My Names

"Skybluz" has been my online identity since 2003. It started with "Skyblue", but then it seemed too common so i decided to replace the ending "e" with the hippy "z".

My need for several identities is a clear sign that i have an multiple-identity disorder. Different people in different parts of my life know me as a different name. The list is as follows:

1. My family and relatives - Name 1 (Since birth)
2. My Primary, Secondary and JC friends - Name 2 (Since 80s)
3. My NS friends - Name 3 (Since early 90s)
4. My Varsity Friends and the rest of the World - Name 4 (Since mid-90s)
5. My Online Name - Name 5 (since 2003)

Of course, i have my official name as in my NRIC and passport. That makes me having a total of 6 names.

Well, don't expect me to reveal Names 1-4 here. The fact that you are reading my blog means you are knowing me online, so you shall know me as Name 5, haha.

After some time, Skybluz starts to dominate my life. I seem to be too attached to this invisible me that is sort of an addiction, for better or worst. When i open my friendster or facebook, it is "Skybluz". I have always wanted to announce my Name 4, but then the instinct in me prevented the revelation.

There are several instances where i encounter people who cannot adjust to names like "Skybluz". It is probably too unconventional. I have heard remarks like "What kind of a name is Skybluz??!!" Well, they probably haven't heard of weirder names.

What constitutes a name? Are there such things as "a qualified" name vs "underqualified name"? Do names like David, John and Daniel means more simply because they have been in existence since biblical ages? Haven't you heard how celebrity Ix Shen got his name? Some girls call themselves "Apple". I don't see anything wrong if one lass choose to be know as "Orange", or "Ora" for short, hehe...

If by now you still are curious about my REAL NAME, i would gladly ask you :

What is Real?

A name is for the purpose of association. People who know me by Skybluz will not be able to associate with the me known to people as Names 1-4. That is the reality.

I believe I am not the only person with disorder like this. Radio1003 DJ Xiaozhu probably hides her off-air identity for the same reason, hehe.


Are you like me? Drop me a note at skyblue70707@yahoo.com if you are. =p