LADY GAGA WAS WRONG

Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams. If you're wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn't love you anymore.”
― Lady Gaga



I heard this quote for the first time last year, from a friend of mine and for some weird reason it never sat well with me. I know what I'm about to say might invite the wrath of feminists and Lady Gaga's fans on me but I'd still prefer to share my view on the matter.

Lady Gaga has grown to become one of the most popular and most adored celebrities in the world and she serves as an icon for most young people.

As much as I understand what this statement is about and its intended message, I still disagree with it. I don't agree that one path has to be chosen that is, either your career or a man (which I believe represents love). Just the same way a man can get up one morning and say he loves you no more, one's career can come to a halt or get hampered by an injury, a scandal or the entrance of a stronger brand.



We've heard stories of singers who could never sing again as a result of an illness or accident the hurt their voice, dancers and athletes who lost their careers as a result of injuries, some of which they even sustained on the job, big businesses crumble day in day out stripping top executives of their jobs. The funny thing is that while your lover might be mild at breaking your heart, your career (which has no feelings by the way) can dash your hopes on the wall so brashly, leaving you with nothing.

Like they say, "Nothing lasts forever" and I believe that rather than dump your woman/man for your career or vice versa, find a way to balance out all areas of your life. After all, being a true conqueror is about being able to face all challenges of human life and coming out strong in them. Its not about abandoning portions of your life and facing a few so you make it all easier.

FIND YOUR MUSE IN MUSE REPUBLIC

Hello everyone, its been a long four days away. I hope your week was beautiful and you're looking forward to the weekend like me. The weekend is here and I honestly can't wait to get started on all the activities I have planned out for mine.

Today, I'll be taking you into the world of Muse Republic, one of the most enterprising and fastest growing brands I know. It only took one encounter and two temporary tattoos for me to fall in love with this team of extra hardworking young people.

I had a small chat with the CEO of Muse Republic, Mr Kelvin Anyaegbunam about his brand and here's what he shares;




When and how Muse Republic started?

Muse republic started in 2009 as Muse Inc. We started with drawing temporary tattoos that lasted 2wks. It took over Awka and UNILAG because people loved the idea of looking like their favourite celebrity for a while. We had almost all celebrities in Awka wearing our temporary tattoos. Later on, we started customising T-shirts , greeting cards, then polka face (face gliters)and face masks to spice up parties.

How has the journey so far been?
Its been really adventurous for us. We've had first hand experiences on trials, failures, success and achievements. We've been nominated for many awards and we won some like; the fastest growing enterprise and the best magazine in the city of Awka. So far, God has been really faithful.




Vision and aim of Muse republic?
MISSION STATEMENT OF MUSE REPUBLIC

Muse Republic is an expressive platform empowering thousands of individuals, cutting down the slack on juvenile delinquency by helping young people achieve their dreams and endeavours whilst grooming a strong entrepreneurial culture.

Muse Republic remains one of the fastest growing brands in a time of critical employment issues. Muse Couture, Muse Events, Muse Tattoos, Muse Music, Muse Models and of course Muse Magazine have proven indispensable in empowering and spicing up the lives of an unending number of individuals giving them fulfilment and satisfaction through our quality services since inception.

Muse republic in the next 5yrs?

Muse republic will b a strong brand operating in 5 major cities effectively Awka, Enugu, Portharcourt, Owerri and Lagos, fully dedicated to providing and achieving business satisfaction through quality services.



Team Muse Republic
1,Kelvin Lotanna Anyaegbunam. C.E.O
2,Springs Chinedu Udoye (Manager)
3,Real Umera Okeke (Creative Director)
4,Duchess Melody Umeano (Assistant Editor, MUSE magazine)
5,Frank Spez Agu (Muse inc Manager)
6,Amara Modela okeke (Muse modelling director)
7,Nkechi Trixy Ibekwe (muse mag corespondent)
8,KDF Stunnah (muse music director)
9 Chris Umeh (advert executive, Muse magazine)




The foruth edition of Muse magazine is due this month and its free.

MY 042 MARATHON

OTIGBA JUNCTION MONUMENT

Hello everyone,
I hope everyone's doing great? How has the new week treated you so far? I hope its been fair at least. My week started off good and I'm trying to enjoy it as much as i can. Nothing dramatic has happened and i pray it stays that way.

Today, I'll be sharing photos from an experience I tag "my 042 marathon". I'm sure some of you might be wondering what 042 means and what kind of marathon it is. lol. Don't freak out yet, let me explain. 042 is the phone code for Enugu state in Nigeria. Its the state I had my University education in, one that I have come to fall in love with. Enugu state is located in the eastern part of Nigeria and is occupied by the Igbo tribe. Over the years, this 042 phone code turned into a nick/code name for Enugu state.

As for the marathon part, that came about because on one beautiful day, after church, i decided to take a walk round the beautiful city taking as many interesting pictures as my heels let me. Traffic was scanty and the roads practically cleared, the weather was beautiful, I was in a giddy mood and a lady I met at the mall said she loved my outfit. whoop! whoop! It was an amazing experience.



I intend to take more lovely pictures later but i hope you enjoy looking at the ones I have here. More pictures after this paragraph:



OGUI JUNCTION MONUMENT





BUS STOP CHILLING. LOL




THE FERRIS WHEEL :D






THE MERRY-GO-ROUND


AFTER THE MARATHON CAME HUNGER SO I HAD TO GET A RE-FILL


DIANA FROM GUATEMALA AND I. SHE SAID SHE LOVES MY OUTFIT :D




STANDING BY A ROADSIDE KIOSK


WAITING TO GET ON A BUS




HOME ALL THE WAY! WEEEE!!!!

UPDATE: HAPPY NEW WEEK EVERYONE!

BABY SUNRISE AND I

Hello everyone, Good evening!!!!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I'm sure some of you might be wondering if I've disappeared again so I decided to do this post so you'll know that I haven't disappeared. Lol.

Tomorrow, I'll be sharing my Enugu experience with you with pictures and a whole lot more. I had a busy but extremely exciting weekend.



I hope you're all ready to handle my sizzling hot posts tomorrow. I wish you all a lovely week ahead and promise to be here, providing you with lovely tales that'll keep you smiling.

NERD MEETS FASHION.

In 2009, a talented young lady begun her journey into the Modelling and Fashion industry. Oluwadamilola Teidi born on d 2nd day of November, 1990 hails from Kogi State, Nigeria, has a bachelors degree in information technology and currently working as a software developer and a model. Damilola's modelling career kicked off in Cyprus where she had participated in many successful fashion events before she moved back to Nigeria to further pursue her new found love as well as contribute her quota to the growth of the industry in Nigeria.



Contrary to other cliché stories of how people dreamed, aspired or started off their modelling careers at very young ages, Damilola confessed that she never wanted to be a model. It was actually one of those things she never thought herself doing. When asked what changed her mind and set her thought on that path eventually, she said, "It actually just happened. I got dragged into one fashion show by a friend because I was thin and tall *laughs*. From then I was talked into doing some other shows and I fell in love with modelling eventually".

Her debut in Cyprus was at a wedding show where the Turkish designer Abdullah Oztoprak showcased his bridal collection while In Nigeria, it was at "Music meets runway" 2011.



Dami's journey from 2009 till date has however not been one free of challenges. She shares that, she has faced her fair share of rejections and breaking into the Nigerian industry was no walk over for her either. Top of the list of challenges is having to Maintain a career in the Tech and Fashion industries simultaneously. Dami says its her love for both of them that has helped her work both areas, even back in school. Through it all she admits, "Well, I've learnt so many amazing things. How to walk elegantly and command attention with it *laughs* and how to deal with different people and their personality(good or bad). It has been a great but stressful experience and I'm grateful to God for every thing I have been through so far".

Amongst her many contributions to the Fashion and Modelling industry, her recent one' "Styljunki" is the most interesting of them all. Dami combines her experience and passion in both fields of Science and Arts. Styljunki is an online directory for the finest professionals in the fashion industry created by a team of three people including Dami. You can check www.styljunki.com and get more details



The journey hasn't even started for Damilola Teidi. She is pumped with so much positive energy and is looking forward to working on many better and bigger projects in the near future.


Designers she has worked with: Abdullah oztoprak(turkey), Ali k yahli (turkey), Virgos lounge, Vonne couture, Kiki Kamanu, Orange culture, House38, Lanre Da Silva, Mimilee london, Iamisigo, Toju Foyeh, Mai Atafo, Lola buttons and more...
Follow Dami and Styljunki on twitter: @dangeldiva and @styljunki

GUESS WHO????

Hello everyone, I know its been an awfully long time since my last blog post. I'm really sorry I left you all for so long without as much as a hello or a vague explanation why. I promise I'll tell you all about where I've been, why I went off and what I've been doing for the past 5 months. Be sure that I had you all in mind and was deeply pained that I had to stay away like I did.



The good news is that I'm back and this time, its for good. I'm not running off or going MIA anytime soon or ever. In the past five months, I've gathered enough stories, concepts and pictures which I'd share here from time to time.



I'm tagging my blog posts from now on with a new theme titled, "A new journey". Lay back and enjoy my Courageous posts because Chizitere Ojiaka is back to blogging with full force and a renewed spirit.
I can't wait!!!!

UPDATE.

Day after day, there's a new excuse, reason, distraction or commitment. Something that alters the plan. Something that changes the course of things. Hello everyone, how have you been? Its been a while since I blogged and it has been as a result of series of events that are too numerous to mention.

I've been traveling a lot lately and learning a whole lot as well. The passed days have been wonderful. I have a couple of stuff to share with you because though I went off a while, it didn't stop me from gathering up stuff.

I wish you all a wonderful weekend ahead but make sure you stay tuned and watch things as they unfold here...

RE-LEARNING MATHEMATICS

Mathematics is one subject a lot of people find very challenging and this has caused some of us to conclude that its a problem we'll have to live with while a few others have refused to let it stay a problem constantly seek solutions to this problem.

In my case, I studied economics at the University of Nigeria Nsukka and I must confess it was one heck of a fight for me. Maths almost destroyed me and in finding a way out of it, I decided that I will opt for an arts related course for my masters. I chose to study Economics in the University because it was one course I grew really fond of in secondary school. I had no idea that my Maths challenge would stand in my way as much as it did.

For some people like my dad, Mathematics is the easiest course in the world. This is because he sees maths as a subject that is all about following and applying basic principles. I discussed my problem with my dad, told him about my decision to change my course of study to the arts because of my maths challenge and he gave me a basic advice. He asked me to first tackle my maths challenge by studying mathematics from the first principle. He says he believes in my ability and wants me to face my challenges squarely and show the greatness in me.

I must confess that his words that day fell on the fertile part of my mind and has inspired me to face my mathematics challenge, once and for all. To that effect, I have bought the New General Mathematics textbook for JSS1 and have since been studying it. I'll move on to JSS2 and then on till I conclude the entire secondary school mathematics scheme on my own.



So far, I've been amazed. The maths at this stage is quite simple for me but I have been able to recognize some basic principles that I had not noted in the past. Some might ask if its not too late for that but in my opinion, its better late than never. Won't hurt to be a 60 year old math genius even. I'll try to keep you updated about my progress and I suggest that if you are facing something similar, adopting this method will help you learn and better understand maths. It might not make you a maths genius like in my dad's case, but it will definitely help you know how to solve mathematics problems better, although I pray it makes me a genius anyway. :D

Keep reading this blog for more updates.

CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND: LOADED!

Its cheers to the weekend people! Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!!!! I'm sorry this post had to come late but it was due to many constraints that I had in the past week.

On cheers to the weekend today, I'll be telling you about a new hangout spot in Lagos and I'll be sharing some new music with you, thanks to my friend Chudy Ogbuabo again. I'll go straight the stories for today. :D



The Branama singer, Keffi is set to open her own continental restaurant called Branama Kitchen, situated at Mende Maryland Lagos, the exquisite restaurant will be officially opened on February 5th 2012. So get your tummies and pockets ready for tomorrow!

On the music scene, I have three hot new releases to share with you. Check them out and enjoy them this weekend.

Wizkid's azonto free style http://www.notjustok.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Wizkid-Azonto-NJO.mp3


That stupid song audio http://dc388.4shared.com/download/keppOfKp/Bez_That_Stupid_Song.mp3?tsid=20120201-165234-5d97b3cb

#Download (VIDEO) OLU MAINTAIN ~ NAWTI ~~~> http://t.co/HuZ5fXqp

So folks, that's all on cheers to the weekend today. Let's go rock this weekend!

MY MAIDEN VISIT TO A DENTAL CLINIC

Hello everyone, its been a very long time. I'm really sorry I went off on you guys like that but I couldn't help the situation. I've been down with malaria for a while but thanks to God, I'm recovering from it now.

Wednesday was the first day I felt strong since I fell ill and I thought it would be a good idea to swing by a dental clinic and get my teeth checked ASAP! I had been experiencing pain on the right side of my lower molars for almost four months and it was as a result of a hole in one of the teeth.

Four months gone, and procrastination didn't let me do the right thing so I had to get right out the minute I felt up to it and did the right thing. The exciting thing about it all is that it gave me an opportunity to visit Umuahia for the first time in my life, as well as some other places in Imo state I had not been to in my life. The dentist I consulted was my father's school mate at the University of Ibadan and his clinic is in umuahia.



It was an amazing experience, one that I can not find a comparison to yet. The dentist said the hole wasn't infected so there was no need to pull out the tooth. I had the hole filled instead. I felt slight pains before (when I was injected with a drug that made my left face feel like the heaviest numbest weight in the world. Lol) and after the procedure. I was asked not the chew on that side of my cheek for 24hours.

24 hours have since passed and my tooth hasn't given me any more problems! I'm as healthy as a healthy can be. Yay!




Anyways, I have two more posts after this so stay tuned and enjoy the line up. Considering that I have been AWOL for very long now, I'll get right to uploading them without taking any more of your time.