THE DAILY DIVERSION

OH! HAPPY, HAPPY DAY! ALMOST!

Oh man! My boss is out of the office today, so I took the liberty of sleeping in a little bit (like a whole 20 minutes), so I was a little late to work again. Oh well, I'm sure I'll be here until 6 pm tonight anyway, so that won't really matter, will it?

I remember some of my dream from last night, but it was pretty stupid. I also woke up 3 different times this morning with songs in my head, but I can only remember two of them. I can't remember the first one for some reason.

First song of the day: "1999" by Prince from 1999

Don't even ask. Really, has this song even had a point since the turn of the millineum? I can't say that I've even heard it since January 1, 2000 at 12:01 am. Fun song though. I'm still shaking my head that it actually popped up in my head.

Second song of the day: "Killing in the Name of" by Rage Against the Machine from their Selt-Titled album

I know for a fact why this one is in there. Last night before I hit the hay I made one last post on Hilltopper Haven, directed at a couple of people who are acting like sheep. I guess I was still thinking about it when I woke up this morning. Personally, I feel that people should at least attempt to think for themselves and not just do what they're always told to. In my job, I have to abide by certain rules, which is understandable, so I go the complete opposite in my private life. I enjoy straying from the norm and experiencing the mysterious and even taboo. I always liked the saying "What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger". That can be very true.

My dream: Unfortunately I only remember bits and pieces. It was a not so great night of sleep. I woke up a ton of times, for no real reason. Anyway, you don't want to hear about my inability to sleep, do you?

I think I was away on work someplace and I asked one of the people at the office where a good sports bar is, that also had pretty good food (this is common in real life too). They told me, and "POOF" I was there. I wish that happened in real life! So, I'm sitting at this high-top table eyeballing the menu. I couldn't read anything that was on it, so when the server came around to ask what I wanted I didn't have an answer. Well, after that, he never came back around. That pissed me off just a little bit, because I at least needed a beer. Man can't live on smoke filled oxygen alone, right?

I soon realize that people keep turning around and snickering at me. I just kind of shrug it off, until I figure out why they are doing it. I look down, and no longer am I in my business suit, but I'm wearing a black shirt with "WESTERN" printed across the front. Once I see this, and they notice that I see this, they begin to openly laugh. The snickers (not the candy bar) have turned into full-fledged laughter. Errrrr...

I just try to disregard them all and start looking around the place to see what's there. I look over my left should and see that the bar area (where I am) and the restaurant are separated by not even a half of a wall. What a classy joint!

So, I turn back to check out the menu again, but this time there is the stupid, green chinese latern type thing hanging down in my face, making it impossible to read the menu, again! Dammit!! I just want something to eat! Just then, a server walks up and says "If you want food, you'll have to go over there" pointing toward the restaurant, which was less than a foot away from my current location. I wake up.

What it means? What a dumb, dumb dream!! I think I woke up out of it because it was slowly making me more of an idiot than I already am.

Now, since the dream starts the same the same way that my trips out of town usually start, I don't think too much about it. Bars are just a place where people meet and relax, so it probably just signifies my need to get away from my daily stresses and be with friends.

Then we have my inability to read what's in front of me. I had to have a little help on that one. Again, I went to the dictionary for help:
Reading: To dream that you are reading, signifies that you need to obtain more information or knowledge before making a decision. You should review your thoughts, think things through and consider other options.To dream that you or someone is reading incoherently, signifies worries and disappointments.

I think both thoughts could play here. It always seems that I'm on a quest for knowledge of things I know nothing about. I always try to be a "jack of all trades" and "master of none". In other words, I do my best to be well-rounded. On the other side of the coin, I'm not liking the signifying worries and disappointments part. I could be worrying about my move next weekend, since I've done little to prepare for it, and I'm worried about disappointing my fiancee by not being prepared enough for her.

Next... I know what the black "Western" shirt was all about, right away. It's pretty simple, actually. WKU's men's basketball season ended last night. I'm mourning the end of the season. Now, why would people be laughing at me because of it? Do I feel humiliated that we lost or things didn't end the way I wanted them? Could be, but I don't really know. I just know that I'm sad this season is over. I want WKU basketball season to last 365 days a year, but that's just me.

I think the next thing of significance is the fact that they wouldn't let me have food where I was. It might mean that I'm trying to overcome some things in my life that are holding me back and it's just not as hard as I really think it is (i.e. only a half of a wall). That's the best I can come up with.

The last thing of importance was the lamp hanging in my face. I think it's just a realization of obstacles in my life, much like the wall, that I've got to figure out a way of overcoming.

Okay, so it was a stupid dream, but here's what I'm gathering from it... I need to relax, because I'm stressed over moving. I should probably just ask my friends to help out, that way we can spend some time together, and complete a mission (obstacle) that I need to get past.

There you have it! Another successful release of my subconscious! Now if I could only release some of the fat out of my belly! I wish that was as easy as typing what I think!