I'm not sure why, but I had the weirdest dream last night. I'll let you in on the bits and pieces that I remember.
I dreamed that I was in this big meeting hall of sorts, like a church building or a grange hall, with all kinds of couples and families of couples. I soon discovered that it was a big mass wedding, and I was one of the brides. Who is my soon-to-be husband? I was eager to find out. Everyone seemed to know who their future spouse was except for me. Couples were sitting closely, cuddling while anxiously awaiting their name to be called. There were assorted gifts at the front for the various couples, and as their names were called they would go up and accept the gifts. Part of me was excited to get married, but a large part of me was really regretting that I had said yes to the first guy that had asked. Was I just settling because I wanted to be married? Yes. I couldn't even remember his name or what he looked like. My eyes were scanning the place to find this lone groom. Finally the MC of the night announced our names, and the man sitting in front of me with his family looked back sheepishly. He was my husband. My stomach sank. I don't even know this guy! How could I possibly be married to him in a few short minutes, or hours?
Since our names were called, we went up to the front to accept our gifts. Of course people clapped and cheered and all that, as people typically do for weddings. Our gifts were mainly comprised of candy. This is kinda lame, I thought. After this, we had some time to go off before the actual ceremony, as far as I could tell. I was seriously considering getting as far away from this whole wedding business as possible, but I figured I would give this kind-faced man a chance since I already said 'yes'. We went off for a walk to get to know each other better. Could I really live with this person for the rest of my life? I desperately wanted to find out. As I considered this, I thought of India, and how so many people there don't know their spouse until their wedding day, like me, and many of them lead perfectly happy lives. They learn to love their spouse. Love is a choice. Yes, I could choose to love this man. Is it okay that I don't have deep feelings for him...yet? The more we walked and talked, the more I felt comfortable with the idea of marrying him.
That is all I remember from my dream. Strange, eh?
5 comments:
Very strange, but dreams are. It's funny I just wrote about a dream experience......although much different. :)
Are you taking malaria prevention meds? Sometimes it affects people through their dreams. This dream didn't sound too scary, although as I read I wanted to scream....RUN!!! Just kidding, kinda. :)
Chantel,
If I ever find myself in this situation, I'll be sure and take your advice! haha. I'm pretty sure I haven't taken any malaria meds, and if I have it's been a few years. Malaria isn't too much of a danger in Thailand, though. The incidences are very rare. That would be a bummer to get malaria, but I think I'm ok for now at least. :)
I agree with you dreams can be very crazy and interesting sometimes.
This was some deep thinking for a dream :)
Intersting dream for sure but what struck me the most was even in your dream your kind heart and willingness to get to know the person shows how you truly are a great person. I would have woke up in a panic for sure and then tried to forget it quickly to be honest though. At least if you find yourself in this situation you will know what to do-take the candy and RUN! Joking :)
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