I Rather Wait A LifeTime

Would I prefer to grow in love with someone, or wait a life time for that perfect someone?

By O'Jay-Maria Harris

Growing to love someone takes time and a lot of patience and persistence; just by trying to make things work only makes the relationship special. This also helps you appreciate the person for who they are. Life is short and I want to enjoy it by making the best out of it, so I guess I don’t have much time to wait a life time for that perfect somebody.

I know I had promised myself I would never settle, but if this works and I’m happy I consider this more than what I bargained for. And if I was to ever meet my Fairy Tale Dream Guy now that I have settled, I promise to give him my best friends address. He he

Have I ever been hurt?

Oh yeah, a million times! But I could never blame love for what I have been through and if because of falling in love with the wrong person made me cry, I probably deserved it.

A lot of people do comment and say love is overrated and abused, but self love is the greatest love of all and I’m full of it. Therefore, loving all over again is as easy as ABC… Smiling – But I could tell you this, if you have to ask yourself ‘what is love’, then you have never been truly in love. I scream, ‘why LOVE’!?! To be honest though, I would prefer to be with or wait for Mr. Right, so in the meantime I’m not going to stop trying out other sports :-) and if Mr. Right does not come along, I know for sure I’m someone’s Mrs. Right!

So my advice to anyone is, ‘grow in love with whomever your heart yearns for’. Do not be afraid to die if you are not willing to live - same with love; do not worry about getting your heart broken, if you wait for that it will come. But do not occupy yourself with heart breaks; it should be kept at bay and seen as a life lesson, move on. You are better off in love than in trying to find that exclusive city of gold (Mr. Right). For all you know that same person that you keep avoiding is your Mr. Right or Mrs. Right. The right person is the person you give a chance and if that is not what you want you have time to move on.


Another one of my 'Naive Expectations' yet it contradicts everything... What I say is not always what my intentions are and what I do only breaks the trend.

I Love Kobe Bryant

Do you think I would ever meet Kobe Bryant?

Over the years I have brainwashed myself to think that Kobe and I shared the same birthday and his last name was Brian.

I now know better, but I still think he should have called my phone to tell me everything I needed to know about him. Imagine meeting Kobe Bryant or even having a phone conversation with him? A minute with Kobe would be moment I have yet to experience in life, an unforgettable moment that would last me a lifetime.
I am crazy in love with Kobe and a laid-back fan of Lakers; this is only because I support his career. I respect his wife and kids but still think that should have been me. He is an amazing player and because of his determination I have come to love Basketball. Win or Lose I’m still hypnotized by the sweat running off his body and wishing he was throwing balls in my hoop...

Kobe Bryant I Love You and Hope that someday you Read this…


P.S Another one of my naïve expectations.

Boy Your Music Got Me So Hypnotized

I Remember

Every time I walked through that door
I instantly wanted him
How he stirred passions with me
With just a look from his eyes
As I stand here now
I remember the memories
The nights we spent
Intertwined in body, spirit and mind

How many times
Did time stand still
As we were the world
And existence ceases to matter
Save for you and me

I could die
And live in your memory eternally
A never-ending reality of your scent, your taste, your voice,
Your touch, your sex, your very breath

I remember
Every time I walked through that door
I instantly wanted him
He was the love of my life
And my lover



With him no one else existed
Not the others who flattered to no avail
Not the men who tried but did never prevail
For he was my all
My all for one time
One night to make every second, minute and hour count
To take me to a high from which my mind has never come down
Wonderful, unforgettable and memorable
I could love him all over again
Forever

By O'Jay-Maria Harris

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When Love Hurts and the Heart Grieves

It was never ‘just for the moment’, I lied and now I’m just waiting on that moment I can hold him for more than what I wanted it to be. Wishing I had opened up when he gave me more than ‘just for the moment’.

I know this love is real because he constantly runs through my head and it hurts knowing he isn’t there for me to tell him how I really feel. I want to pick up the phone and call him to tell him I’m sorry, just to tell him the truth and that I really cared. Not If I could turn back the hands of time, but wanting to – wanting to spend the rest of my life with him and not ‘just for the moment’.

God sent him in my life to open my eyes showing me everything we had shared was real. To love this way shouldn’t be just another memory, not just another experience but something and someone I want to hold on to for the rest of my life.

I was scared of loosing you and just the thought had me even more scared of not loving this way again. A love so strong that I can’t deny or let go and I don’t want to… I could go on living in denial or close my eyes and picture myself in a world where you never existed, but once I open my eyes there you are in my thoughts, in my heart and in every tear drop that starts to flow. I want to block each memory we shared but I can’t and as much as I want to, the more I accept what we shared was real… Our love - our life; it is real. The value of us is worth more than any pearl or diamond in this world. It is you that I love and I know we belong together – Soul Mates.

P.S If this isn’t real tell me what is? This is more than Love etc…

Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated. ~Lamartine


By O’Jay –Maria Harris

Dedicated to A. Morris

How To Find The Right Guy

We are not asking for a fairy tale life - Just a man who we could call our own

Finding the right guy means looking for someone special,
someone that will compliment us…

Let’s end the sob stories and move on, because I’m going set you ladies straight to a good start on meeting that right single guy.

1st step is making a list of the qualities you would truly admire in a partner.

2nd step is sharing the list with a girlfriend, so you could make sure your sticking to it.

3rd step ALWAYS LOOK GOOD!!

4th step Don’t be afraid to date, explore your options and start ticking off your list. This way you get to practice your flirting skills.

Ensure that your list is what you want in a man, but at the same time let’s be realistic and understand that he’s going come up short. So what you want to do is prioritize your list and if he doesn’t meet your standards, carefully throw him back out to sea. This is important because you want to be happy and once your happy he’s going to be happy!


I want a man who plays sports
So I can cheer him on in the stands
I will be his number one fan
Jumping and clapping if he wins or not
Run to him after the game and tell him what a wonderful he was out there!

I want a man who is a leader
One who is a positive feature to his job, company or church
I want to be there when he wants to do a role play
And tell him his speech was great
Go out there and knock um dead hun!

I want a man who will come home and say, "Babes I had a long day at work,
but I am going to help u in the kitchen to release the tension.

I want a man who will call when he knows I am having a rough day just to tell he loves me
A father figure to our children, religious, honest and someone who is going to encourage me to do my best, someone to compliment me, because that’s what he is getting. A great Woman

Naive Expectations

My Naïve Thoughts to Find My Inner Peace (my heart’s desire).
‘See no evil’, ‘speak no evil’ and ‘hear no evil’… Then wouldn’t life be perfect?
By O’Jay-Maria Harris

My expectations of others are high and I would easily let my guard down; the intentions of others are different from mine yet I am not blind to see it, just naïve to except it. My heart is big and opened to the people I share my life with and allowing them to be real with me as I am with them. I am not afraid to give and not afraid to ‘fall in love’…

I hold the power to accept change and adapt to new surroundings. The transition process isn’t easy – I purge myself and leave the baggage behind. I believe my purpose on this earth is to open the eyes of others- helping them see what life is truly about.
A difference can be made once we set high expectations for ourselves and of others. If your expectations are not met, it is because someone failed to fulfill their purpose in your life. You are to act on this and not accept it!

Some win and some fail –
We are to learn from everyone’s life experience, knowing what it takes to be a winner and how NOT to fail. We all hold that power to make a change in someone’s life, the power to guide a person’s mind; do not judge or entertain their wrong doings, but share your opinion and advise accordingly. It is not an option to ignore what goes on around us, but to accept it first before moving on as we are affected by the decisions these illiberal bastards crafted.

I am distracted by love and naïve to the worldly activities that the Bible speaks of. Naïve thinking we all have good intentions, vulnerable to misfortune but hoping for the best as I continue to open my heart to find happiness and freedom…

Illiberal

Illiberal bastards!

I needed a word that would give a direct image behind the thought process and actions of men; a word that cannot be debated but can be elaborated on, giving us the freedom of speech without being ‘narrow minded’. - I needed a word that would help us recognize what is happening around us and analyze or to put deep thought in doing what is expected of us.

How can you reason with a man who is in denial of his own life and beliefs? When we act in response, our emotions tend to get the best of us as we are in disbelief of what we allow. - And kindly note that this ‘Is’ and can ‘Be’ generally based on any situation as our actions develop into an instant ego defense mechanism only to protect ourselves....

How can we want world peace if we are not at peace with ourselves…? This type of compassion is what we must strive to cultivate in ourselves; however, if we satisfy people in a liberal manner, peace will surely come.

Another one of my Naive Expectations...

By O'Jay-Maria Harris

TIAN WINTER (My Soca Hero)

Soca/R&B/Reggae/HipHop

Hometown:

Antigua & Barbuda
http://www.myspace.com/tianwinter
http://twitter.com/TheWinterman

Biography:

Tian Winter is a 25 year old Antiguan born artist, highly motivated and confident that he is capable of generating further and increased demand for Antigua and Caribbean music from international audiences. He has a unique ability of infusing popular and R&B singing styles into contemporary Caribbean rhythms creating a musical product that excites most listeners into dancing and celebration.

References
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tian-Winter/108160610952?ref=ts#!/pages/Tian-Winter/108160610952?v=info&ref=ts

Congratulations Mr. Tian Winter

Antigua and Barbuda Soca Monarch 2010 was a blast and Tian left me speechless after his Jumpy performance. At that moment, I fell in love with Soca and knowing that he’s blessed with so much talent made it an emotional yet exciting experience witnessing this Young man ‘Storm’ ARG!

The crowd paced themselves anxiously waited for his performance as the MC introduced him and his song next on stage. Tian took the stage with confidence and created a world wind none of us were prepared for! It was more than just rags waving and flags flying; he had his fans going wild and the full support of the Winter Babies. I am still in amazement and I repeat, ‘He stormed ARG last night’ - the entire grounds jumped in the Hurricane!

The young artist had finally taken the crown in the 2009 Soca Monarch competition, for both Groovy and Jumpy right here in Antigua and since then been all over the Caribbean scene making his name known…

Congratulations Mr. Tian Winter for winning the 2010 Soca Monarch Jumpy Competition and 1st runner up in the Groovy Segment with ‘Its Your Wine’. We will continue to support you in your immediate and long-term career goals and look forward to your continued growth with more weather updates within the Entertainment Industry and Music Industry.

By O'Jay-Maria Harris

08/01/2010

Mardi Gras – Carnival – Beads – Rum – Music and The Madness!!!

The word Carnival is used throughout the world to refer to the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras. While specific traditions vary from country to country, it is generally a time of celebration before the sedate season of Lent. The most famous Carnival event is perhaps Brazil's Carnival. Rio de Janeiro hosts the biggest Carnival, but across the country, Brazilians take to the streets for parades, dancing, and partying. The largest and most elaborate Carnivals surpass even New Orleans for non-stop festivities.

Mardi Gras Beads or throws are a fun part of the Carnival festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Carnival season begins on Twelfth Night or January 6th. Carnival refers to the whole season from January 6 through Fat Tuesday, which is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday or the beginning of the Lent season. Mardi Gras generally refers to Fat Tuesday only, but many tourists describe the whole carnival season as Mardi Gras so locals began to refer to Fat Tuesday as Mardi Gras Day to alleviate any confusion. Festivities during the Carnival Season include parties or balls, parades, and king cake. Beginning two weeks before Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras Day, there is at least one parade daily. It is during these parades that the beads or throws are primarily used.

Mardi Gras colors chosen by Rex, king of carnival in 1892, are purple (for justice), green (for faith), and gold (for power). Generally, Mardi Gras beads are a thin strip of beads made from plastic in one color only, but the beads can come in every color under the sun. The most prized colors to receive are the Mardi Gras colors. Strands of bead also come in a wide variety of diameters and designs. The larger the beads and the more elaborate the design, the more desirable the strand of beads.

Text is available under http://party.lovetoknow.com/Meaning_of_Mardi_Gras © 2006-2010 LoveToKnow Corp.

New Tian Winter- SUGAH SWEET [2010 Antigua Carnival]

Communication Barrier Dilemma # 1

Communication barrier dilemma # 1 - Dealing with a very angry, frustrated or rude customer; an effective customer service agent handles and resolves customer complaints/issues by first addressing the customers root issue:

A customer only becomes really difficult when their issues are not addressed. Spending some time looking into the customer’s inquiry/concerns, asking effective questions or by consulting with all necessary departments and/or third parties in order to solve or offer a solution to the customer after having obtained the proper advice or approval, when needed.

For my part, I listen with an open mind and work on building relationships with the people who take the time to provide feedback.

Today’s Entertainment Tip: May 2, 2010

Entertainment: Nightclubs, Bars and Restaurants, a Cultural Event, Carnival and House Parties; what do your customers or audience really want? Because if we are assuming and thinking we are delivering, then there may be a need for change!

We can gather insightful information by our customer feedback or by taking step out of our comfort zone to re-evaluate our ‘Marketing Strategy vs. Project/Product Management’. Entertainment is not just occupying our audience with music, dance, food or travel; it includes a wider range of activities that would be welcomed in today’s world when we think about Globalization. Keeping up to date with the current news can actually help us with what the demands of the public yet taking into consideration with keeping focus on your target audience.

O’Jay-Maria Harris

Entertainment Avenue

The Bar & Lounge Industry is in need of a music service solution. Satellite radio, CD changers, I pods has been, and continues to be, unsatisfactory in providing the ambiance needed to help these trendy hot spots become a unique lounge in our city. Social Networking Media Entertainment is the perfect solution to meet the needs of the industry.

The role of Social Networking is to keep your name and your services in the forefront of the minds of the media. We first need to identify and target a strong market. Look for affordable visibility building no matter what sort of celebration you’re planning, we’d love to help you make music for your business.

O'Jay-Maria Harris
Marketing Director

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