I was checking out my older sister's new college apartment. It was really nice, you walked in and there was a bathroom, and closet on your left, if you walked fowards a few more steps and turned right there was a tv room with a couch and sort of bar counter, and a TV that was on a guy wrestling a gator in the grass. I kept walking forward and there was the last room. It had a bed in the middle against the wall with all white sheets. And a big desk on the other side the the room with a tv and mini fridge. I told my sister "bye, see you later this week!" and walked through the grey neutral colored, boring hallway over to the almost rusty stairs, that went on forever in both directions. I quickly got down the stairs and outside of the building (There was no front desk room, just some old metal stairs that lead people to their rooms or to a door to get in and out). It was cloudy outside but if you looked up at the groggy grey clouds you would still hurt your eyes. I saw my mom waiting for me in the Dodge Magnum car. I hopped in the front passenger seat next to my mom. There was a white box in the back that was almost a suit case but not, and some other items I couldn't really make out. My mom and I were driving along this riverside road (the riverside road morphed into a highway street with barley any other drivers) to go home. (I needed to go home to grab my stuff so that I could move in next to my sister for a weekend to prove to my parents that I am independent and capable.) I looked at my mom and said "I don't want to go anymore." She responded with "Thank goodness! I just with all the stuff like homework and house work I have to do, I really didn't want to do this. I would just be too tired." I told her "Oh-..... I meant I didn't want to go home, it just feels like a waste of gas, we should've just brought my suitcase and stuff with me. I still really want to go for the weekend." My mom had a resting face and didn't say a word. I thought to myself "I forgot to put my favorite stuffed animal in my suitcase, I will have to remember to bring him." (This stuffed animal got passed on from my brother to my sister to me, and I have had it almost since birth. It is one of my most prized possessions) We got home, I threw a few more clothes in my suitcase and hopped in the car. My sister was in the backseat now. She was chit-chatting with my mom. While my mom was driving from the empty highway onto the across the river road, I remembered that I forgot my stuffed animal. I was disappointed but hid it. We arrived to the old decrepit apartment house. I told my mom and sister good bye and the car drove off as they waved through the tinted windows. As I walked up the stairs without my suitcase I met a boy my age, he seemed really nice so I invited him to watch a movie with me. He accepted my offer to come over in about a half of an hour. I rushed to my floor and had my suitcase a ticket that said my apartment room's number. I was excitedly looking for it when I realized my apartment room is directly next to my sister's. I entered my room to have it be almost identical to my sister's except instead of a bed I have a giant comfy couch with pillows and blankets on it next to a lamp and no mini fridge. Plus the place is thrashed. I hurry up and clean the apartment room and unpack everything. I made my apartment room nice and comfy. Somehow I know that my dad sent people over to my apartment room to see if I cleaned it or not but they never came. I finally go over to the tv room where sports are playing on the tv and try to turn off the tv but the remote isn't working, the program is changing to a different show. I panic because the boy should be coming soon, so I just keep clicking the off button on the remote. It finally turns off the tv. I calm down and hear a knock on the door. I walk over and it's the boy. I let him in. We walk over the the main room and pass a coffee table with a phone on it at the end of the hallway but begging of my main room with the couch and lamp. We sit down and I turn the tv on. We're sharing a blanket because it's cold and I don't have anymore due to the fact that I just moved in. I start to feel very sleepy. My eyelids got very heavy and I began to finally let myself fall asleep on his shoulder. When a noise jolts me awake. I jump off the couch and say "I'll be right back sorry" and answer the phone. My dad is on the phone telling me to go grab something from a lady in my apartment. I sigh and tell him okay even though it's feels stupid and annoying. I hang up the phone and the boy left he's going to come back when I'm free. I walk outside of my apartment room and see my sister going inside of her's, I begin to talk when she says "No, dad already asked me," and closed the door. So I go down stairs on this seemingly huge creepy (but I wasn't afraid) empty room. there is a giant hole in the middle of the floor leading to the basement. Where there is this old lady sleeping in a wooden rocking chair with a small elf shaped shoe made of lizard on her lap. On all of the walls there are desks and labratory and witch stuff. I hooked myself up to a rope and got lowered down into the room. I gently grabbed the shoe, careful not to wake her. I looked around, she twitched/snored and I stood still because I didn't want her to wake up. she was still asleep so I got realed in and ran back to my apartment room. I got inside put the shoe down and tiredly fell on the couch and thought I should call the boy back to say I'm sorry but free now. I was deciding if I should call now or tomorrow.
This dream is rich in symbolism and intricately tied to your thoughts and feelings about independence, family relationships, responsibility, and the transition into new phases of life. Here's a breakdown of some key elements and their possible meanings:
Your Sister’s Apartment: The setting of your older sister's new college apartment represents changes and transitions in your own life. It could reflect feelings of admiration or aspiration toward her independence and the new chapter she is beginning, highlighting your own desires for growth and autonomy.
Homes and Hallways: The grey, boring hallway and the rusty stairs might symbolize feelings of uncertainty or monotony in your life. They represent the journey and the process of moving forward, often seen as less exciting or daunting.
Your Mom and the Drive: The presence of your mother and the car ride home indicates your reliance on family support as you navigate this transitional phase. Your conversation about not wanting to go home anymore could reflect an internal struggle—feeling torn between family obligations and your desire for independence.
Stuffed Animal: The stuffed animal signifies comfort, childhood, and the connection to your past. Forgetting it may symbolize a fear of losing connection to childhood innocence or the associated support as you move into adulthood.
The Boy: The introduction of a peer represents social interactions and new relationships, particularly as you seek to establish your independence. Inviting him over indicates your desire for companionship as you transition into this new phase of life.
Apartment Cleanliness: The need to clean your apartment before the boy arrives reflects your desire to present yourself well to others as you embark on a new phase of life. It also hints at internal pressures or expectations (such as perceived evaluations from your dad).
TV Shows and the Remote: Struggling with the remote may symbolize feelings of lack of control over situations in your life. It highlights anxiety about wanting things to go smoothly, especially in social situations like your meeting with the boy.
The Old Lady and the Hole: Descending into the creepy room with the old lady may symbolize confronting hidden aspects of yourself or family legacy. The lab and witch objects could represent your curiosity, creativity, and exploration into unknown territories of life.
Overall Themes: This dream captures the essence of moving towards adulthood, balancing family expectations with the desire for independence, and the negotiation of personal relationships. It reflects your struggles, anxieties, and urges as you embark on this journey.
In conclusion, your dream underscores a complex transition in your life, where you are navigating feelings of independence, childhood nostalgia, familial connections, and social dynamics. It’s an exploration of both your hopes and fears as you enter a new chapter.