Music & Love
Dominique

If you guys didn’t know, this passed weekend BG5 performed at this concert called POPCON in Uniondale, New York. Selena Gomez & the Scene and Justin Bieber were the headliners! It was an amazing experience! We had a great response from everyone. We also were able to meet a lot of our fans at the meet & greet. That was so cool. I love meeting fans. You guys are always so sweet. POPCON was at the Nassau Coliseum. It’s a really big arena and the last time I performed at the Nassau Coliseum was when I was dancing for Miley. To go back there and perform as an actual artist was awesome! Who knew when I was dancing for Miley there, that I would come back and perform there as an artist 2 years later! Anywho.. After we performed and signed, we stayed to watch Justin Bieber. We are friends with all of his dancers! I had no idea some of my friends were dancing for him, so that was a nice surprise! Let me just say that Justin Bieber is one talented kid! He sang live, danced, played guitar and drums! One day BG5 will be as big as J Biebs! hehe

Alright, hope everyone has a great week! Love you all.

xo Mandy

1. Sass & Bide 2010 summer
2. Tigerlily Swimwear
3. Surf Luxe- “The Farm” Collection
4. Lover

Hopefully You can draw some inspiration from some of these designers. The key to creating a great fashionable look is to see whats out there, pick out what you like and try to resemble that with your own individual flavor.

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Chase the sun. Give Love to Everyone.

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Most people are somewhat considerate and their actions stem from reciprocation or even guilty obligation, so you never know unless you give them the space to sack up. That’s the difference between a man that loves you or is in love with you – and personally, the former without the latter isn’t a desirable romantic relationship. Guys who love you as a person get you office supplies for your birthday ’cause it’s practical. Guys who are IN LOVE with you get you flowers or sweet nothings just cause it’s Tuesday. See the difference?

***I’m not into playing games but I am into men being the male role in the area of courting.

That’s the part that sucks…

…cause seriously, “if I like you then I like you.” (and if you didn’t get that reference then you betta leave this page right NOW and download “Money Grubbin’” from iTunes. BTDubbs, who got the Lady Gaga reference with my blog title?) Ok wait. Re-focus… what I mean is it’s freakin’ hard to get over that rejected feeling if the one you set your sights on isn’t crazy about you.

Look, males are pretty easy. If they like you, they sure act like it. If they don’t, they don’t. Simple, not easy (as is life). Oh, and if they like you but are “too afraid to show it,” do you really want to spend your time with a guy that you’re going to constantly have to coach throughout the relationship? Give men the space to grow. That’s part of our duty as women.

You are a creature like any other! Believe it. Any guy who gets to have your heart should know how lucky he is to be chosen by a gem like you, and if he doesn’t, you simply say, “NEXT!”

xo!
Noreen

P.S. A little back story on me: Guys didn’t like me “like that” in high-school. Ever. I had one boyfriend, for like 2 months Junior Year. Nowadays it’s a different story I didn’t get it together until like 2004, lol, and it’s still a work in progress but I’m glad I learned these things sooner than later. You’re allowed to know how amazing you are! But please, always stay humble.

P.P.S *Rule #32: Don’t Break The Rules.

Chuy Bravo, star of the E! channel’s Chelsea Lately show, has launched the Chuy Bravo Little Nugget Foundation in order to offer drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatments and facilities for those in financial need. The TV personality recently hosted a Hollywood party to celebrate the launch, featuring a live performance by Beach Girl5 and sponsored by Joico and Reality Cares.

Held at Hollywood’s My Studio, a unique facility that produces customized DVDs, the soiree was hosted by comedian and Leno regular Ross Matthews, and guests included actor and comedian Kevin Nealon, Dr. Drew, Stephanie Pratt of The Hills, former Miss USA Chrystle Stewart, Prison Break’s Camille Guaty and 2012 and Eastwick star Johann Urb. Foundation Vice President Tammy McCann reports that the V.I.P. gifts donated by Joico—the iconic Joico K-PAK Shampoo, Conditioner and Deep Penetrating Reconstructor trio—were the hit of the event! “The girls loved them, the guys loved them,” McCann reveals.

According to McCann, the first venture for the foundation will be to build a rehab center in Bravo’s hometown of Michoacán, Mexico. “It’s an area with a serious problem,” explains McCann. “The drugs are even in the elementary schools and the 11- and 12-year-old girls are turning to prostitution to pay for them. We’ve selected a beautiful spot for the center, and we’re working with the architects now. We’re hoping to help a lot of people and Joico has truly been instrumental in making it all possible.”

Hope everyone has had a great week! So…right now is definitely an interesting time for me and the girls. We have so many business deals being worked out and so much is going on around us that we can’t see so it feels like things are moving slowly. When really, things are moving quite fast under the circumstances. I’m so grateful for all the girls of BG5. Not only because of who they are as people but because of the perseverance we all have. People on the outside looking in, don’t realize how much faith, focus and perseverance you must have to do what we do. And we all have it! We all keep each other lifted up when things seem low and we keep each other strong. And I just really appreciate each one of my girls!

We have a lot of spare time on our hands at the moment so I’ve been trying to think of things I can do to keep myself busy in the meantime haha. Dance classes, renting a room at a soundstage and singing all my favorite songs on my ipod, trying new exercise classes, things that are fun and cheap! Last night Noreen introduced me to this great spot she goes to on Thursday nights to enjoy live music. I was all out of fun ideas for the day so I was happy to go. The music was AMAZING. The singer, the drummer and the guitarist were phenomenal and the crazy thing is, they don’t even practice before they play they just sort of freestyle and jam. They were playing old songs like Michael Jacksons “Rock With You” and “Candy Rain” by Soul For Real. And new songs by John Mayer and Musiq Soulchild. The atmosphere of the room was incredible. It was candlelit and you could tell everyone there had a deep love for music. By the end of the night we were all dancing in the middle of the restaurant and just having a great time. That night made me appreciate music even more than I already do. I listen to music everyday on my ipod, in my car, or on my computer. But nothing really compares to LIVE, intimate, soulful music. The feeling I was getting while just sitting there listening and watching was so fulfilling. It’s amazing the impact music can have on you when you just sit and listen. I’m so grateful that music moves me the way it does. I love it! I’m definitely going back the next time they’re playing!

Music & Love
Dominique

P.S. I just discovered this new Hawaiian artist when I was just looking around on itunes. Her name is Anuhea and she’s great. All her songs have a beach/rasta vibe to them and her voice is so smooth. My favorite songs from her album are “Here I Go Again,” “Big Deal,” and “Just Want You Around.” Check her out if you want!

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And this is the link to the list of companies that DO NOT test on animals:
http://search.caringconsumer.com/search_list_icons.aspx?Donottest=8&Product=0&Dotest=-1

So please take a minute and go through these lists. Animals can’t talk, so we need to be their voice. Even the smallest change, like switching to a toothpaste that doesn’t practice animal testing, can really make a difference.

And that’s all I got! I hope everyone has a great weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing my girls tomorrow to sing and possibly do a new youtube video. So stay tuned!!

Song of the day: I’m Yours by The Script

xo Mandy

I want you to know that even as far as I’ve come on my journey, I still get these feelings and from what I hear from older adults, this fear never goes away. So I figure, as long as life is going to keep throwing us into new situations where we will feel insecure, we might as well start teaching ourselves how to deal with it, NOW. How do I deal with it? I just remember that there is only one me, and there is a purpose for my life in this world that no one else can fill. I don’t know everything that I will do in the future, but I do know that no matter what, all the gifts I have to offer are special. Greatness is universal. Your greatness is unique. We are all unique beings playing in the world, that have never been here before in this way, and never will be again. This is what I constantly remind myself, especially in times that I feel intimidated by another’s talent and greatness. I recognize that I too am great and have something to offer that no one else can. Instead of felling “less-than” I praise and acknowledge their awesomeness. Remember: If you can see it and appreciate it, you can have it for yourself too!

There is something special that you and only you bring to this world. Do you know what it is? And if not yet, will you go on the path to discovering and creating it?

Till next time…

xo,
Noreen

P.S. The blog title totally doesn’t make sense. Ha. It’s a quote from the movie “Anchorman,” and it’s just really fun to say, that’s all!