The Unexpected Trial 意外的考驗

I dreamed that I joined a high school alumni tour group, and we arrived at a scenic spot. The tour guide announced that we would later take a boat to visit a specific destination but allowed us free time first, reminding us of the meeting time.

I wanted to use the restroom, so I went there and opened a door, only to find someone inside. Feeling embarrassed, I apologized, saying I hadn’t heard anyone respond when I knocked earlier.

The restroom was crowded, and I thought that by the time everyone finished, I might not even get a turn. I debated whether to hold it in, but then I overheard someone say that the toilets on the boat and at the tourist spot weren’t functional. I thought, “Wow! Does that mean I’ll have to hold it for the next few hours?” Someone was handing out adult diapers, suggesting we use them if needed, which made me feel really conflicted.

I decided to handle some work on my phone, entering data as I walked along a stone path, waiting for the meeting time.

While focused on my phone, I unknowingly wandered to an area where someone saw me and asked, astonished, how I had gotten there. I replied that I had simply walked. It turned out the path I had taken was a very narrow stone walkway, flanked by deep water on one side and a steep valley on the other. One misstep could have been disastrous. No wonder they were so surprised I made it through.

They told me it was time to meet up and asked me to return the way I came. I was terrified and refused. They asked how I had managed to cross earlier. I thought, “I wasn’t paying attention before, so I walked steadily. Now that I know how dangerous it is, I don’t even think I could crawl back!”

Eventually, I took a longer route and made it back to the meeting point. When I returned to the restroom, it was empty. Inside, there were four toilets, but all of them were filthy except the last one, which was relatively clean. After using it, I overheard someone say that the last stall was reserved for specific people and that we weren’t allowed to use it. I thought, “Oh no, I already used it. My bad.”

During the next gathering, the organizers asked us to nominate the best article. I had intended to nominate my classmate, Shu-Chin, but for some reason, I said "Shu-Fang" instead. Everyone clapped, and a woman named Shu-Fang stood up. I thought, “Huh? Who is this Shu-Fang?”

Because I had shouted “Shu-Fang” so loudly, it seemed like I was strongly endorsing her. Shu-Fang stood up, looking embarrassed, and said she didn’t think she had done particularly well but was flattered to be nominated by me.

I thought, “Oh no! I said the wrong name. I really meant to nominate Shu-Chin.” Just as I was feeling regretful, I discovered that Shu-Fang actually had a background in the arts.

In the end, everyone felt my nomination was well-deserved. I thought, “Well, might as well go with it.” Shu-Fang ended up performing the best, and the organizers awarded her a prize while the audience gave enthusiastic applause.

夢見我參加高中校友旅遊團，來到一個景點。領隊說待會要去坐船去特定景點參觀，先讓大家自由活動，並講好稍後集合時間。

我想先去上廁所。來到洗手間，打開門，裡面有人。我覺得真是抱歉，剛才敲門沒聽到有人回應。

看到廁所好多人，我心想等到他們全部都上完，我可能也排不到。我考慮是不是憋尿好了，結果聽到有人說船上的廁所不能用，觀光景點那裡的廁所也不能用。我心想「哇！那接下來這幾個小時都得憋尿嗎？」有人在發成人紙尿布，叫我們想尿的時候就尿在上面，這讓我很掙扎。

我拿著手機先處理工作事務，邊走邊輸入資料。在一條石頭路上走著，等著待會的集合時間。

可能我太專注於手機處理事情，來到一個地方。有人看到我，驚訝的問我是怎麼過來的。我說我走過來啊！因為那個地方並不好找，我回頭一看，哇！原來我剛才是走過一條很窄的石頭路，而且一邊是深水，另一邊是山谷，一不小心就會掉下去。難怪他們看到我從那裡過來很訝異。

他們說要集合了，叫我走原路回去。我說我怕得要死，才不敢走呢！他們問我那我剛剛是怎麼走過來的，我心想：「剛剛是因為沒看路，反而可以走得很穩。現在叫我走回去，我爬都不見得能爬得回去。」

總之我繞了一個遠路，回到集合地點。再回到廁所的時候，廁所沒人。裡面有四個馬桶，可是每個馬桶上面都好髒喔！最後一個馬桶算是比較乾淨。上完廁所出來，聽到有人講最後那間廁所是給特定的人使用，我們不能用。我心想「喔！那真是抱歉，我剛剛已經用了。」

再集合的時候，主辦人要我們推薦誰的文章最好。其實我本來要推薦同學淑琴，可是不知道為什麼我說成 "淑芳"。大家就拍手回應，然後 "淑芳" 就站起來。我心想「蛤？這個 "淑芳" 是誰？」

可是剛剛因為我喊好大聲 "淑芳"，就好像是我推薦她，然後 "淑芳" 就站出來。她覺得很不好意思，說她並沒有做得很好啊！想不到被我推薦。

我心想「啊！是我講錯名字，我其實是要推薦淑琴。」正當我有點懊惱講錯名字時，發現淑芳其實也是有學藝的背景。

反正大家覺得我的推薦也是實至名歸。我心想「好吧！將錯就錯。」後來因為淑芳表現的最好，主辦人頒獎，大家熱烈鼓掌。