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Fantasizing

We were discussing what is better -- fantasy or experience. Many a times, the actual experience is never even close to what one had imagined. A complete let down of all expectations. Well here's what a friend had to say...

If you find yourself fantasizing, wondering what it would be like, let your imagination take you where it will. Not only is this the safest method ever, it will be far more pleasurable than the real thing -- without any of the associated hassles. Fantasy is not escape: it is creativity at its most evocative... and least destructive.

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