Wow.. That was one of the best entries in the whole competition so far in my opinion. I read the first half or so the other night and was really impressed by your story and writing style, you've sure had some interesting experiences, the one with your teacher was inspiring and unique and you're extremely articulate and the second half just sorta blew me away.

What's really weird and crazy is that.. When you were describing the dream.. For some reason I almost immediately identified with the wise man character, in an unusual way.. It's hard to explain.. But.. I was like.. "This dude sorta reminds me of me.. I like this dude!" LOL... And then when I got to the end and read your words there where you said I am like that guy.. I was like.. Whoa.. And I actually got a lil emotional too.. I think there are some strong parallels there!

And you know.. I've told only a few other people about this, some day I'm going to make an official post.. but.. If steemit ever becomes like the next Facebook, and if the IFC and Marketplace do really well, and we make a healthy amount of money.. I want to make our own sort of IFC in the real world.. Maybe not a castle, lol.. But.. At least perhaps a piece of land where likeminded and good peoples can gather. :) That's my new dream.. Who knows if it will ever happen.. But I was like almost getting the chills sorta when I was reading your dream, how close it sounded to what I want to do.. And then when you said that at the end.. Kinda tripped me out.. Anyways.. I don't wanna ramble too much.. But really awesome entry! Thank you for sharing! A well deserved curie in my opinion! :D