March 9, 2024

I woke up in my room but something was off about it. There was an extra bed by the window and some children’s clothing on it. I walked towards the stairs and saw that the living room was now a large open area and none of the furniture seemed familiar. I decided to lay down on the sofa and started watching a livestream playing on my phone. My mom came down the stairs in sportswear.

I quickly became lucid and went back upstairs. I thought I would try out flying by taking it one step at a time. I stood at the top of the stairs, first stepping forward with my right foot while conjuring an upward force from below. Then I took another step. And another - until I was standing a few meters in the air. The air below me felt unstable, like I could fall down at any time.

I spotted a flyer for a salon and decided to head out the front door. There was a student demonstration at the intersection across the street over increasing rents and the cost of living. I weaved through the crowds and streets in a half-flying state until I reached the “Curves Nail and Hair Salon”. I entered the unassuming storefront and the narrow hallway inside was lined with faceless mannequin heads outfitted with wigs. I selected the one with silver drills and was led into a small booth. Inside of the booth I was asked to rate images of Tom and Jerry.