Scene 1 I was in my childhood home getting ready to attend a memorial service. I'm in the downstairs bathroom. A guy I met once a long time ago knocked in the door. He said he had been looking to get reacquainted with me for a long time but never knew which house or door to knock. He was with his family in a green minivan. They all fast food bags with them, getting out of the car and looking to come inside and eat, but I told them that I was getting ready to attend a memorial service. I had a black jacket on but no shirt underneath, just bare chested. My clothes were laying all over the place. He left and I talk to my brother Eddie or Dan about it who suddenly was now inside my home as well. I told Dan that I would be coming to the service but that I didn't think I could stay at his place in the suburbs overnight. I would drive back home and I could bring his grandfather back if he liked. I could drop his grandfather off at the nursing home. My clothes were laying all over the house unorganized and unfolded. I thought to myself that I really need to get my stuff together. Scene 2 I took the brown like downtown and was in the loop. There was some kind of protest or riot going on and there was strong police presence. I was with another guy taking shortcuts and dodging people to get to a place where I could cross the river. We ended up climbing over some rubble and stones to get to a porthole that took us to lower wacher drive. From there somehow I was able to cross the river. Scene 3 After crossing the river, I ended up a Lawry's restaurant. The Lawry's owners had been trying to reopen the restaurant since it closed some yeats back and where expirimenting with new flavors and seasonings. I found my self sitting at a table trying some new ribs. Soon the table was filled with people. I was sitting at a round table that could sit 8-10 people and there were 8-10 tables in that dining room, almost a banquet room. It became the dining area for a memorial service, thought I had been there just to sample the food. A lady showed up and asked if she could have my ticket. She was with a guy. I gave her my folded blue ticket which had been sitting on the table in front of me. Still dissatisfied, I found out she meant if she could have my seat. I told her I would be leaving soon to attend a memorial service and that she could have it then. Some kids a the next table over were joking that I was going to avenge my friends death at the memorial. I told them that it wasn't that serious and I was only going to support a friend. Scene 4 I was late heading to the memorial service. I called Dan to tell him I wouldn't make it, but he said it would be going on all night. I was in my car downtown and driving on the expressway. It was 11:26 at night but looking like 6:30 pm. The sun was still out.
This dream may symbolize feelings of unpreparedness and being overwhelmed in your waking life.
Scene 1: The childhood home represents nostalgia and comfort, while the memorial service could symbolize processing grief or loss. The appearance of the man from the past may represent a desire to reconnect with aspects of yourself or memories that have been neglected. Your disheveled appearance and scattered clothes may suggest feelings of chaos or disorganization in your life. Conversing with your brother about not being able to stay at his place may symbolize feelings of distance or disconnection in your relationships.
Scene 2: Being in a protest or riot with a strong police presence may indicate inner conflict or tension. Taking shortcuts and dodging obstacles to cross the river could symbolize your desire to overcome challenges in your waking life. Climbing over rubble and stones may represent perseverance or determination in the face of adversity.
Scene 3: Arriving at the Lawry's restaurant where new flavors are being experimented with may symbolize a desire for novelty or change in your life. Sitting at a table trying new ribs could signify exploration or openness to new experiences. The mention of a memorial service in the dining area may represent a blend of nostalgia and moving forward. The encounter with the lady asking for your seat/ticket may suggest feelings of obligation or giving up something for others.
Scene 4: Being late for the memorial service and the sun still out despite the late hour could indicate a sense of confusion or feeling lost in terms of time or direction in your life. Calling Dan and being reassured that the event will continue all night may symbolize support or understanding in challenging situations.
Overall, this dream may reflect a mix of emotions related to past experiences, present challenges, and future uncertainties. It could be a sign to reflect on your priorities, relationships, and personal growth to regain a sense of balance and direction.