dreamed a little dream.

Have you ever had a dream that lasted a long time?

I don't mean that it went from the time you went to bed until the time you woke up. I don't mean a repeating dream. I mean, have you had a dream where you started off as a little child and it continued on until you were older?

I have had dreams similar to that, but its usually a short span. This weekend however, I had a dream where it lasted years. I was sad about it at first. Let me explain.

It started out basic: born, school, high school, work, but once I got into my twenties, I met a girl. Her name was "Atoose". I have no idea how it was spelled, but everyone called her "Toozie" [When I woke up, I tried finding the name/word for a definition, and the closest I found was "Aatos", which means thought...strange much?] Anyways, she looked similar to Felicia Day. We met at work. It started with shared glances, small conversations, and her wanting to know what I want from her. She couldn't believe I would have any interest in her because of her "baggage". I told her I needed new luggage anyways and wanted the chance to get to know her. She smiled and agreed to a date. She cooked me dinner. It was awful. But, that's where our connection grew. She soon became the love of my life. We got married, had children, and grew old together.

Then I woke up...it was a dream. None of it was real. I was upset.

Due to philosophy classes, I started getting way to philosophical, thinking what if what I am living right now is also a dream? I started thinking, what if I was remembering a past life, or envisioning a future for my next life. I was upset that I thought I had this amazing life and lost it.

After dealing with the crazy emotions, I ended up being okay with it. I remembered that whatever it may be, this is the life I am living right now. We only get one chance, so make the most of it.

So I ask you, have you ever had a dream like that? If so, tell me about it.