Classes In The Ocean

Date: 7/24/2018

I was at this camp somewhere. Don’t know exactly where. It was in the U.S., but it was a state that had access to the ocean. Maybe it was California, not sure. We had this teacher named Connie. She was an older woman, probably in her 60’s, and she was extremely nice. Not only was she nice, she was also extremely interesting, and very intelligent. She knew a lot about animals in the ocean. I wish I could remember everything so I could look it up to see if it was true. The awesome thing about Connie was that it wasn’t just a lecture. During the times we were in the classroom, she made the lecture fun, but the most amazing part of it all, we had classes hands on. We were actually in the ocean. We got to swim around and even got to see things up close. We were learning about seals. They were so cute to listen to. They almost barked like a dog. I think I even got to touch one. It was very slimy and slippery, but I thought that was the coolest thing. She would teach us while we were in the ocean, and we got to experience things hands on. With Connie, we got the best of both worlds. It was so cool. We finished our class with the seals, but Connie said we could have fun with them again on the last day of our camp. The camp had other activities and classes, like taekwondo, but I wasn’t really interested in it. I was in a trivia class. I got to meet the taekwondo teacher because one day, Connie had to share a classroom with him. I don’t know why they had to for this class, but they did. They took turns teaching, and it was really hard to focus. I didn’t really like him. He was a black guy, but that’s not why I didn’t like him. His color had nothing to do with it. He just came off as very cocky, arrogant, and rude. He was a big black guy, probably in his 40’s, and he probably weighed between 250 and 300 pounds. But it wasn’t fat, it was all muscle. He was very strong, and he did all kinds of exercises to stay fit. He seemed to be more of a show off than anything else, and that’s why I didn’t like him. I’m not sure what his name was. If he said, I forgot. But I knew I didn’t like that guy, and I felt really bad for Connie for having to deal with his rudeness, and take turns teaching, because she never fully got to teach her class. Connie bought ice cream for us all, and while he reluctantly gave the floor to Connie, and very reluctantly might I add, she was talking about the ocean, and that we would have a chance later to play with the seals again, since she promised us. She had suggested that when we finished our ice cream that we go finish our class in the ocean so we didn’t have to deal with him anymore. We were all happy about that, especially with the way he cut across her. He had absolutely no respect. I really felt for Connie, because she wanted to teach us interesting information, only to get interrupted by that rude teacher, so I was glad when we finished our ice cream and started heading for the ocean to finish the rest of our lesson. I knew I was dreaming somehow, and I knew I have an iPhone in real life with a waterproof case on it. I left my phone inside. I forgot to take it with me to the ocean. I tried to summon it to me, but then the trivia teacher came out for a little trivia before playing with the seals. I told myself I would try to get it when it came time to play with the seals. We were listening to the song Whoomp! There It Is, by Tag Team. That was the background song during trivia, and I think the taekwondo teacher was playing as well. We had to guess a certain word. There would be an audio clip, and they would bleep out the word they want you to guess. I was the only one who knew the answer. The correct answer was payout, but the guy misheard me. He thought I said pee out. I was hoping trivia would be over soon so I could grab my phone and we could play with the seals, but my phone went off for real, bringing me back to the physical world.

AI generated interpretation The dream begins in a camp setting near the ocean, symbolizing a sense of exploration and discovery. The teacher named Connie represents knowledge and wisdom, particularly related to the ocean and its creatures. Her age suggests experience and wisdom. The dreamer is fascinated by Connie's intelligence and she becomes the focal point of the dream, showing a desire for learning and expanding knowledge. The dreamer mentions that Connie's classes are not limited to lectures but also involve hands-on experiences in the ocean. This suggests a desire for immersive learning and a preference for experiential education. The dreamer enjoys interacting with the seals in particular, finding their barking and sliminess fascinating. This may reflect a desire for novel and enjoyable learning experiences. The introduction of the taekwondo teacher, who shares the same classroom as Connie, presents a contrasting character. The dreamer describes this teacher as cocky, arrogant, and rude. His physical appearance, particularly his muscular build, portrays a dominant and show-off personality. This part of the dream highlights a clash between undesirable traits and interrupts the dreamer's preferred learning environment with Connie. It may symbolize an inner conflict between different aspects of the dreamer's personality. The dreamer expresses sympathy for Connie and appreciates her efforts to teach despite the interruptions. The ice cream gesture from Connie serves as a momentary relief for the dreamer, emphasizing the dreamer's appreciation for her kindness and teaching style. The dreamer's frustration with the taekwondo teacher reinforces their desire to escape his presence and return to the ocean to continue learning with Connie. The dreamer's realization of being in a dream and their intention to retrieve their iPhone indicates a level of self-awareness within the dream. The iPhone, in this context, represents a connection to the waking world and possibly a need for communication or reliance on technology. However, the dreamer's attempt to summon the phone is interrupted by the trivia game. This illustrates the dreamer's struggle to regain control and focus on their original goals. The dream ends abruptly as the dreamer's real-life phone alarm goes off, returning them to the physical world. This could symbolize an interruption of their desired escapism and a shift back to reality. Overall, the dream suggests a desire for immersive and engaging learning experiences, as well as a preference for kind and knowledgeable mentors. The presence of the contrasting taekwondo teacher highlights an inner conflict between different aspects of the dreamer's personality. The dreamer's attempt to retrieve their iPhone symbolizes a need for connection or reliance on technology, but this goal is hindered by external distractions.