This dream seemed to have a prominent theme of nostalgia, reflection, and growth. In many scenes, I was not living in the past but rather, revisiting it.
So, the Tinkerbell fairies have made another appearance. (Which I think is so fascinating and strange because I haven't been watching or otherwise engaging with the Tinkerbell franchise recently, but here they are)! Me and some other people were headed into a classroom, and I could tell a misunderstanding was brewing— one which I found stupid and frustrating. Tinkerbell ended up being accused of something that wasn't true. Iridessa shot her a nasty a look as she passed by, and I immediately got mad, coming to Tink's defense.
I don't usually remember specific dialogue from my dreams, but this comical bit stuck with me: I said, "Don't talk to my friend that way!" Then there was an awkward pause as I realized that Iridessa hadn't actually "talked" to Tink in any way because she hadn't said anything. I got a little flustered but held my ground and continued, "You know what I mean! Don't look at her like that!" Funny but sweet, right? Even though I embarrassed myself, I think everyone still took me seriously, which was a small detail but seems very notable upon reflection.
I then went to Tinkerbell and began to reassure her, telling her that she was all these good, kind things and that I admired her. "So just keep doing what you're doing, okay?" During this, I was gently adjusting a headband with little flowers that she wore. I was kind of nervous that I might be messing it up, but I meant it as a kind gesture.
Also in the school setting, I was in a hallway, when someone told me to hide but listen in to what was about to happen. Many teachers, whom I considered to be the worst ones— some from IRL, some not— filed in. I got the impression that they were unanimously disliked by the student body and that what I was witnessing was supposed to be a satisfying downfall of sorts. But I wasn't so sure it was actually going to happen, and I didn't stick around to see. I didn't want to encounter my fifth grade teacher (who was awful to me IRL). I'm not quite sure I was afraid, per se, but perhaps not NOT afraid, either?
Nevertheless, I was desperate to avoid her, so I went into this bathroom/bedroom. Someone was already in there, so I explained my situation, begging her to let me stay. I think she was initially wary because she was using the room to hide that she was with her girlfriend. When the other girl showed herself, and I didn't react to their relationship, they let me stay.
There was also a point where I think I was sorting through an old closet, and I sent a message over social media to someone I sort of knew once (a hypothetical person, not a real one). I didn't expect him to recieve my message, but he replied right away. The closet became bigger and sort of representative of the digital world? I then wanted to continue talking, but I wasn't sure if he wanted me to initiate something or leave him alone. I think we ended up being friendly with each other, though.
Eventually, I started singing about how I was revisiting the past to reflect and help me move forward. Then I was with Ariana Grande, I think? We were singing and flying. I think I had initially been scared to fly for some reason. Ariana and the guy from before expressed how this fear didn't make much sense because there were lots of other, more challenging obstacles while flying. Somehow, this made me feel better. I also noted that I wished we could have been recording our song. Which sort of echoes IRL, because sometimes I make up songs I like but can't remember the words after.
At another point, there was an underwater world full of mermaids. (No idea why mermaids and fairies are recurring lately)! I was spreading around glitter and other magical things and trying to make friends, I think. There was a sort of gateway between the underwater and above world, like a giant filter full of these pearls(?), which had to be balanced on both sides. There was a moment where I was interacting with Ariel. We couldn't speak to each other, and I'm not sure if she was even meant to be real or just a simulation. But when I moved around her, we would sort of dance in the water together. I tried to tell my dad, but he wasn't looking and didn't believe me.
And that's pretty much all I remember clearly.