I dreamt that I was interviewing authors at my company, asking them about their views on book reviews. They all talked at once, and it became exhausting. Besides writing books, I realized that dealing with reviews was equally draining. After my book was published, I didn’t want to bother with reviews for other books anymore.
Later, my “mom” (not my real mother) and my sister called me, inquiring about the progress of reviewing other books. I replied that I didn’t want to continue with it; it felt impossible to keep up.
They proceeded to lecture me with a bunch of reasons why I should do these reviews. It was tiring to listen to their arguments.
In the dream, my mother asked for my opinion. I said, “I don’t really have any. Both you and sister are questioning me directly, which means you have your own opinions. Since sister has plenty of opinions, why not ask her directly instead of bothering me?”
I just felt exhausted and wanted to rest.
夢見我在公司裡訪問作家們，問他們對於 Review 的看法。他們七嘴八舌一直講，講到我後來覺得好累喔！除了出書還要弄 Review，我心想這本書出版後，其他書我不想弄了。
後來我媽媽 (不是我真的媽媽) 跟妹妹打電話來，問我其他書 Review 的進度。我就說我不想弄了，弄也弄不完。
她們就講起一堆大道理，想要讓我知道為什麼要弄這些 Review。她們一直講，我覺得好煩好累喔！
夢裡的母親問我的意見。我說「我沒有什麼意見。妳跟妹妹都是直接來質疑我，表示妳們有妳們的意見。反正妹妹也有很多意見，妳就直接問她好了，不用來問我了。」
感覺我就是累了，想要休息。
Here are a few alternative endings for your dream:
Embracing the Chaos:
In this ending, you decide to lean into the chaos of the author interviews and book reviews. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you find joy in the lively discussions. You realize that creativity thrives in the midst of noise, and you become a master at navigating the cacophony. Perhaps your dream-self even starts a book club where everyone talks at once, celebrating the beautiful mess of literary opinions.
The Silent Retreat:
Tired of the constant chatter, you seek refuge in a silent retreat. Surrounded by serene landscapes and meditative silence, you rediscover your inner peace. No more reviews, no more opinions—just stillness. As you sip herbal tea and watch the sunset, you realize that sometimes the most profound insights come from quiet contemplation.
The Review Rebellion:
Fed up with the pressure to review, you gather all the authors and reviewers in your dream office. Standing on a metaphorical soapbox, you declare, “No more reviews!” The room erupts in applause. Authors high-five each other, and reviewers toss their pens into the air. From that day on, books are judged solely by their covers (and maybe a catchy blurb).
The Literary Escape Hatch:
You stumble upon a hidden door in your dream office—a portal to a parallel universe. Stepping through, you find yourself in a cozy library where books whisper secrets and reviews write themselves. Here, the only opinions that matter are those of fictional characters. You spend eternity sipping chai, discussing plot twists with Sherlock Holmes, and ignoring earthly responsibilities.
Remember, dreams are like open-ended stories, and you get to choose how they unfold. Which ending resonates with you? Or perhaps you’ll dream up an entirely different one tonight! Sweet dreams and happy storytelling! 🌙✨