Husby and I were at a craft show where we met a bunch of people right away. There were two couples working together, two guys working together, and one other guy who was hanging out with one of the couples. I remember the women’s names, Gwen and Kate. I can’t remember the guys’ names.
The show was set up on a marina and in the adjacent park. I was amazed that my assigned space was actually on one of the boats in the marina. So very cool, and nice that I didn’t have to set up a canopy as everything could be set up under the cover of the boat. Husby and I set up right away and even though the show didn’t start until the next day lots of people were stopping by to see what I had to offer.
At one point I came to an uncomfortable realization. I took Gwen aside and said, “I’m so embarrassed, but could you tell me what state we’re in?” I would have asked Husby but he was off swimming. Gwen looked at me like I was crazy and didn’t even answer me, as if I didn’t deserve to know. Such a premiere show and she doesn’t even know what state she’s in?
I decided it didn’t matter, but as Husby and I were sitting around with these seven other people we had met I asked again. “What state are we in?” One of the men responded “New Orleans.” I looked at him and clicked my tongue. “New Orleans isn’t a state, and besides, if I was in New Orleans I’d know, and this isn’t it” It was at that point I knew these people weren’t going to be my friends if they couldn’t even help me out in my addle-minded condition.
Husby and I went back to the boat slip where my display was set up. To my horror the entire boat was gone. Gone! Gone with all of my products!
At that point I woke up. I likened this dream to those where you go to school and realize you have no clothes on, or forgot your locker combination. I never did find out what state we were in, and when I relayed the dream to Husby he said “I think you were in the state of confusion.” Ha ha.
Am I having craft show anxiety? Am I having social interaction anxiety? Am I having house boat anxiety? I’m not really sure, but I am sure the dream is anxiety-based.
Funny, I don’t feel anxious in my waking state, but maybe I should pay attention to my subconscious. First order of business is to be sure to know what state I’m in when at a craft show. Secondly, don’t trust being set up on someone else’s boat.
Here’s to a week devoted to researching shows to do in the 2013 season.
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That’s a nightmare, all right! After dreams like that, I feel like I’ve worked all night long. With me it’s generally a restaurant full of customers that I can’t see to wait on…because it’s dark…because it’s nighttime and I’m in my own bed in my pajamas! Have a great day, Sara!
I can’t stand those dreams that make you feel unsure of yourself. Flying dreams are better, although the infrequent flying dreams I have now happen because I’m trying to get away from someone. I must be so filled with stress my subconscious is exploding!
Thanks for letting me know I’m not the only one with anxiety dreams. Hope you’re having happy ones these days.
Dreams are the mind’s way of communicating with you about things you don’t want to (or for some other reason fail to) address in your consciousness). This does seem like a typical stress dream surrounding pressures about being organized and prepared for your craft show season. The boat thing could mean two things–it could mean that things are fluid (groundless)–or feel that way and you need to schedule some things to feel more secure. Or it could mean that trying something new this year might be the way to go. Only you can decide. If you don’t normally dream about boats, I’d say the latter interpretation might be something to consider… 😉
Thank you, Dr. Lorna! I think both interpretations could be valid in my case. I’m definitely unprepared, or feel that way, and I’ve also been considering trying out some new shows. I definitely have to get my act together…and soon! I don’t want any more dreams like that one!