Dreaming of You

I've been having some pretty strange dreams lately. Of course, I've always been known to have strange dreams, but they're becoming more and more realistic. For instance, last week I had a dream that I was eating lunch with some close friends when I began to choke. I literally felt like I couldn't speak or breathe. Frantic, I finally got a friend's attention and he saved me from choking to death. In another dream, Rachel came into the living room and told me that we shouldn't write on each others Facebook walls anymore. Last night I had a dream that I could perfectly drive a stick shift.

I've always been fascinated by sleep. Why do we dream what we do? Is it really subliminal thoughts being illustrated by your subconscious, or are they completely random? Sometimes I feel like there is subliminal messaging, but other times, I feel like there is no way my dreams have any connection to my life. Too many times I've had nightmares of my friends and family dying. Without Amber's decoding of my nightly adventures, I wouldn't be sure of what to think. She's informed me of symbolism such as how death can represent change, or how being saved from choking to death by a friend can mean that even when you make your own decisions, your friends will be there to back you up.

I wish I could remember more of my dreams. For now, I'll just have to do my best to get a good night's sleep.