I dreamt we were at school and we had PE so I had to wear sporty clothes, which I hate. My school was on a hill and there was a huge lake you could look at, where some girls organized a singing contest. I wanted to go there but I felt too ugly so I just watched them from a bench. There were two girls in front of me, Emma and Diana, and when the contest got to an end they turned around, looked at me and smiled. They looked different from real life, they had huge lips and perfect skin, absolutely unreal small nose and voluminous hair. We walked together to class and Emma told me she adores me and that I look gorgeous, especially that she likes my hair. I was very uncomfortable in the clothes I was wearing and I felt hideous but I just kept complimenting her back, even though I felt a lot uglier than her. They went to class and I went to change my shoes, when I looked into the mirror I saw my hair was flat and oily and my makeup was fading. I brushed my hair hoping to get some volume, it didn't work. Then, I tried to tie my shoelaces but I couldn't, they changed colors and they were impossible to manage. A girl with autism from my class tried to show me a cat on her phone but I told her to leave me alone because I was struggling. After the bell rang and I was still sweating struggling to tie my shoelace. A boy waited for everyone to leave so he could come talk to me. He helped me, but when we left the changing room I forgot my shoes there, walking barefoot. When I asked loudly "Where are my shoes?" our teacher told me I am not at all interested in school so I should stop writing poetry and philosophy and start focusing on school because he doesn't like my attitude, even though my grades are very good. I got back my shoes but they were very ugly.
This dream may suggest that you are struggling with your self-esteem and self-image. The feeling of being uncomfortable in sporty clothes you hate and feeling too ugly to participate in a singing contest with other girls at school reflects your insecurities about your appearance and self-confidence. The appearance of Emma and Diana, with exaggerated features, may represent the unrealistic beauty standards that you may be comparing yourself to. Walking to class together and receiving compliments from Emma may suggest that you long for positive validation and acceptance from others, despite feeling uncomfortable in your own skin.
The struggle you faced with tying your shoelaces and changing shoes could represent obstacles you face in achieving your goals. The girl with autism trying to show you a picture of a cat may suggest that you are feeling impatient or inconsiderate towards others, even though they are trying to be helpful. The teacher’s criticism of your attitude despite getting good grades, and the ugliness of the shoes you eventually found, may reflect your fear of not being recognized or valued for your achievements and not getting the recognition or validation you deserve. Overall, this dream reveals your fears and insecurities, as well as a need for validation and support from the people around you.