Update – after jotting down my initial dream I fell back asleep. I had another dream about owning a house. This time, right next door to my grandma. Two doors down from my uncle. I should note that my grandma and uncle weren’t acting like themselves. They both had a slew of unsavory characters living with them.

I’m sitting in a classroom. The teacher has just given us a drawing assignment. I look out the window and see my husband and father in law working on my truck. I forgo excusing myself from class and burst out the door. The tires are bad and they both blame me… in a passive aggressive kind of way. I turn around and my mother has appeared. She and my oldest brother were passing by. I was surprised to see them. I haven’t spoken to my family in months. I give her a hug, but say goodby immediately. She was obviously hurt by my coldness. I was hurt too. I hoped that she would call out for me again with some plea to talk. She didn’t. I turned my attention back to the school. I notice the architecture now. I’ve been here before in a dream, but never in real life. It’s an older building. The masonry is a pale beige color. A large window spans the width of the classroom and protrudes out from the building. I return to finnish my assignment but find that only the teacher remains. I chat with her briefly before heading to marching band practice. I take my place in the parade formation next to my HS friend Manda. I also recognize Erin (fellow clarinetist) and Lea (flag twirler). We’re all much older. We’ve begun to show wrinkles and are all slightly overweight. I’d guess early 50s. Erin is slightly bossy but manages to help us into formation. I’m on the front line now. The band director steps us off. I can’t keep up, but I’m not alone… It’s a mess. The end.

The overall consensus by the “experts” suggest mastering lucid dreaming before attempting astral projection.  I’m a vivid dreamer normally.  I can usually recall detailed information easily.  Sometimes I’m aware that I’m dreaming.  Hopefully these strengths will give me a head start.  The most difficult part will be taking control consciously.  In fact, I missed the perfect opportunity just two nights ago.

I was driving along a dark highway, searching for my hotel.  The brochure was sitting in the passenger seat.  On the cover, a white stucco building reminded me of a Grecian village.  After what seemed like several minutes I finally found it.  At this point I was exhausted an hungry.  Unfortunately, there was an issue with my room.  I could sense this was going to be a battle.  So, I choose to catch my dinner reservation and come back later.  I was surprised to find my father waiting for me at the restaurant.  We speak only a few times a year.  It was quite emotional.  Although, I managed to hold back my tears.  After dinner he agreed to help me sort out the hotel disaster.  We asked to speak with the manager but she was out of the office.  In a bizzar twist, the manager happened to be my incompetent and tactless ex boss.  I was relieved that I didn’t have to confront her and proceeded to knock a few things off her desk by “accident”.  The assistant manager called us into her office.  She appeared to be in her mid forties, tall, lean, and blond.  I could tell immediately, something was off.  Her demeanor was aggressive.  She seemed to take personal offence to my presence.  She turned to me, pointed her finger and accused me of being possessed.

At that moment I realized I was dreaming and woke up.  I missed my opportunity to take control of the dream.  I wonder though, was waking up actually a blessing?  Could the assistant manager’s aggression have been a manifestation of an entity that I wasn’t equipt to handle?  I’ve read conflicting opinions about astral travel.  Some say that you will undoubtedly encounter demonic beings on the astral plane.  Others believe  that if you’re not focused, or afraid of this type of energy it won’t be drawn to you.  I’m not sure what I believe yet.

For the moment, I’ll proceed with caution.  I’ve decided on a couple ground rules.

1. I must establish some sort of spiritual protection.
2. I must document my experiences.

Hopefully these two things will keep me safe and sane.  I’d also like to find a mentor.  Considering my immediate friends and family have no experience on the subject, this may be difficult.

Someone please let me know… whats going on here?

Last month my supervisor put me on third notice.  A recent layoff left me performing the duties of three staff members.  I can’t argue much, I was behind.  I must have missed the first notice, verbal I’m sure.  But where was the second?

I’m graduating from college this month, so despite the economic slump, I began searching for another job.  I found the perfect opening.  The salary was just right, and my experience fit their needs perfectly.  I got the interview!

I went home that evening to share the exciting news with my fiance.  Before I could get a word in, “We need to talk” he said.  “You’re spending too much time at school.  I feel neglected.”  I’m cold, and apparently, I hate his friends and family.  After 8 years together, he left me.

I didn’t eat for three days.  I Missed work, and skipped class.  I failed a final exam.  The prospect of graduation now seems unlikely.

to be continued…

I didn’t open the door for several days and would have preferred to leave it be. Unfortunately I needed the closet space. I opened the door and raised my arms to reach the book. I grasped it with both hands as if it were breakable or heavy. Now in front of me, I read the golden letters impressed upon the leather, “Alcoholics Anonymous.”

I have issues. lol

I hobbled to the grocery store today. As I limped along I was surprised to notice several other shoppers with irregular strides. Knee trouble is common I suppose, but I’ve always assumed injuries like that come with a great story. Will I be scarred by my lazy Sunday for the rest of my life?

Good News… I think I’m going to check off one of the items on my vision board! Vegas here I come!

Anyone out there? Talk to me.

Its the sound of 400 people standing at once.

It was their energy. I could feel the confidence as they stood. I could feel the pride, as parents watched their children rise. Some memories fade, but I desperately hope that I can hold on to this one!

I’m a bit of a hypochondriac. I’ve worried for years… since I was a child really, that something was wrong. The following are a few things I have unrealistically obsessed over. Colon cancer, heart disease, thyroid disease, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, diabetes, and believe it or not worms! I was afraid that a doctors visit would confirm my worst fears so I avoided them at all cost.

I recently began having chest pain. I realized that my health was slowly deteriorating because of my ignorance. I realized that while I was obsessing over the possibility of having a disease I was ignoring my real symptoms. The following are a few things that I really do have. Chest pain, trouble breathing, sudden weight gain, acne, and irregular cycles. I made an appointment with a Dr.

Now, to apply the secret.

You can see it here.

The images are pretty self explanatory, but this is what each means to me.

Health – Fitness, Self Confidence, and Complete Health

Wealth – $75,000 in the bank, today!

Education – Master of Public Administration

Love – The Perfect Wedding

Home – Financial Stability, and Dream Home

Travel – A few vacations I want to take. NYC, Vegas, Hawaii, Disney World

Family – Husband and Two Children

Corvette – Hopefully before my midlife crisis… do women get those?

Work – A Place to Call My Own

Retirement – With My One and Only

The End – A Better Place

Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.

But… Geocachings website is not that great. I think Yahoo has a great opportunity hear. They could standardize geocaching. They already have most of the resources… forums, photos, maps. They just need to develop their trackable item.

Have you seen this? Three man-made islands are being built off the coast of Dubai! They are calling it the “8th Wonder of the World.” Maybe its just me… but I’m getting a little Titanic vibe from this whole idea. I have to say though, its very interesting. In fact, I just wasted three hours of my life researching Dubai’s Palm Islands.

http://www.nakheel.ae/

I LOVE this photo… this is my dream setting for everything. (My wedding, my backyard, my vacation) Maybe I will have somthing like it one day.

I’ve had a few days now to break free from the very successful brain washing. Do I believe it? Ummm, maybe. But I won’t be joining a cult anytime soon.