Hello there!

It seems fitting that my last post was on Ash Wednesday, not that I was trying not to post. Easter Sunday was yesterday - out with the old and in with the new right? Well I have some unfortunate news....which can hopefully explain my unintentional hiatus - at least partially.

One March 17th during a Saturday morning dance class at my gym I dislocated my kneecap in the middle of a dance move. because of this I could no longer support my weight so I crashed to the ground and my knee popped back in, or "reduced" as they called it at the hospital, on it's own. To sum up a long story, I received an MRI some days after the accident which showed that I had basically completely torn my MCL, fractured my kneecap and torn part of my quad muscle. This was my right knee mind you so I am unable to drive, unable to get in and out of tubs or cars on my own, and I am pretty much limited in most other aspects.

G has been great through it all and has been by my side since Day 1. Appreciate you love! :-)

I was unfortunately on bed rest up until April 4th and even now, I am limited in what I am allowed to do and not do. I am on crutches and in a full leg brace which is supposed to immobilize my knee. It is annoying however it is necessary. One night I thought that I didn't really need to sleep in it anymore so I decided to sleep without it. I woke up in pain a couple hours afterwards and had to put it on immediately. Once bitten, twice shy...

Obviously this has set me back in a lot of ways. My photoshoot had to be postponed. Everything that had been planned had depended on me being able to pose with both of my legs intact...so we will draw up a new plan for photos, reschedule the big shoot for a couple months but have a small shoot in the next 4 weeks or so just so that we can get some useable promo pics, and hopefully still be on track.

I am so sorry for the delay but I guess it was God's way of saying slow down, give me the reigns, take a break and just follow my lead..which is what I intend to do.

I'm back and more determined than ever to get my music to you.

Till next time!

Officially,

Me

Ash Wednesday

Its Ash Wednesday today. I went to a liturgical mass at noon...received my ashes. The preist said some things that stuck with me. He said that its not about giving up chocolate or soda but it is about abstaining from things that make us sin. He gave the example of being lazy. If you are lazy here and there on a regular basis, it soon becomes a habit. We need to think about negative things in our lives like that that we can give up during this time. The main thing that he said that has stayed with me the most is "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return"...think about it. Evaluate your life and make changes. Not just for the 40 days of lent...but for ever.

Journey to the past...

Yesterday I received 6 of my tracks from my producer. Listening to each one takes me back to when I first came up with the lyrics and the melodies. Thinking about what I was doing when I wrote each one was fun. I hope that it always comes to me as easy as most of these songs did. I can't wait for you all to hear and enjoy my music as well. April 1st is not that far away!

Photoshoot Coming Up!!!

I am excited to announce that I have a photoshoot in the 6 weeks! I am very excited about it and I cannot wait to update my website as well as my facebook page with my new photos! I have no idea how it will all turn out but I have no doubt that they will be amazing! Stay tuned for more on that!

Till Later...

Chika

Keeping In Touch

One of my biggest hopes during my career is to be able to keep in touch with the people who like my music. In order to do that I have tried to make my self very accessible. Besides coming here to my blog and visiting my website at www.officiallychika.com, if you want to keep in touch with me you can also follow me on twitter @OfficiallyChika and "Like" me on Facebook by visiting my Facebook Music page at www.facebook.com/officiallychika. I need to know that you like what you hear and the best way for me to get that is for you to tell me!

I look forward to hearing from everyone and I hope you enjoy what you hear from me!

Thanks so much for your support!

Chika

Valentine's Day! Welcome!!!

It's Valentine's Day and I hope you are having a sweet and loving one. Welcome to my blog. I hope to record my journey as an artist and welcome you to enjoy the ride with me. Fasten your seat belts and recite your Hail Mary's because it's going to be an amazing ride!

Thanks for stopping by!

Chika