Strange Dreams...

So I've been having some weird dreams lately. And I usually don't remember my dreams, so the fact that I've been dreaming very vividly is kind of unsettling. Anyway, below are a couple dreams I've had in the past week that I felt the need to write down and remember. The following is from my journal:

June 19, 2014: Last night I had a dream about a rattlesnake trying to kill these trapped kittens. They were in some sort of hole, something I could only reach my hand/arm into. I was trying to save the kittens but no one with me (there were a few people with me) wanted to help me. I think I eventually got the kittens away from the snake but not before they got bit. I didn't know what I was going to do with them. For some reason, the fact that they were bit by a rattlesnake was not an urgent matter. I considered raising them myself.

June 27, 2014: Last night I had a dream. I was parking my car in a dark, dirt parking lot behind a building. My friend and I got out of the car We were going to enter the building through the back door. My friend wanted to make sure I locked the car because we were in a bad part of town. I assured her I was doing just that, but immediately in that moment I knew someone was going to try and break into the car. And suddenly he came out of the shadows, an older African American man, wearing baggy, ragged clothing, clearly homeless. He wielded a sharp object, but was slow moving so I was able to dodge away from him easily. I kept trying to scream at him. I wanted to say "Stop! No!" All I could manage to get out were guttural sounds. I couldn't figure out why I suddenly lost the ability to speak. Finally, I managed a "no" that sounded like it came from a dumb, mute person. The next thing I know, I'm awake and Tyler is telling me everything is ok. He's shushing me and stroking my hair. I realize that I couldn't talk in my dream because I was dreaming and the "no" that I finally managed was said out loud, in my sleep. And I totally scared Tyler. He thought I was having a nightmare so he was trying to calm me down. I laughed because I thought it was funny because the reason I could talk was because I was dreaming. I tried to explain the dream to Tyler but he shushed me again, stroked my hair some more, and held me closer. I'm happy the dream wasn't worse and I am damn sure glad that Tyler was there, holding me, when I woke up. Needless to say, nothing like this has ever happened to me before and it was quite bizarre but definitely awesome.

Why I'm Blogging Even though I Hate Blogging

Warning: This post is all about why I’ve started a blog and may sound pretentious. You have been warned.

I want to change the world.

Ok, that’s cliché. Let me try to break this down.

No, I don’t expect to change the world in the way that important people do. No, I don’t plan on igniting the masses and starting a revolution. I want to make the world a better place for some people. I have been extremely blessed in my life and I want to share that with others. Everyone deserves blessings so I want to share mine. Simple. Easy peasy.

I work in the communications industry, so I think I’m in a really good position to share my blessings. There are two main ways that I can see where my work can help the most.

Number 1: The Escape.
Everyone has struggles and stress in their lives. It’s hard to control how these affect us, so they seep into good parts of our lives and stain them. If done right, film, tv, etc., provide an escape from this, a chance to control what we’re feeling. If people can take a step back from their lives and relax, they can manage the bad and hold tight to the good. They can put things in perspective. They can be inspired. They can smile. There are numerous amounts of escape that a movie or tv show can provide, and I have the ability to create these.

Number 2: The Voice.
I don’t just have to tell my stories. I don’t want to just tell my stories. I have the unique opportunity to give others the chance to tell their stories and share their experiences. I’m always looking for the opportunity to bring out the creativity in others. I think it’s important to share stories with each other, and I have heard so many stories over the years that need a platform and an audience. I want to provide that. I want to share the goodness of the world. I want to share the sadness. I want to share the humanity.

In addition to this, I can shed light on stories that need to be heard that haven’t been. If someone needs support, I can show why. If someone has been an inspiration, I can show that to the world. I am extremely excited about this aspect of my work.

I’m going to embark on a journey to try and accomplish these things with through my work. And I know I’m going to need help eventually. Which brings me to the blog. I want to show the Internet world that I am a person you feel comfortable helping. Because helping me is going to allow me to help others. I want to show you that I’m someone you can trust. That I am a person with values, morals and dreams that are all centered on helping the people around me. And I hope that one day, people can join me in this endeavor.

So I will share my stories here. And I will share the stories of others. I will share things that make me laugh, that make me cry, that make me wonder and dream. I want to show who I am so that I can help other people shine. I want to change the world and I hope you can help me out with that :)

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