tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post8367408199708666737..comments2024-02-08T02:12:01.350-05:00Comments on The Journey: The Platform.Michelle Longohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-4611346024922927032013-07-06T08:51:02.680-04:002013-07-06T08:51:02.680-04:00I think you could have a new career as a dream int...I think you could have a new career as a dream interpreter. Wait, is that a career? This all seems pretty dead on :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-71232940792375507132013-07-06T02:02:18.027-04:002013-07-06T02:02:18.027-04:00I'm going to interpret this dream. You ready?...I'm going to interpret this dream. You ready?<br /><br />The party is life. There are all these expectations and demands from society about what we're supposed to like, accept, and want. You're at a party that isn't comfortable for you. Life has made demands of you that it should not have.<br /><br />As you go to leave, the bizarre methods of transportation represent the paths you have taken, such as education, career, relationships, etc. Things again don't always go well or how you would expect them to, but you feel like you're the only one who sees the way things are as unusual. Everyone else seems to think it's all normal. (This is not true, but your perception overrides reality in your dreams.) It makes you angry that other people appear to accept as status quo things you find unacceptable or even repulsive.<br /><br />Nathan shows up. He also has to navigate this world with all its wacky situations. You don't agree that he should have to, but you also acknowledge that it's your responsibility as his parent to guide him through these unpleasant realities. Just like when you have had to sit him down and explain difficult things (like Steubenville), you feel like having to confront these aspects of life with your young child is wrong but necessary.<br />Diane E. Main, GCT NorCal 2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/01604373649158850063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-51070663230032090552013-03-09T08:34:36.564-05:002013-03-09T08:34:36.564-05:00I'm glad I'm not alone - but I wish none o...I'm glad I'm not alone - but I wish none of us had to dream that way, at least when they are bad dreams. Fun dreams, now those I can get behind.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-46636217526913229072013-03-09T08:33:42.159-05:002013-03-09T08:33:42.159-05:00It IS frightening sometimes. I can't remember...It IS frightening sometimes. I can't remember dreaming any other way and I remember being so surprised when I found out this isn't how everyone dreams.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-60148100530414211522013-03-09T08:31:58.690-05:002013-03-09T08:31:58.690-05:00Thanks. I'm working on the underfooting now :)...Thanks. I'm working on the underfooting now :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-77567761165515097882013-03-09T08:31:27.611-05:002013-03-09T08:31:27.611-05:00Sometimes dream interpretation sounds silly - I ha...Sometimes dream interpretation sounds silly - I have to wonder who came up with the ideas. I usually take a more direct interpretation on my own, but then again, I'm no psychiatrist!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-11107072189953282142013-03-09T08:30:14.494-05:002013-03-09T08:30:14.494-05:00Yup, I'm definitely stuck on a metaphorical pl...Yup, I'm definitely stuck on a metaphorical platform. Right on the edge about to jump though :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-61920753077021165322013-03-09T08:29:35.246-05:002013-03-09T08:29:35.246-05:00Yes, alive and well (and awkake!), so things are O...Yes, alive and well (and awkake!), so things are OK overall. They could be worse, could be better. I think moving forward is the best thing, but the uncertainty always holds me back. There's no choice though, forward motion is happening whether I like it or not, so I better buck up!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-10772031908190067812013-03-09T08:27:57.565-05:002013-03-09T08:27:57.565-05:00I had a dream book but I'm not sure whatever h...I had a dream book but I'm not sure whatever happened to it. I could make an interpretation based on current events (sorry to be all cryptic), but there could be more at play.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-69103936455540098272013-03-09T08:25:30.188-05:002013-03-09T08:25:30.188-05:00When I have a night where I sleep soundly, I almos...When I have a night where I sleep soundly, I almost don't know what to do with myself when I wake up. It just feels odd to be awake and not analyzing thoughts.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-54777014273391527092013-03-09T08:24:16.630-05:002013-03-09T08:24:16.630-05:00Thanks Natalie. It's tough dreaming like this...Thanks Natalie. It's tough dreaming like this, isn't it? I'm working on escaping the platform right now. Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-8399266704902071672013-03-07T21:42:25.911-05:002013-03-07T21:42:25.911-05:00I'm with Gina and you - I dream HARD and VIVID...I'm with Gina and you - I dream HARD and VIVID. What a great telling of an unsettling sequence of events! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-76915624598709233102013-03-07T13:49:31.454-05:002013-03-07T13:49:31.454-05:00Thank goodness it was a dream! You dream like me a...Thank goodness it was a dream! You dream like me and it's frightening. And I remember them to the last detail, like you. You actually made me quite nervous in that I kept reminding myself, "This is only a dream."Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04841767868797265391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-48865145461672533412013-03-07T13:05:38.009-05:002013-03-07T13:05:38.009-05:00I almost never remember my dreams. I'm not sur...I almost never remember my dreams. I'm not sure if I do dream. <br />I hope you get on some strong and steady underfooting soon!Your Doctor's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18010888083503743747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-99017215756211522013-03-07T11:00:14.634-05:002013-03-07T11:00:14.634-05:00You and my husband have a lot in common. He dreams...You and my husband have a lot in common. He dreams in HD too, and he can remember so much, while I usually can't. His mother is big on dream interpretation, too, but I can't say I always agree with her. I think any parent would relate to the scene at the end. I know I did. Gorgeous work as always :)Erin Ohttp://www.odcreative.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-990913963918468792013-03-07T09:32:18.310-05:002013-03-07T09:32:18.310-05:00I was glad it was a dream...but if you're stan...I was glad it was a dream...but if you're standing on that kind of platform right now in real life (metaphorically), I'm sorry! Eek.Kirsten Oliphanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496242688262871608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-24665614653727506662013-03-06T23:46:47.142-05:002013-03-06T23:46:47.142-05:00What a vivid dream, Michelle. I don't think I&...What a vivid dream, Michelle. I don't think I've dreamed in years, let alone remember details like that. Very cool story-telling. I'm glad you're awake, and alive, and well. Now, step off that platform, and go have a drink!Jared Karolhttp://lickthefridge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-47958169671540924982013-03-06T22:16:14.288-05:002013-03-06T22:16:14.288-05:00Wow! So vividly told! I could picture it. I have...Wow! So vividly told! I could picture it. I have anxiety dreams too. I've got a dream interpretation book I consult often. This is an interesting one Michelle. Linda Royhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285985403444531922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-47608921762636466292013-03-06T18:27:37.518-05:002013-03-06T18:27:37.518-05:00wow! ive never been so happy that i almost never d...wow! ive never been so happy that i almost never dream much anymore, and certainly don't remember them with such vivid detail. oh man. crazy. that one would have shook me.www.icescreammama.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002351185759292747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-6658604613245641532013-03-06T17:38:54.499-05:002013-03-06T17:38:54.499-05:00I have so many dreams like that, that bleed into r...I have so many dreams like that, that bleed into reality in painful ways. You capture this feeling so, so well. I am hoping you won't be on the platform for long.Natalie DeYounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906680301422288990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-33055475908695461352013-03-06T16:35:35.088-05:002013-03-06T16:35:35.088-05:00Thanks! Things will resolve, one way or another. ...Thanks! Things will resolve, one way or another. It's frustrating, but it will be ok (I hope!).Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-4952996971098542592013-03-06T16:34:05.491-05:002013-03-06T16:34:05.491-05:00Wow, thank you so much!! You are too kind!Wow, thank you so much!! You are too kind!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-50687139491982890702013-03-06T16:28:02.482-05:002013-03-06T16:28:02.482-05:00At some point someone will probably tell me that w...At some point someone will probably tell me that writing about my dreams is getting old, but until then, it's turning out to be a good way to process it. You will tell me to stop when it's boring, right?Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-29872839086274689152013-03-06T16:26:10.357-05:002013-03-06T16:26:10.357-05:00Thanks! It can be a bit intense sometimes but oth...Thanks! It can be a bit intense sometimes but others it's really cool. I'm still on the fence about this one :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-7190538324555608362013-03-06T16:23:15.848-05:002013-03-06T16:23:15.848-05:00I definitely am about to go diving into the river ...I definitely am about to go diving into the river because standing on the platform is no longer an option. Still working on the nerve to jump though.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.com