The dreams that came true

[WhatDreamsAreMade]

I used to feel really super attracted to teachers/educators as a youngster. So much so, I found it difficult to talk to them. Also, my “one who got away” as an adult was a music teacher - the profession was a coincidence, I really liked this person.

Now, quite by accident, I’ve met someone online dating who is a professor. Is it really odd that this profession still really excites me?!

I never thought I’d end up dating a professor, it’s a bit of a dream (fantasy) come true.

What has happened in your life (big or small) that used to be a dream and has now come true?

interesting question.

I was never one to dream about my wedding day or how many kids I'll have or where I'll live or what job I'll have.
in fact I never would've been able to guess how my life would be right now when I was say 20!

the only thing I can think of is that since I was 9 I always wanted a sewing/craftroom.
and I got one. only had to wait 34 years!😁

good luck with the professor

I think it’s brilliant that you got your craft room! If it makes you happy every moment you’re in it, then you really are living your best life!

I thought you meant literal dreams coming true as I've had this happen a few times - I dreamt an estranged relative turned up after years and the following day he phoned from the airport to ask for a lift. I dreamt that my colleague's dog died and when I got into the office the dog had in fact died, completely out of the blue. It had not been ill and there had been no chat of said dog being on its last legs etc.

There are a few other instances similar but those are two I remember. No one in real life seemed as amazed by these as me.

And apparently the correct reaction to 'sadly Linda's dog died last night' is not a triumphant 'OMG my dream came true! That's amazing!'

That must have been so unsettling!

And sorry, but I had to laugh at your reaction to the poor dog’s untimely death. Did anyone believe you?

@EverythingWasGolden

🤣 about poor dog

I really hope my actual night time dreams never come true! they are awful! it's always about something terrifying.
why is it I never dream of winning an ice cream eating contest or having a pool party?😭

I do daydream a bit though.

I don't think they disbelieved me exactly, but didn't seem to think anything of the fact I had dreamt the future

I was a bookworm when little and used to read the author bios wondering what magical ingredients made someone a writer. The bios on the orange penguin novels all ready X is married with 2 children and lives in Surrey. Years later I published a book and realised I was actually married with children and lived in Surrey just like those Gods I used to aspire to be! It's not at all the genteel, quiet Agatha Christie existence I thought it would be. I wish now I had put that as my author bio instead of all the dreary academic stuff that gave my book clout in the industry.

read not ready.

And I meant to say as a child I lived hundreds of miles from Surrey in an industrial city and had never heard of it, so imagined it as some Enid Blyton-like perfection of rolling hills and steam trains.

@Cowbells
that's fantastic!

I'm also married and live in Surrey but have more than 2 kids. that's the sole reason I'm not a writer!🤣

@Cowbells

I was a bookworm when little and used to read the author bios wondering what magical ingredients made someone a writer. The bios on the orange penguin novels all ready X is married with 2 children and lives in Surrey. Years later I published a book and realised I was actually married with children and lived in Surrey just like those Gods I used to aspire to be! It's not at all the genteel, quiet Agatha Christie existence I thought it would be. I wish now I had put that as my author bio instead of all the dreary academic stuff that gave my book clout in the industry.

That’s even more magical, to wake up one day and realise you have become what you used to idealise. Fantastic story, and congratulations!

Hah, I had a great one.. Although it’s also an example of how reality doesn’t usually live up to the dreams you have in your head. Or ends up being different, at least.

I absolutely fancied the PANTS off a minor-ish but very well respected celebrity when I was in my late teens/early 20s. I thought he was my ideal man. Watched his tv shows religiously. Massively funny, very intelligent, unusual but really attractive - basically my perfect man.

Fast forward almost 20 years and for various reasons this man and I had quite a few mutual acquaintances, although I never met him. One day I thought fuck it, I’m going to get in touch with him via his agent and offer my professional services (not a euphemism), which I thought would be useful to him. And I was also secretly hoping he was single and we’d get on.

To my surprised he responded enthusiastically and we arranged a meeting. I was crapping myself beforehand. We’d scheduled an hour’s lunch meeting nearby, BUT, nine hours later we were still together, deep in conversation and having a very, very good time. Got on like a house on fire and there was a clear and obvious mutual attraction. He was single, too.. God it was exiting. With an impressive display of willpower we kept it professional at this stage and I did the work for him, which was fascinating stuff.

Inevitably we did end up having a ‘thing’ together - a deeply enjoyable friendship and fling. We had some great nights together and also became good mates. I realised as I got to know him (and sleep with him..) that he was absolutely one of the loveliest, most disarmingly clever and charming men I’d ever known, but I didn’t want more than a fling physically. The sex was good but not exceptional, and kind of felt more notable as a dream-realisation than amazing in itself. A sort of good-natured conquest, perhaps?

Anyway, that was ages ago and we’re still good friends now. I still think he’s a wonderful and extremely talented, but my burning lust for him has... burnt out. In a nice way. Dream achieved.

I’ve always been very much of the mindset that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. That’s the way you make dreams come true. Fearing rejection or failure is a waste of anyone’s time.

I’m hanging in there for a lottery or premium bond life changing amount ..

@GidgetGirl
I’ve always been very much of the mindset that if you don’t ask, you don’t get. That’s the way you make dreams come true. Fearing rejection or failure is a waste of anyone’s time.

What a cracker of a story. And I love that it drifted into the ways reality doesn’t always match the dream... that’s even more interesting.

When I was a young girl we used to drive past a beautiful school set back at the bottom of a long tree lined drive. I dreamt of going there but it was a boys' school so that was that.

Roll forward some years and my school clubbed together with that school to offer the less popular A level subjects. Twice a week I walked down that drive to study Geology.

I used to be homeless. I used to dream of a house with a garden, a dog and a little girl. Seven years later I've got a flat, an allotment, my daughter and a Jack Russell. I'm the luckiest woman in the world

That’s a huge achievement, you must be over the moon. It must be a daily pleasure. So very well done.

I used to love my Nan's little 2 bed semi as a girl, it was new but had a cottage-y feel to it. I would dream about how I would decorate it.
Anyway at 29 I inherited enough money for a house deposit from a family friend & therefore could get a mortgage - just as my Nan decided to sell her house & move to a retirement flat... we got the house valued & I paid the full price.
My Nan made £40 k profit on her house to enjoy her old age & I bought the house I loved.
My Nan has sadly died now & has left me enough money to change the kitchen which is still the original 1980s style.
I will always be grateful to the family friend & to my Nan.

[quote ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba]@Cowbells
that's fantastic!

I'm also married and live in Surrey but have more than 2 kids. that's the sole reason I'm not a writer!🤣[/quote]
LOL.

I've remembered another one (this might out me). For years and years I had a recurrent dream - a really happy one. It was of suddenly discovering a huge, sunlit secret room in our house. I would call to everyone and show it to them and we'd all be amaze dit had been there all along.

When DH and I were trying to buy a house we kept getting gazumped. Six offers fell through. And then we were shown a house we loved and put an offer in for that was accepted. When we went round to measure up I asked to see the loft space. Agent said: no one has asked that before. She let me go up and it was like a cathedral! It's now two double bedrooms, a bathroom and a massive crawl space for storage. Just like in the dream.

I can sort of relate to the OP but in a very different way as I feel the same way about Truck Drivers the ones who drive the very very big 40ton articulated ones (to be precise) aaaand now i decided to pursue this as a 'hobby' for myself too!! It was always a dream to be able to drive trucks even when i was little too! Luckily my son is also a big fan because not many of my friends or family understand my fascination! It never seemed like a possibility but i looked into it worked out the costs and have the theory tests passed and the practical to take in July! Fingers crossed!

All my life I wanted to live in the country. This is 5 mins from me, where I walk the dog. Took me till I was 45 but never looked back. I just love it!

It's nowhere near the Pennine Way!

I used to dream about being able to drive, being able to buy a car. I used to dream of one day being able to buy a detached house. I used to dream of having no debt and no money worries. I used to dream [both times] that I would get pregnant and have a healthy, happy baby boy.

I got all of those wishes in time and with effort and patience. I had 2 baby boys who were/are happy, healthy and have their own families now. I know how lucky I am. [Bought the house, have no money worries, passed my test, bought the car].

I dreamed of a long happy marriage...that didn't happen sadly.

I must admit I keep having recurring dreams of having a baby but that's not going to happen. I wish I could stop dreaming about it.

Love this thread, it is so positive! I haven't achieved my dreams yet but I'm 26 so hoping time is on my side. I don't have big dreams, just want to finish my degree (while working full time and being a mum) and buy a house!

@Freecuthbert, I’m sure it will happen, and when it does, maybe you could resurrect this thread and tell us all about it so we can share in your happiness and congratulate you.