I dreamt that my high school classmate Vicky organized a small gathering to help matchmake single men and women. She invited me, two other women, and three men. She left us in a classroom, saying she had some business at her company, and then she left.
I was actually very busy with work, and I didn’t know these three men well. Two of the men started chatting with a younger woman. The third man sat in front of me and we began to chat. I found out that he sold American furniture in Taiwan, so he used to be my competitor.
I asked him how his business was doing, and he said his company was barely hanging on. It turned out he was an employee, not the owner. Later, he asked about my job, and I told him I used to run an American furniture store.
After a brief conversation, I told him I still had some inventory, a lot of decor items, and asked if he was interested in selling them to make some extra money. We had a pleasant chat and arranged to have dinner together.
When Vicky returned, she asked if everyone had been chatting. I said, "Yes! I even made dinner plans with this guy for next Monday!" The man quickly corrected me, "No, we planned for Thursday!" Everyone burst into laughter. "Good thing you mentioned it, or I would have stood you up."
Vicky encouraged us to keep in touch, and then let us leave. Only then did I realize we had been in another dimension. We had originally been at a party, and suddenly time froze. Only Vicky and the six of us could move and talk.
When Vicky sent us back to the party, everything came back to life. I thought, "Wait a minute, does Vicky have magical powers?"
The man I had been chatting with turned out to be good at leading group activities. When we returned to the party, he led everyone in some group games.
I was still thinking, "If I could sell that inventory and get some cash, it wouldn’t be a bad idea..."
夢見高中同學 Vicky 安排了一個小型聚會，想幫未婚男女媒合對象。她邀了我和另外兩位女生，還有三位男士，把我們放在教室，然後說她公司有事，留下我們，就自行離開了。
我其實工作很忙，而且這三位男士我也不熟。其中兩位男生就和一位比較年輕的女生聊天。第三位男士就坐到我前面，和我閒聊。我發現他在台灣賣美式家具，所以他以前就是我的競爭對手。
我問他現在做得怎麼樣，他說公司就是要死不活的撐著。其實他是員工，不是老闆。後來他問我的職業，我跟他說其實之前我曾經營一間美式家具店。
我跟他簡單閒聊後，告訴他我還有一批庫存，很多飾品，問他有沒有興趣銷售賺外快。我們聊得相當愉快，就約時間一起吃飯。
Vicky 回來，問大家都有聊天嗎？我說：「有啊！我跟這個人約下禮拜一吃飯！」這位男生立即回說：「不是喔！我們是約禮拜四喔！」大家哈哈大笑。「還好你有講，不然我就放你鴿子了。」
Vicky 鼓勵我們要彼此保持聯繫，就讓我們離開。然後我才發現原來我們剛才是在另一個時空。我們這群人本來是在一個 Party，突然間時空靜止，除了 Vicky 和我們六人可以聊天活動外，其他人都靜止不動。
當 Vicky 放我們回去加入那個 Party 的時候，Party 又再度活了起來。我心想：「咦？難不成 Vicky 有魔法？」
剛剛跟我聊天的那個男生，原來他還會帶團康。當我們再度回到那個 Party 時，他就帶著大家玩團康遊戲。
我心裡還是在想：「如果這些庫存商品可以解決，換一些現金回來，也是不錯的...」
Ending 1: The Unexpected Partnership
As the dream progresses, the man I was talking to suggests we collaborate on a new venture together, combining our experiences in the furniture industry. Excited by the idea, we discuss potential business plans and decide to meet the next day to draft a proposal. When Vicky returns and asks if we've been chatting, I share the news about our collaboration. Vicky smiles knowingly, as if this outcome was her plan all along. As we return to the party, I feel a renewed sense of purpose and excitement about the future.
Ending 2: The Hidden Talent
Just before Vicky comes back, the man I was chatting with shares that he has a hidden talent for designing furniture. He shows me some sketches, and I’m impressed by his creativity. I suggest that he could turn his talent into a profitable side business. He’s hesitant but interested. When Vicky returns and asks if we’ve had good conversations, I tell her about his talent and our plans to explore this new opportunity. As we return to the party, I feel optimistic about helping him develop his skills and potentially discovering a new business venture.
Ending 3: The Magical Revelation
As Vicky returns and prepares to send us back to the party, she reveals that the time-freezing event was a test of our adaptability and potential connections. She tells us that this was a magical intervention to help us realize our hidden potentials and connections. When we return to the party, everyone starts sharing their dreams and ambitions, inspired by the experience. The man I was talking to decides to quit his job and pursue his passion for furniture design, with my support. I feel a sense of awe at the magical experience and a deep connection to Vicky and the others.
Ending 4: The Personal Epiphany
Before Vicky returns, the conversation with the man takes a deeper turn. He shares his struggles with balancing work and personal life, which resonates with me. We both realize that we’ve been neglecting our personal well-being for our careers. When Vicky returns, I tell her that we’ve made a pact to support each other in finding a better work-life balance. Back at the party, I feel a sense of relief and determination to prioritize my happiness and well-being, inspired by the connection we made.
Ending 5: The Entrepreneurial Spark
During our conversation, the man shares an innovative idea for a new line of furniture that blends modern design with traditional craftsmanship. Intrigued, I offer my business expertise to help him launch this new line. When Vicky returns, I excitedly tell her about our plans to start this new venture. She beams with pride, and we all return to the party feeling inspired and motivated. I leave the party with a new business partner and a thrilling project to look forward to.
This dream seems to involve several themes and elements that can be interpreted in various ways:
Reconnection and Networking: The dream features a high school classmate, Vicky, organizing a gathering, suggesting a desire for reconnection and networking. This might indicate a subconscious wish to reconnect with old acquaintances or to expand social or professional networks.
Matchmaking and Relationships: Vicky's intention to matchmake hints at a focus on relationships, possibly reflecting a desire for new personal connections or a contemplation of current relationships.
Work and Competition: The encounter with the man who was a former competitor in the furniture business highlights professional concerns and competition. The man's struggling company may reflect worries about job stability or the challenges faced in the professional realm.
Unresolved Business: The mention of leftover inventory and the idea of selling it suggests unfinished business or opportunities not yet capitalized on. This might symbolize lingering projects or resources that could be utilized better.
Magical Realism and Control: The time-freezing element and Vicky's possible magical abilities could symbolize feelings of being out of control or the desire to control one's environment. It might reflect a wish for more influence over life's unpredictable events.
Adaptability and Problem-Solving: The dream ends with a return to a lively party and the man's talent in leading group activities, indicating adaptability and social skills. It suggests an ability to navigate and find enjoyment in social settings despite underlying concerns.
Balancing Priorities: The mix of professional worries and the social, almost magical, setting of the dream might indicate a need to balance work and personal life, managing professional responsibilities while still engaging in social and enjoyable activities.
Overall, the dream could be interpreted as a reflection of your current life situation, highlighting desires for reconnection, concerns about professional stability, unfinished business opportunities, and the balance between control and adaptability. It suggests a need to address these areas consciously to find harmony and fulfillment.