而且牆邊有個小桌面，我們要面對牆吃飯。位子很擠。因為我們面對的是一座矮牆，我看到牆的另一邊空間較大，正打算要把座位移過去時，發現另一邊有個餿水桶。我和女兒回到原來的位置。
我們是在一個內轉角的位置，實際上這位置只放得下一張椅子，實在有點小。還好帥哥移了一下座位。
當我正要坐下來的時候，發現椅子上面有一塊黏黏的污漬。我手上正好有張衛生紙，我想找水弄濕。因為我們的座位很接近廚房，我猜可能人員進進出出，湯汁滴下來，弄髒了椅子。
因為靠近廚房，看到有個水龍頭，我過去把衛生紙弄濕，回來就擦椅子。擦一擦我突然發現，這張不是我的椅子，原來我擦錯椅子了。
我轉頭，看到朋友 Melody 在笑。我心想「對啊！我怎麼在幫別人擦椅子呢！」我想應該是剛好看到這張椅子上面也有油漬， 就誤以為是我的椅子。
後來我來到自己的椅子這邊，準備把椅子弄乾淨。這大坨黏答答的污漬，看起來像是糖漬。我忙著把它擦乾淨。旁邊那位男生就看我擦。
Ending 1: Discovery and Resolution
As you finish cleaning the sticky stain, you notice something unusual under the chair. It's a small, intricately carved wooden box. Curiosity piqued, you open it to find a beautiful, antique key. A sudden realization hits you: the key might unlock a hidden door or secret compartment in the old room. You and your daughter head back, discovering a concealed door behind one of the beams. Unlocking it reveals a cozy, hidden nook filled with plush cushions and a warm, inviting atmosphere. It becomes a special place for your family to relax and bond, transforming the entire trip into a treasured memory.
Ending 2: A Magical Twist
As you continue cleaning the sticky chair, the handsome guy next to you offers to help. You accept his assistance, and as you both wipe the chair, it starts to shimmer and change. Suddenly, the entire room transforms into a magical banquet hall, with elegant decorations and sumptuous food appearing on the tables. The cramped, uncomfortable space is now spacious and luxurious. Everyone is delighted and surprised. Your daughter looks at you, beaming, and you realize that the dream has turned into a fantasy where your efforts to make things better have magically enhanced everyone's experience.
Ending 3: A Sudden Departure
Just as you finish cleaning the chair, you hear an announcement over the loudspeaker: due to unexpected weather changes, the company trip is being cut short, and everyone needs to return to the buses immediately. There's a rush of activity as everyone gathers their belongings. Despite the chaos, you feel a sense of relief. The discomfort and challenges of the trip are ending sooner than expected, giving you a chance to return home and rest. On the bus ride back, you and your daughter sit together, sharing stories and laughs, feeling closer and more connected than ever before.
Ending 4: Personal Reflection
After cleaning the chair, you sit down and reflect on the entire experience. You realize that despite the challenges, you've managed to create comfort and solutions for yourself and your family. This moment of introspection gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment. Your daughter, noticing your contemplative mood, asks if everything is okay. You smile and assure her that you are fine, feeling a deeper connection and understanding of your own strengths and abilities. The dream ends with a sense of peace and fulfillment.
Ending 5: A Reunion
As you finish wiping the chair, the restaurant doors burst open, and you see an old friend you haven't seen in years. They are part of another company trip happening at the same venue. The surprise reunion brings joy and excitement, leading to an impromptu gathering where old friends and new acquaintances come together. The room fills with laughter and shared memories, turning the previously stressful situation into a joyous celebration. Your daughter meets their children, and everyone bonds over shared experiences, making the trip unforgettable for all the right reasons.
Dreams can be complex and their meanings often vary based on personal experiences and emotions. Here’s a possible interpretation of your dream:
Family and Company Trip
The presence of your husband, daughter, and several sons on a company trip could symbolize the merging of personal and professional life. It suggests you might be thinking about balancing your responsibilities at home with those at work. This scenario could also represent a desire for more family time or perhaps anxiety about juggling multiple roles.
The Old Room and Charging Sockets
The old room with black-painted beams and unusual sockets might indicate a feeling of being in an unfamiliar or outdated situation. The concern with finding sockets to charge phones suggests a need for power or energy, possibly reflecting a desire to recharge or replenish your energy in real life. Your husband's happiness in finding a socket and the peculiar charger might symbolize finding solutions to unexpected problems or adapting to new situations.
Pillows and Comfort
The effort you put into arranging the room to make it comfortable with pillows and blankets might represent your nurturing nature and desire to create a cozy, supportive environment for those around you. It could reflect your resourcefulness and creativity in making the best out of what you have, as well as a need for personal comfort and security.
Vincent and the Front Desk
Vincent’s desire to replicate your setup and the front desk staff's interest in your method could symbolize recognition of your ingenuity and problem-solving abilities. It might reflect a sense of validation and appreciation for your efforts and ideas, indicating that others look up to you or rely on your wisdom.
Rain and Umbrella
Walking in the rain with your daughter and using a red Chinese paper umbrella might suggest facing emotional challenges or turbulent situations together. The umbrella symbolizes protection and care, indicating your role as a protector and guide for your daughter.
Restaurant and Seating
The crowded restaurant and difficulty finding a seat could represent feelings of being overwhelmed or competition for space and resources. The prearranged seats near the kitchen, the cramped space, and the desire to move but finding a slop bucket might indicate a search for a better situation or opportunity, only to realize it’s not as ideal as it seems.
Cleaning the Chair
Cleaning a sticky chair and realizing it wasn’t yours could symbolize efforts to fix problems or situations that aren’t necessarily your responsibility. It might reflect a tendency to help others or get involved in resolving issues, sometimes at the expense of your own needs.
Melody and Laughter
Melody’s laughter could represent a reminder not to take things too seriously or to find humor in mundane tasks. It suggests light-heartedness and the importance of not overburdening yourself.
Overall Interpretation
Your dream seems to be about navigating responsibilities, finding balance, and creating comfort and solutions in challenging or unfamiliar situations. It reflects your resourcefulness, nurturing nature, and the ability to adapt and care for your loved ones. It might also highlight a need for recognition and the importance of not losing yourself in the process of helping others.