I dreamed that the city government in the U.S. came to our house and re-zoned our property, giving us a long, narrow strip of land.
In front of the house is a roundabout, and being assigned this strip made our entrance and exit very narrow and inconvenient.
I asked my husband, "Do we have any other options?" He shook his head and said, "This is the land we've been given." It seems we have no choice but to accept it for now and figure out how to use it later.
I stood at the corner, watching the city's construction vehicles start their work. When I returned to our entrance, I saw my husband sitting by the roadside, eating fruit and cucumbers while keeping an eye on the construction.
I told my husband, "You're eating like a squirrel!" Then I remembered I hadn't had lunch yet, so I went inside.
While eating lunch, I kept thinking, "Even though we got a subsidy for this strip of land, it doesn't seem very useful." I continued to ponder, "How are we going to use this piece of land?"
夢見美國的家這邊市政府過來，把我們家所在地重新劃分，反正我們就是得到了一個長條的區域。
家的前面是個圓環，分配到這長條區，讓我們的出入口變得很狹小，並不好用。
我問老公「我們可以有別的選擇嗎？」他搖搖頭說「這就是我們分配到的地。」看來我們好像也只能先接受，可能以後再看看要如何使用。
我站在路口，看著市政府工程車要施工。回到家的出入口，我看到老公坐在路邊吃果子、吃黃瓜，就是要盯著政府施工。
我對老公說「你怎麼吃的像松鼠一樣啊？」想起我還沒吃午餐，就進屋去。
一邊吃午餐時，我還一邊想「雖然分配到這長條地有補貼，可是好像沒什麼用。」還在繼續想「得到了這塊地，要怎麼樣來用呢？」
Ending 1: Discovering a Hidden Opportunity
As I stood at the entrance, still pondering how to use the land, I noticed a group of city planners approaching. They informed us that the narrow strip of land had a hidden potential – it was designated for a future greenway project, which would increase the value of our property and provide a beautiful, landscaped pathway for the community. Excited by this new prospect, my husband and I started planning a small garden and seating area to integrate our home with the greenway.
Ending 2: Finding a Creative Solution
I continued to worry about the narrow entrance and the impractical strip of land, but my husband had an idea. He suggested we could use the strip for a unique vertical garden and a small playground for our kids. We worked together to design and build it, transforming the once inconvenient space into a vibrant, useful area that became the envy of the neighborhood.
Ending 3: Receiving Community Support
As I finished lunch and continued to ponder the land's use, I heard a knock on the door. Our neighbors had come together to discuss the re-zoning issue, as many of them were affected too. We formed a community group to address our concerns with the city government. Through our collective efforts, we managed to negotiate a redesign of the zoning plan that provided more practical space for all of us, creating a more harmonious neighborhood layout.
Ending 4: Embracing the Change
Instead of feeling limited by the new land, I decided to embrace the change. I enrolled in a landscape design course and began sketching out ideas for a beautiful, functional garden and outdoor living space. The more I learned and planned, the more excited I became about the possibilities. Eventually, our home became a showcase of innovative design, blending seamlessly with the new zoning plan.
Ending 5: Discovering a Past Connection
After lunch, I decided to take a closer look at the strip of land. To my surprise, I found an old, weathered sign partially buried under the soil, indicating that the land once belonged to a historical site. Intrigued, I researched its history and discovered that it was part of a significant local landmark. We decided to restore it and open it to the public, turning our home into a place of historical interest and pride for the community.