Memorabilia From California

Date: 8/16/2021

I had a dream I was back in California. Not sure what the occasion was, but I used to live there as a child in real life, so in my dream, I was back in California. I was in Valencia, which is right outside Los Angeles, visiting from Phoenix, where I live now in real life, and where I've lived for most of my life. So, as I said, I was back in California, and I was visiting my old elementary school. I saw Mrs. Shepherd and Mrs. Rollins, my 2nd and 3rd grade teachers, and they were thrilled to see me. We got all caught up, and they gave me some memorabilia from when I was in their classes. I read braille in real life, because I'm blind, although, I don't read it as often as I used to back then, but I can still read it. My teachers in the dream gave me these braille story books I created with tactile illistrations. I remember I had so much fun reading those. In addition to the braille books, they gave me some cassette tapes. I loved to record back then in real life, and I still love to record now. That hobby has never faded away. A lot of sighted people enjoy photography, well, this was my version of keeping memories, and describing the world. I'd hit record, and record pretty much anything random, and I could always go back and listen to it, and reminisce and remember those times. Well, back then, in the 90's, there were no iPhones and google pixels, like there is now, so I would always record everything on cassette tape. Sadly, in real life, I lost those cassette tapes, but it would have been nice to listen and look back for sure. It was cool looking back in my dream. I remember being disappointed that I didn't have as many recordings in California, but I remember reasoning that I only spent 3 years of my life in California. Most of my life, I've been in Phoenix, and I have my own place in north Phoenix now. I've lived here almost 3 years in this place. So it's obvious I'd have more recordings in Arizona, but it is a pity I don't have any tapes anymore. But in my google drive, with smart phones now more popular, I've got recordings as far back as January 2017. That's when I got my first ever smart phone, so since then, I've been saving recordings, and collecting them. But yeah, that was my dream.

AI generated interpretation Based on your dream, there are several key symbols and themes that can be analyzed and interpreted. 1. California: California represents a significant period of your past. As a child, it symbolizes a time of innocence, growth, and exploration. It may also represent a desire to relive or reconnect with those experiences or aspects of your childhood. 2. Valencia: Specifically being in Valencia, which is right outside Los Angeles, may symbolize your longing for a sense of familiarity or a connection to a specific place. It could suggest a desire to go back to a time or location where you felt more at home or connected to your surroundings. 3. Elementary school and teachers: Your dream's setting in your old elementary school and encountering your former teachers indicates a desire for recognition, validation, and a sense of belonging. It may reflect a longing for the guidance and support you experienced during your formative years. 4. Memorabilia: The memorabilia given to you by your teachers symbolizes the importance of preserving memories and the significance of sentimental elements in your life. It represents a desire to hold onto and revisit cherished experiences and moments from the past. The fact that the memorabilia includes braille books and cassette tapes suggests your desire to hold onto sensory experiences and engage with them in a meaningful way. 5. Braille books and cassette tapes: These items represent your ability to engage with the world and create tangible representations of your experiences. The braille books portray your desire for intellectual stimulation and storytelling, while the cassette tapes represent your love for recording and preserving memories. They symbolize your desire to capture and remember important moments in your life. Overall, your dream seems to be reflecting your nostalgia for the past, particularly your childhood in California. It suggests that you long for the sensory experiences and connections you had during that time. Additionally, it may indicate a desire to hold onto memories and engage with them in a meaningful way, whether through recording or revisiting past experiences.