Thanks to John of Clutterworld, I had the need to post about imaginary friends. John was even interviewed by his imaginary friend in one of his blog post. I have read a few other blogs talking about imaginary friends. Then again, many see their blogs as their imaginary friends.
At some point or another, i believe, we all have imaginary friends. Kids talked to their imaginary friends while playing. I know of people who talk out loud to their imaginary friend(s). Im not talking about little kids, full grown adults. And in more than one occassion, i see people talking in their cars, one on the passenger seat. Unless they have one of those everybody-can-hear handsfree kit.
I enjoy my own company. I'm sure in more than one occassion people have bumped into me alone at shopping malls, cafes or on the road. In 1993 when Counting Crows came out with their debut single Mr. Jones, I couldn't help but smile to myself. I know my imaginary friend is Mr. Jones.
Mr. Jones and me,
Tell each other fairy tales,
And we stare at the beautiful women,
She's looking at you
Oh no, no, she's looking at me
Smiling in the bright lights
Coming through in stereo
When everybody love you
You could never be lonely
Now you know what I talk about with my imaginary friend. Do you have an imaginary friend? What do you talk about with your imaginary friend?
So the next time you see me alone at a coffee chain, come over and say hi. I'll introduce you to Mr. Jones. :)
In an unrelated topic, I took the thinker quiz (thanks to Sarini and Najah) and here's what they say about me:
You are a Musical Thinker
Musical thinkers:
Tend to think in sounds, and may also think in rhythms and melodies
Are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.
Feel a strong connection between music and emotions
Like many musical thinkers, Leonardo loved to sing, and had a fine voice
Other Musical Thinkers include
Mozart, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix
Careers which suit Musical Thinkers include
Musician, Music teacher, Sound engineer, Recording technician
I think you need help. We'll talk more tonight! heheh
Posted by: Sharizal Shaarani | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 12:24
I got the "You are a Musical Thinker" thang also...
maybe we should start a band!! ;-D
Posted by: blip | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 14:33
I had a very imaginative childhood. Used to scare myself with gloves... but no imaginary friend
Posted by: meesh | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 15:20
I am sure you don't wanna meet my imaginary friend.
Posted by: vlad | Friday, October 03, 2003 at 17:38
My imaginary friend is myself - sort of the 'ideal' Idlan in my own eyes. So I find myself asking questions to 'myself' like.. what would Idlan really do in situations like A or B or C
And btw, good choice for the song. Heh :)
Posted by: Idlan | Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 01:23
In a cafe, either I talk to someone or I read book if I am alone.Sometimes, I just write.
When it comes to my imaginary friend, I am more like Idlan.
Posted by: Adib | Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 07:35
omg i'm not weird anymore!
Posted by: graceshu | Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 10:51
I had a bunch of imaginary friends. Maybe 20 or more.. Each with their own and unique character.
Posted by: Lonely Planet | Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 16:45
I had a whole bunch of imaginary friends too. They left when I went to boarding school, partly because I met Mr Jones too! Funny how he seems to be a friend to a whole lot of
people. Anyway. Some people think I'm an extrovert, which is so weird.
Since I hang out with myself a lot. My imaginary friend, he doesn't say much nowadays.
But it's good to know he's around.
Posted by: Ash.ox | Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 11:54