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Was in a residence (with some features of the place I grew up in, but not exactly the same). There seemed to be a mix of people there, including L. Was getting along with her alright, though still very cautious and deferent. At one point, I walked behind her until she went into the bathroom; said something just before she went in which was received with that impression of the combo slightly grumpy patience she seems to give off online. I was then looking at a box of items that maybe she had taken out to look at or wanted something from; she was away elsewhere in the house, and I took out a Ukranian Easter egg (that I had made; so it was still mine to technically do with what I wished, I guess) - I proceeded to break the shell and eat it (unlike actual Ukranian eggs, this was a hard-boiled egg) - then, too late, asked myself, "Why did I do that? That took me a long time to make. Should I make a new one (prompty) to replace it?" Etc.
Other people were about; there was apparently going to be a gathering / party. More people started to arrive; they were setting up in the Living Room for a little concert which I thought I might listen to. Someone else, possibly a current co-worker of mine? arrived with a date or a mate - this part is unclear. But she had a partner. They arrived for the gathering and sat down. It occured to me that there were two parties trying to use this residence (this group, and my family members); I needed to inform someone or one of the groups to make sure they were aware of the others' presence (and perhaps, 'prior claim'?). Not sure if this was in the context of them having to 'share' or whether I assumed that one would have to 'give way' to the other.
While all this was going on, there was also a 'side plot' - I'd taken in hand a young, short-haired blond woman who seemed to be a runaway or some such - but she was definitely a drug addict and there may have been a dealer 'after her'. I was kind of trying to get her to stay away from the Dealer, who seemed to be ensconced in a room in another part of this 'residence' (I know; could the symbolism BE any more Obvious). She was kind of 'out ot it'. Could be led around; seemed kind of passive, but I was hoping I could leave her alone to rest in a safe area for a bit and that she wouldn't need constant minding.
After seeing the gathering forming in the living room, I realized I'd better check on her and went back to see her gone from the room I'd left her in. Yes; when I found her, she was with the 'Dealer' - a sardonically smirking youngish fellow - in his room. (Why are they always Smirking?) I didn't know if she'd gone there or been led/brought in there - kind of didn't matter, as the bottom line was that she was tripping on whatever he had to offer. He said something to that effect; I looked and saw her standing, looking out a window, kind of zoned out. She seemed to have on some things almost like bracelets (but more like plastic ones that stacked up) on her, perhaps stacking up over her limbs/body.
Annoyed and Disappointed, I led her out again. Probably tried to leave her somewhere 'safe' again, though the damage was done (for the moment), I guess.
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Not sure if this bit was a continuation of that inital sequence or a new one, but found myself outside, in the field next to the place I grew up in (but again, not exactly the same). Was going down the slope; there did seem to be some other people around (in general; not right nearby). Was overcast and grey; suddenly realized I was starting to walk through water. Squinted ahead of me (was it a field, or the pavement of a square?) and realized it wasn't just a deep puddle, or just a little localized backup of water - this was the freakin' OCEAN, man! This was ocean-side flooding; the ocean had pushed inland (and there was the danger of possibly being pulled out to sea due to currents, etc. Realizing this, said to self, "RETREAT! RETREAT!" as I turned around, and started to move back the way I had come.
Woke before I saw the ultimate outcome of this.
No EE meditation
Biphasic sleep - in that there was a 3 am pit stop, then a delay before got back to sleep while I thought hard about something that had occurred the day before that had upset me - just trying to be clear on the most logical possibilities about what actually 'had happened'.
Other people were about; there was apparently going to be a gathering / party. More people started to arrive; they were setting up in the Living Room for a little concert which I thought I might listen to. Someone else, possibly a current co-worker of mine? arrived with a date or a mate - this part is unclear. But she had a partner. They arrived for the gathering and sat down. It occured to me that there were two parties trying to use this residence (this group, and my family members); I needed to inform someone or one of the groups to make sure they were aware of the others' presence (and perhaps, 'prior claim'?). Not sure if this was in the context of them having to 'share' or whether I assumed that one would have to 'give way' to the other.
While all this was going on, there was also a 'side plot' - I'd taken in hand a young, short-haired blond woman who seemed to be a runaway or some such - but she was definitely a drug addict and there may have been a dealer 'after her'. I was kind of trying to get her to stay away from the Dealer, who seemed to be ensconced in a room in another part of this 'residence' (I know; could the symbolism BE any more Obvious). She was kind of 'out ot it'. Could be led around; seemed kind of passive, but I was hoping I could leave her alone to rest in a safe area for a bit and that she wouldn't need constant minding.
After seeing the gathering forming in the living room, I realized I'd better check on her and went back to see her gone from the room I'd left her in. Yes; when I found her, she was with the 'Dealer' - a sardonically smirking youngish fellow - in his room. (Why are they always Smirking?) I didn't know if she'd gone there or been led/brought in there - kind of didn't matter, as the bottom line was that she was tripping on whatever he had to offer. He said something to that effect; I looked and saw her standing, looking out a window, kind of zoned out. She seemed to have on some things almost like bracelets (but more like plastic ones that stacked up) on her, perhaps stacking up over her limbs/body.
Annoyed and Disappointed, I led her out again. Probably tried to leave her somewhere 'safe' again, though the damage was done (for the moment), I guess.
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Not sure if this bit was a continuation of that inital sequence or a new one, but found myself outside, in the field next to the place I grew up in (but again, not exactly the same). Was going down the slope; there did seem to be some other people around (in general; not right nearby). Was overcast and grey; suddenly realized I was starting to walk through water. Squinted ahead of me (was it a field, or the pavement of a square?) and realized it wasn't just a deep puddle, or just a little localized backup of water - this was the freakin' OCEAN, man! This was ocean-side flooding; the ocean had pushed inland (and there was the danger of possibly being pulled out to sea due to currents, etc. Realizing this, said to self, "RETREAT! RETREAT!" as I turned around, and started to move back the way I had come.
Woke before I saw the ultimate outcome of this.
No EE meditation
Biphasic sleep - in that there was a 3 am pit stop, then a delay before got back to sleep while I thought hard about something that had occurred the day before that had upset me - just trying to be clear on the most logical possibilities about what actually 'had happened'.