Dreams

I have never been a deep sleeper. Typically, it takes me quite awhile to fall asleep, and then I wake up several times during the night, tossing and turning. This means that I spend a good portion of my sleep in Dreamland, dreaming of who-knows-what...usually my dreams are excessively strange.

For example, this one from several years ago stands out in my mind. I went to Toys R Us to buy a new purse. (In case you didn't know, the best purses come from Toys R Us...or something.) While there, I also purchased a large amount of vegetable oil. Don't ask. On the way out, it started raining, and these GIANT snapping turtles came up out of the puddles and started chasing me. These were not your typical turtles either. In a race between the tortoise(s) and the hare, my dream-turtles definitely would have won. Eventually, I managed to outrun them, but only after hopping over a large guardrail and having a nearby cop pull out his gun. Interpret that one...I DARE you.

This week I have really gotten into a book by Philippa Gregory, who writes historic fiction, based on the royal families of Europe from long ago. Right now, I'm reading The White Queen, about Queen Elizabeth of York. Apparently, I've been a little too into it, as last night my dream involved me hiding out with all my allies in the Tower of London. Trust me...if I ever had to hide out, a creepy place like the Tower of London is the last place I would go.



Also, later in the night, I dreamed that I went shopping at Kohl's, only to get suckered into helping with their day care program. Summer vacation, and apparently I still can't get away from kids. Sad.