I had a dream about the Sunshine Coast, BC, CA, a rural area where I used to live at many times of my life. It was connected to some somewhat similar recurring pattern dreams I’ve had in the past, about a rural bus route further out there, and the stops along the way. In this one, it was set on the local coastal bus route with a focus on the lower gibsons area. Posters had been put out advertising that if you’d be kind enough to pay $20 for your bus fare, that will allow some other people to ride on a lower fee. They were aware that some people were low on money there, but needed consistent rides. Enough people had donated so that some poor folk were able to get by every day using this system.
Going around using the bus, I stopped off at a restaurant that had open windows to the street. Some people I know from my Dad’s trailer park were all there having a meal. It looked nice actually. A semi casual and lovely occasion. These are people who know me and are always friendly to me in real life. They happily waved me over and we relaxed into some conversation. As the convo evolved, it became apparent that Marilyn Manson was at tthe table. I hadn’t even recognized him. A couple people said that it was the 17th today so it was Marilyn Manson’s birthday, and that’s why they had all gathered with him to celebrate his special day over lunch :)) In reality, his birthday is not on the 17th of any month.
I was panicked when I heard that, because that made me think I had forgotten his birthday. I apologetically greeted him with smiles and loving gestures that indicated simultaneously that I was horrified and embarrassed to have not realized what day it was. Everyone understood - no one batted and eyelash or skipped a beat - but they smiled and chuckled. It seemed like I should join their table.
This dream seemed to symbolize previous jokes I had told myself at a time when I lived at that trailer park. I used to imaginatively joke around to myself — what would it be like say if Marilyn Manson moved into the trailer park to live here, or even visit for a time? I thought about the idea that he might have to disguise himself in order to blend in. I thought that he would easily make friends with everyone there, and they would all love him. I haven’t thought about those old jokes for so many years, but it seems it’s something to do with that. About the birthday on the 17th, I do know Billy Corgan’s birthday is on that day of March, but the month now is February and I’m not too sure what it might really mean exactly. As for the bus fares, I think that’s the type of thing that happens unspoken with the bus drivers understanding that monthly passes are often purchased and not used much, as how they decide to give people some free rides occasionally. But not consistently. That’s how things are done in Vancouver where I live, but not on the coast, so it might symbolize that the city is better in some ways than the rural zone there, even though you’d think a small town is more sweet.
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