Dreams v. Reality

There are nights that I get lots of sleep, then there are others that I get just enough to be able to function the next day. I may be somewhat unique, but I typically dream on a nightly basis. I don't remember half of the dreams that occur, but do remember that I did dream about some event. I have had dreams that have been in sequence, then I have had some that have been so off-the-wall that I begin to question what I ate before going to bed. I believe that there are meanings behind dreams, but as to what the meaning is can be somewhat unknown.

What has led me to discuss this topic is the video below. The song is called "Fireflies" by Owl City. The chorus of the song is really what has me thinking: "I'd like to make myself believe that planet Earth turns slowly; it's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep; 'cause everything is never as it seems." I feel there is a lot of meaning behind this chorus. There are times where I wish time would slow down so that I can get more accomplished, or to be able to spend more time with everyone I consider family. However, there are moments when time is going so slow that I'd do anything to turn a dial to "warp speed" just to get past the occurrence at hand. Sometimes when dreaming, I wake up wishing that the dream was reality.

As I get ready for bed tonight, I wonder if if the "fireflies" will show up...until then, just be.