I dreamed that I was in a temporary office, set up because the company was planning to close down but still had some final matters to take care of. The office didn’t even have desks or chairs, so I, along with a colleague, went to a second-hand store or perhaps a rundown place to pick up some furniture.
There were quite a few office chairs there. I noticed some nice armchairs that I thought would be suitable for the supervisors. My plan was to have regular employees use armless chairs and reserve the armchairs for the supervisors.
Later, my colleague pointed out that armchairs often have arms that are too high to slide under desks, making them impractical for the supervisors. I thought this made sense, so we decided to choose only armless chairs. However, we needed to explain this to the supervisors since some of them felt that armchairs were more fitting for their status.
Then, I walked past the desk of a recently promoted supervisor, who complained to me about why some people were allowed to have armchairs. He insisted on showing me something, which I didn't quite understand at first. When I followed him, I saw that the supervisor he was referring to was actually a cartoon character.
This supervisor introduced herself as "Watermelon Sister." She looked quite funny—her head was round and plump, resembling a watermelon, and even her shoes had a round watermelon design. Of course, the soles were flat so she could walk! Her whole look was adorable.
Because Watermelon Sister wore her watermelon shoes, her legs looked elongated, making her appear quite tall. To accommodate her and her shoes, her desk had to be raised. With the higher desk, there was more space underneath, so she could use an armchair that fit beneath the desk.
Overall, I found Watermelon Sister's look to be so cute! But in my dream, she was in black and white, not a colorful version.
Then, I noticed the office had filled with many more round, cartoonish characters. For some reason, I started peeling off their outer skins, revealing the fruit flesh inside. Even after peeling, they stayed round but just got a bit smaller.
This felt like a scene out of a comic book—I kept peeling off that outer layer from all these characters.
I remembered that before I took my colleague to choose the desks and chairs, I had been chatting with another coworker in the office while peeling the skin off my feet. As I peeled, the pieces got larger and larger. I thought to myself, "How am I so good at peeling skin? I can even peel off such a large piece!" I even reassured myself, "Peeling off so much skin won't affect my height..."
夢見我在一間臨時辦公室裡，好像公司打算結束營業，但還有一些事情要善後，所以成立了臨時辦公室。可是這辦公室裡連桌椅都沒有，所以我帶著另一位同事，去一個二手還是廢墟的地方，撿了一些桌椅來辦公。
這地方的辦公家具還真不少。我看到有幾張不錯的扶手辦公椅，想說這可以給主管用。我打算讓一般員工坐無扶手辦公椅，把扶手辦公椅給主管用。
後來那同事跟我說，其實扶手椅常因為扶手太高，反而收不進桌子下方，讓主管更不好辦公。我覺得這說法有理，那就全部都挑無扶手辦公椅好了。不過要跟主管們講一下，因為有些主管是很在意他們坐的椅子，認為扶手椅才符合他們的職位。
後來我經過一個剛升主管職務同仁的座位，他跑來跟我抗議說為什麼有人就可以擁有扶手椅。他硬拉著我過去看，我不是很理解。等我走過去，我看到那個主管竟然是一個卡通人物。
這主管說她是「西瓜姐姐」。她長得很妙，她的頭圓咚咚的，看起來真的就像西瓜。而且她的鞋子也是圓圓的西瓜造型。當然鞋底是平的，因為這樣子才可以走路嘛！她整個造型就是很可愛。
因為西瓜姐姐穿著西瓜鞋子，腿被拉長了，看來就很高。為了讓西瓜姐姐能穿著她的西瓜鞋子辦公，所以她的桌子必須墊高。正因為桌子墊高了，桌下空間也變高了，所以她可以選扶手椅，因為椅子可以收到桌子下方了。
總之，我覺得西瓜姐姐的造型好可愛喔～只是在我的夢裡，她是黑白的，不是彩色的西瓜姐姐。
然後我看到辦公室多出了好多圓咚咚的漫畫人物。不知道為什麼，我就幫這些人物剝掉他們外面的果皮，露出裡面的果肉。剝掉以後，他們還是圓的，只是變小了一點。
這好像就變成漫畫裡面的情節，我一直在那邊幫大家剝掉那一層果皮。
我記起我帶同事去挑選桌椅之前，我在辦公室裡和另一位同事講話時，順便撕我的腳皮。腳皮越撕越多，越來越大片。那時候我還心裡想：「我怎麼那麼會脫皮？還可以撕下這麼一大片的腳皮？」我還告訴自己說：「撕了這麼多腳皮，也不會影響我的高度…」
這個夢充滿了象徵意義，融合了變化、角色調整和個人反思的元素。以下是對其關鍵主題和圖像的可能解釋：
1. 臨時關閉辦公室和公司：
臨時辦公室可能象徵著你生活中的一個過渡時期，可能與工作、個人身份或周圍環境的重大轉變有關。計劃關閉但仍有未完成業務的公司，可能表明你正在經歷一個階段，在轉向新事物之前，你正在嘗試解決未完成的任務，或解決揮之不去的問題。
2. 家具清理：
在二手或廢墟的地方尋找桌椅，表明你可以採取一種足智多謀的方法，來解決當前情況下缺乏穩定性或結構的問題。這種從廢棄的或破舊的地方尋找你需要的東西的行為，可以代表一種韌性或充分利用充滿挑戰的環境的感覺。
3. 為主管選擇扶手椅：
你區分主管用的扶手椅和其他人使用的無扶手椅的決定，反映了對等級、權威和地位的思考。這可能表明你正在考慮周圍其他人的角色和職位，以及他們如何看待自己的角色，或你如何看待自己的角色。
你的同事關於扶手椅不切實際的見解，可能代表著一種認識，即地位象徵並不總是帶來實際結果。這可能表明人們更深刻地認識到形式應該服從功能，而看起來合適的方案在實踐中，可能並不總是最好的解決方案。
4. 西瓜姐姐當主管：
「西瓜姐姐」的出現充滿了奇思妙想，體現了孩子般的想像和領導角色的嚴肅性。作為一個有著圓西瓜頭和鞋子的卡通人物，她可能象徵著對典型的僵化或正式的領導角色的幽默或輕鬆的看法。
她的桌子被抬高以容納她，可能表明需要調整環境，或期望以適應某些人或情況的獨特方面。她穿著黑白衣服的事實，可能表明儘管她外表俏皮，但情況更為嚴重或缺乏你可能期望的活力。
5. 剝果皮：
剝去卡通人物的外皮，露出裡面的水果，可能代表著剝去表面層，以揭示真實自我或本質的願望。它可能反映了一個發現真實性的過程，無論是在你自己，還是在你周圍的人身上。
這種剝離過程，也可能象徵著脆弱性和觸及問題核心的行為，剝離偽裝或層層保護，以揭示背後的真相。
6. 腳部脫皮：
剝掉腳上的皮膚，注意碎片有多大的場景，可以被視為擺脫舊的自我層面的隱喻——放棄過去的面向或習慣。強調它不會影響你的身高，可能象徵著一種保證，即這個改變的過程，不會改變你的核心自我價值或身材，即使它感覺很劇烈。
整體解讀：
這個夢境似乎圍繞著變化和適應的主題。它表明你的生活發生了轉變，你正在重新評估角色，適應新的現實，並拋棄舊的層次，來找到最重要的東西。它混合了俏皮和嚴肅的語氣，表明你在適應變化的同時，也在努力保持對這個過程的幽默感或輕鬆感。這個夢也可能暗示著接受你獨特的方式並認識到外表（例如扶手椅的正式或西瓜姐姐的外表）並不總是看起來的重要性。
最終，這個夢境似乎鼓勵以靈活性和幽默的方式擁抱轉變，同時關注表面之下真正重要的事情。
1. Watermelon Sister's Secret:
As I continued peeling the skins off the cartoonish characters, Watermelon Sister suddenly stopped me. She revealed that beneath her watermelon skin was a hidden treasure—inside her round, cheerful exterior was a glowing orb, a core of pure light. She explained that each character hid something valuable inside, but the process of revealing it had to be done gently and with care. She guided me through a new way of peeling, turning the act into a delicate and mindful ritual. The office gradually transformed from a bleak, black-and-white space into a vibrant, colorful world as each character’s true essence came to light.
2. The Office's Sudden Revival:
As I was peeling away the skins of the characters, a strange energy swept through the office. The temporary space began to rebuild itself—desks and chairs materialized out of thin air, and the atmosphere shifted from a place of transition to a bustling hub of creativity. Watermelon Sister’s desk sprouted vines and leaves, turning into a living, breathing workstation, while the armless chairs became cushioned with soft, bright fabrics. My colleague and I marveled as the once-empty space transformed into a dream-like office full of possibilities. We decided that instead of closing down, the company would start a new venture, blending the playful with the professional.
3. Uncovering a Portal:
After peeling the last layer from a character, I noticed a shimmering portal had opened up beneath their feet. Watermelon Sister, now glowing faintly in grayscale, urged me to step inside. I hesitated but eventually followed her through the swirling vortex. On the other side, we found ourselves in a new world—a hybrid between a garden and a bustling office, where each desk was a blooming flower, and the supervisors were wise creatures who took care of this enchanted realm. Watermelon Sister explained that this was where ideas and dreams were born before they took shape in the real world, and I had been invited to help shape the dreams of others.
4. The Great Debate:
As I peeled more skins, I overheard a heated debate between Watermelon Sister and the other cartoonish supervisors. They argued about who deserved to keep their skins, revealing that each outer shell represented a part of their identity or power. Watermelon Sister defended her right to retain her watermelon shape, insisting it made her approachable and relatable. I realized that peeling away their skins wasn’t what they truly wanted; instead, they needed someone to help them integrate their quirky outer layers with their inner selves. I decided to create a compromise: each character could choose when to shed their skin and when to keep it, embracing their multifaceted nature. The office became a space where everyone felt more comfortable with who they were, inside and out.
5. The Dream Within a Dream:
Just as I finished peeling the last character, I suddenly found myself back in the original office, my hands empty. It was as if none of it had happened. Watermelon Sister, now a regular human colleague, approached me and asked why I seemed so distracted. I hesitated, wondering if I should tell her about the strange dream I just experienced. Instead, I reached into my pocket and found a small, round watermelon seed. Smiling, I handed it to her without a word. She took it with a knowing nod, and we both returned to our desks. I looked around and noticed that while the office was still temporary, it now felt more alive—each desk, each chair had a story behind it, as if my dream had left a subtle mark on reality.
6. The Melting of Boundaries:
After peeling all the characters, including Watermelon Sister, I noticed that the office walls had dissolved into mist, leaving us in a vast open field under a cloudy sky. Watermelon Sister, now without her watermelon form, laughed as the mist turned into rain, washing away the temporary desks and chairs. She looked at me and said, “The old roles and spaces were just skins too.” Together, we stood in the open space, where new possibilities could grow. The rain washed over me, making me feel lighter, as if I too had shed something I no longer needed. Instead of a structured office, I envisioned a community garden, where we could plant whatever seeds we wanted for the future.
Each of these endings offers a different mood and interpretation—some leaning into fantasy and surrealism, while others focus on self-discovery or the transformation of the space.
This dream is rich in symbolism, blending elements of change, role adjustments, and personal reflection. Here's a possible interpretation of its key themes and images:
1. Temporary Office & Company Closure:
The temporary office could symbolize a transitional period in your life, possibly related to work, personal identity, or a significant shift in your surroundings. The company planning to close but still having unfinished business might indicate that you're going through a phase where you're trying to tie up loose ends or resolve lingering issues before moving on to something new.
2. Furniture Scavenging:
Seeking out desks and chairs in a second-hand or rundown place suggests a resourceful approach to dealing with a lack of stability or structure in your current situation. This act of finding what you need from discarded or old places could represent a sense of resilience or making the best of challenging circumstances.
3. Choosing Armchairs for Supervisors:
Your decision to differentiate between armchairs for supervisors and armless chairs for others reflects thoughts about hierarchy, authority, and status. It might suggest that you're considering the roles and positions of others around you and how they perceive their roles or how you perceive yours.
The insight from your colleague about armchairs being impractical could represent a realization that status symbols don’t always lead to practical outcomes. It might be pointing to a deeper understanding that form should follow function, and what appears suitable may not always be the best solution in practice.
4. Watermelon Sister as a Supervisor:
The appearance of "Watermelon Sister" is highly whimsical and represents a mix of childlike imagination and the seriousness of a leadership role. As a cartoon character with a round watermelon head and shoes, she might symbolize a humorous or lighthearted take on the typical rigidity or formality of leadership roles.
Her desk being raised to accommodate her could indicate a need to adjust environments or expectations to suit the unique aspects of certain people or situations. The fact that she was in black and white might suggest that, despite her playful appearance, the situation is more serious or lacks the vibrancy you might expect.
5. Peeling Off Skins:
Peeling the outer skins of the cartoonish characters to reveal the fruit inside could represent a desire to strip away superficial layers to reveal true selves or essence. It might reflect a process of discovering authenticity, both in yourself and in those around you.
This peeling process might also symbolize vulnerability and the act of getting to the core of issues, stripping away pretense or layers of protection to reveal what lies beneath.
6. Peeling Skin from Feet:
The scene where you peel skin off your feet, noting how large the pieces are, can be seen as a metaphor for shedding old layers of yourself—letting go of past aspects or habits. The emphasis on it not affecting your height could symbolize a reassurance that this process of change won't alter your core self-worth or stature, even if it feels drastic.
Overall Interpretation:
This dream seems to revolve around the theme of change and adaptation. It suggests a transition in your life where you are reassessing roles, adapting to new realities, and discarding old layers to find what is essential. It mixes playful and serious tones, indicating that while you are adapting to changes, you’re also trying to maintain a sense of humor or lightness about the process. The dream might also hint at the importance of embracing your unique approach and recognizing that appearances (like the formality of an armchair or the look of Watermelon Sister) aren't always what they seem.
Ultimately, the dream seems to encourage embracing the transitions with flexibility and humor while focusing on what truly matters beneath the surface.