Benjii blog...

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Saturday, April 28, 2007

Greetings from Singapore/who do i look like?
Current mood: peaceful

Hey Guys,
Im having the most amazing time over here in singapore...aside from me being kinda sleepless in the early am(in which im downloading a lot of really cool experimental music) im really loving this great culture here in S'Pore as the locals write it. This has been a very theraputic trip for me. The work is great. One of the things Im doing is dan cing on the S'Porian version of sytycd called "The Dance Floor" for its grand finale and results show. It was cool coming there...immediatley doing press shoots and bugging the photographers about what cameras they use and what exporsure are they shooting at, etc. then having my face in the front page of the national paper...to working with the finalists and actually empathyzing what they are going through. It just made me relive the whole experience over and also see now the growth that I have both as a human being and also as a dancer. Im' taking new risks, and challenging myself and remember me a year ago and to see that passion inside of me grow amidst naysayers and dirty people in the business and many other personal matters that are difficult. I just feel really blessed and watched out for by my Heavenly Father....and however you see God as, how much He does love and look out for us...even in turmoil. I love Him.
Well so I've shocked my friends who have taken me around town...I guess most won't dare try the cuisine here...IM like "Oh yeah im on it" I'd try any food atleast once...so far I've loved it all...the food rocks here in s'pore! The people are very cool and just so respectful and real its a refershing thing to see. So anywho...Im also doign another show here and teaching workshops...im excited to be here.

Now onward...Ive been getting recognized here quite a bit...and funny thing is is sometimes people may see may face and think i was on tv or something but cant put two and two together, which i totally understabnd...i dont even know how i still or even would have fans lol...but many here have called me other celebrity names...now remember in Singapore their primary language is English, so its not like theyre living in a translated/subtitled world when it comes to american pop culture.

I've been called:

Jake Gylehal

Justin Timberlake

"Good Charrlote" not sure which one that is of the group...lol

Travis Wall....hehehehhe i have a story to tell him about this chineses girl who was convinced...

Malcom "as in malcom in the middle"

....all of which i don't think i look like at all...lol so weird!

any who i was just curious....what do those that are reading think i look like?

im curious to know:

i think i look like ice cube and jay-z but what do i know?!?!?!?! hahahahah

see yall at the World Swing Dance Championships!!!! may 4th 5th 6th
remember tickets can be purchased at the door...come one day come all take our workshops...etc etc!!!

love yall

b




-Taylor[MLS] :P

benjelltage.

thanks anonymous!



nice.

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New B pics!

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Donyelle&The 'Rents

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New picss

Donyelle pictures! squee!












:OO so pretty! <3


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YAY! Tahir and Donyelle. :) :)



Wayne Brady!! haha YES! RIVERSIDE! lmao. XD


-Taylor :P

YAY! Donny vblog!

haha! I looove this video! The end was too funny. :D And Donyelle's "me" was soo good. <33 =]

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Happy Birthday!

No burfday video....yet. =[ Sowwy, guys! But Happy Birthday to Nava and Mooseyy! :D <33

I'm nearly finished with the montage, Cheese. But I'm tired so I'll finish it up tomorrow morning. teehee. YAY! FFF still lives on! :)

-Pumbaa :P

Benjstah Blog!

hm. At this point I think the Benjeller in me has pretty much died. Not because of B-man's blog. Just basically because after half a year of squeeing and replaying the VFW ending you get tired of pushing something that may never happen. Buuut, Benjelle Familia is forever. And if somehow in the future when I'm 18 Benji and Donyelle are together like we all...insanely dreamed (=]) then I'll be amazingly happy. But if it doesn't I just want Benji and Donyelle to be happy. lol, you guys already know that I'm a Tahir fan. :] But of course Benjelle will always have a special place in my fangirl heart. I love you all! =D Please don't disown me! haha ♥

new benji blog. he's in love & he's feeling kinda up & down about a lot of things. i say, let's just leave him alone & let's stop speculating. i feel so sad for him after reading this. poor thing & to answer his question...yes benji dear, i will still love you tomorrow.
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Friday, April 20, 2007


will you still love me?*************
Current mood: working

Ringing and ringin throughout my head have the lyrics in the great Carole king's song "will you love me tomorrow". its something i've thought about a lot latelt...amidst my crazy travels and hectic schedual. I don't have much time to write or speel check so please forgive me for my shortcomings.
its been a while...i know...im learning that i need to try and sleep...my body has been making me sleep...i nearly hit a boiling point and i think my body finally had enough and said "no myspace for you!" hehehe so yeah, I've been trying to cut back for my health guys...i can only write in the wee hours so ive been, much better...although i should be packing right now...so ive messed up this once for all ya'll...you know there much love to the fans.
which brings me back to carole king...
many many events have taken place in the recent month ive been away...too many to list in fact but i want to show a big emphasis on time...and what it does to people.

Take you for example...
you're reading my blog...probably due to one of many things...
1. you watched so you think you can dance
2. you think im funny
3. you're bored
4. you're obsessed with me
5. you think im cute
6. you respect my opinion
7. you're waiting for me to spill a secret: whether it be about future plans, answering to rumors, confessing my love to a certain someone, etc. etc.

in no way am i saying that all of the above reasons are bad...infact most of them are great and i concider great compliments to the hard work ive put in both my spiritual education, dance, art, and humanitarian efforts. so kudos to you all in those aspects... my love and appreciation to you all.

i have recnetly recieved a horrible email, more of an eye opener...
it stated that this girl "idolized" me.
and she was serious...and told me so then said i was a crock and a hypocrite. i laughed at it...because i really could care less about crabby people. but something did call m=out to me in that letter...a select few idolize me...
im here to say that for you few...please don't. im nothing but 23 year old dude who happens to have gotten a little fame thru his "God-given"...(*emphasis on God) talents. If you feel connected to me or have felt good about something i've done...its not directly from me...its all about the man upstairs. I am simply nothing. So red alert before someone becomes bitter that i posted something uncharacteristic of "Benji". Umm last time i checked its uncharacteristic of me to do something characteristic of Benji...

"will you still love me tomorrow?"

also...some of you are diehard fans of sytycd. SO Am I! I basically love the show...think its amazing...know all the dances from season 1...lol...amazing. I have had the opportunity to meet nearly everyone from that cast...its weird cuz im apart of that same show and have even recieved more press, accolades and even votes than any of the other competitors (SO FAR)...but im still in awe of them. They are my peers...but now, I also call many of them friends and that feeling has died down of hype and more humane feelings of respect and friendship have come into place. I feel that most of my "fans" have or will get more into that phase...than anyother if they are truley die hard. If not...ill probably be mentions now and then...but what once was "benji wall paper on my myspace page" will turn into "oh yeah the guy who won second season"......

Im well aware of that...

"will you still love me tomorrow?"

maybe some of you will...Ive seen many of you order my instructional dvds...come to workshops and actually use me as a doorway to the wonderful world of dancing...and in all honesty, aside from getting the itch to donate to demand and other charities, i think thats the coolest non spiritual influence i could ever have on someone. Dancing is my life and its so great to be a part of this profession....with or without titles accolaides and crazy screaming fans...

im not perfect...im very imperfect infact. i tend to have gas alot...lol and i sometimes snip at people who bug me...I try and be gracious as i can, but some people are so blatantly rude when they approach me its sad...because i begin to shatter their "squeaky clean image" of "benji". I was and still am accessable 24/7 to the world via tv and internet. But i am only a human being. There is only one of me. I cannot take the time one takes to get to know one person when i have a separate life of my own filled with loved ones and people i barely get to see. I recently was at a dance convention. Its really easy to see who are my true friends and who are trying to be because of my temporary fame staus...also those that basically are very green with envy...and have nothing but negative things to say like " fame has changed him" and "he has changed so much...he's not the benji he used to be"........
well let me set the record straight:

I AM NOT THE SAME PERSON I WAS, NOR DO I FEEL THAT ITS A BAD THING!

I am me...in fact the more constant parts and essences that compile up and are "me" are still there.....

I am an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints. So I've never drank, or smoked or done drugs. I've never had sex. I am waiting for marriage. My fondest memories take place in Oaxaca, mexico, second most on the dance floor.
I am crazy, and love to make people laugh...especially those who i trust and love.
I love raising money and other things for the needy. Helping my fellow man. D.E.M.A.N.D. is going very strong! I am in love with dance....all art forms really but dance especially. I love it all...west coast swing will always be my heart, but other forms as well now take great passion in my life...I am a free spirit...I am quick witted...I am very honest...and i know what i want in life.

So yeah those things are still the same ol benji...but im also busier now...im looking towords the future a bit more...saving my money and not spending it on random wastes. I tend to spend more time rehersing and training and teaching then i do sleeping. I am constantly thinking about projects in my head...i tend to not have my phone on because i need to concentrate at time, and I can't play with friends because i dont have as much downtime. When i am in a convention room...i cant socialize like i used to...1, every minute and hour has something booked to it.....2, when i do speak with people i dont know very well...i end up hearing the same question "so what are you doing now? tell us your future plans?!?!?!" ...sorry it may sound weird and as if im biting the hands that have put me on this pedestal but I really dislike repeating myself my great plans so often that they become to familiar and not great to me anymore. I sometimes have to say..."i really dont wanna talk about that" and people give me the most aweful looks and insult me very quickly. I was watching students of mine perform and was asked a question similar to that one and i had said...well Im sorry but i realy dont want to talk about that right now" he flicked my ear and said i owed it to him because he donated money to DEMAND.......HOW SICK IS THAT? so yeah i can be a little upset about that stuff. Ive learned to respect myself and not be a monkey to people as much as i used to be. I used to be a more "kill em with kindness" now im more of a "honesty is the best policy"...and for me its been quite liberating. should i be cold? no. should i be rude? no should i expect to take 5 minutes with everyone i see in a room and repeat the same darn thing all the while i should be somewhere rehersing or teaching? NO NO NO...sorry if that sounds rude, but im being very honest. i was filmed on tv as the obedient kid...I was being taught by professionals who i respected dearly...now, Im normally in the position of being the teacher and choreographer...some people don't get the fect that i wear many hats...I know when to be quiet and when to voice my own opinion and that comes as a big shock for many peeps.

"will you still love me tomorrow?

maybe you will....maybe you wont. I just hope a few things...

that people will stop idolyzing me.

that people will be understanding of my time and my personal life/friends pre sytycd

that people wont mistake what i just said as me being ungreatful for all the support and work many pf ou have put into me and my causes

that people will find balance

that people will understand that i am only a man...accept me as you would a family member...flaws and all and don't get upset if you dont like my song i choose or a picture i took, cuz frankly i know my intentions and you can guess all you want but you don't know jack(jack who? never heard of him!...hahah i kid)

that people will come here because they are friends...even on a fan feel only...not because they expect me to get married to someone from the tv show and force that apon me thinking they know me well enough to choose who i date and/or love.
I am in love...but people need to understand that my life is not a reality show. and I won't mix that side which is something i hold sacred to be ravenged by wolves.

"will you still love me tomorrow?"...indeed i know atleast someone will.

I owe a big thank you to everyone who comes here....I hope you all continue to do so!
I actually love myspacing...i don't know anyone who is as in touch with his/her fans than i am...and although i feel sometimes as if when you give a cookie to mouse hes gonna want a glass of milk, 90% of the time i spend here is not only fun but theraputic.

Now an update outside of all this...(if any of you care...lololol jut messing)

I am very happy these days. I am in love. I am also in love with dancing. To the point that I would turn down a movie if it meant that i would not take dancing to different heights. I dont have some movie and tv plans...but dancing is my professional and artistic priority. I have grown up so much in the last few months with my dancing...and i have the great honor to be sharing that with the world. Im loving choreography and performing and working with the media as well.
Im now just so used to sleeping on planes more than i do in my own bed...its kinda fun the gypsy lifestyle...atleast for the time being!
I do wish that dance would be even bigger than it is...although im not upset by the sttention its already getting...guess i have to do better, guess we all do. I am really excited for some certain people trying out for SYTCD 3... i can't wait to cheer EVERYONE on...yes everyone...im not biased like "some people" (ahem!)
opps anywho...going to reno in a few hours...then to singapore...just finished my tvland performances....yes im back woods...yes i am a brady now as well...lol pics on that will be posted soon.
also big thanks to the new videos and pics....you guys are so talented...ive gotten presents on both my b-day, holidays and other special occasions...thanks you all so much...I have seen them and have them...nd am really appreciative of them although they are not necessary at all. i feel so much love from so many people i truley feel very blessed to have you all.
I am over being sad about past relationships and also being competetive...those regretful feeling were the origional reasons behind my tranining...now its just a pure love of dance and art...and ive grown so much because of it. i feel free in all i do now in movement...its such a wonderful thing.

i do have to get packing if i want to sleep at all...really excited about my show tomorrow. gonna be fun in reno...

peace and love...
my best to all those going thru hard times related to the shootings...
demand is on the way...thats all i have to say...
more updates soon...


will you still love me?

benji! ;)

Thanks anonymous!


-Taylor :P

Clown Krumping!

Anonymous said...
lolol! latin sytycd clown krumping!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39X4oGab8Sk

I looove those costumes! :D Thanks anonymous!


-Taylor :P

OMFGYES!

I am favoriting this right now! Oh Em Gee, Kendra! That was amazing. But omgosh, at like about 4:50 you started hitting every single beat and I was like squirming in my chair from montagey-goodness. *sigh* I think I'm the only person who gets extremely happy at scene fading. =D




LOVE IT!


-Taylor :P

Hey Guys

Once again, Moosey is here breaking her own ideals that one shall not post anything that does not have any purpose whatsoever... But my burfday's on Friday, and I miss you all so!

Muchos lovers, and add me on MySpace: myspace.com/hazzah357

~ Sad Moosey ~

Donyelle!

:D :D "Uh. Yeah. Live. In. That. Bad. Dance. Ah." LMFAO!! That cracked me up :)

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theory??

hehe.

Anonymous said...
benjiman daniel schwimmer
donyelle denise jones
daniel...donyelle...even their names are almost similar...lame excuse for a theory but still

Yeah but it's still better than my theory! "They both dance!!!" haha. :D That was pathetic. XD


-Taylor :P

"theories and such" =]

I'm about to hit the hay, lol. hay. Southern Travis. Twang. :)

But anywayyy, before I headed [um. head? headed? ah. one week off from school and I can barely spell my own name =/] off to sleep I decided to post some commentizzles.

Anonymous said...
ok so, here goes...
Guys, I honnestly believe that benjelle were meant to be together, when two ppl meet living in the same country,same state, and same city, and then they get on the same show, with each other, and they fall in love without wanting to, it just happened. They will realize that they were meant to be sooner or later, but they will, cause fate put them together to meet each other and there must be a reason to this.

I saw this and heard it and I immediately thought about benjelle

"I never thought I could fall in love with my best friend" that is what Monica was trying to Chandler in the engagement scene, and it is SO BENJELLE as well <3

Ta!

Anonymous said...
Here's a theory that I came upon when watching the benjelletage of peas and carrots
-You know how Forrest says to Jenny "you're my girl" (Benji says about donyelle "she's the jenny to my forrest")
Well, benji says in his blog to " 'my girl' i miss ya babe" well it could be donyelle... although it's just a theory.

Also when he put up the caption of "miss donyelle jones" I thought of forrest gump when he said "I miss you Jenny. If there's anything you need, I won't be far away." It could relate to this or even the I miss ya babe in his blog...

Something to think about!
These are only THEORIES!

Well, whoever Benji ends up with I hope she is as awesomely coolio. :) That's all I have to say. :D



-Taylor who still misses Moosey :P :]

benjelle fangirl said...

i'd love to see them dance contemporary to chasing cars. wouldn't it be magic then? sigh.




Yes, I agree. It would be pretty darn magical. I think we would see some bunnies. Some top hats. haha I dunno why I thought that was funny. :/ Too much...STICKYNESS. hehehehe. ;)




This is like the most myspace pimped song ever! "If I lay here...If I just lay here. Would you lay with me? And just forget the world?" I think everyone has had that as a headline/name/picture caption. teehee. <3


May is getting closer and closer! :D


-Taylorkins :P

anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
was driving, this came on the radio, thought of benjelle. lyrics perfectly mirror the benjelle development, of course from benji's point of view. maybe they could dance to this song. i wonder if benji'll ever put this song up on his ms. maybe someone can do a montage using this:

For The Longest Time - Billy Joel

If you said goodbye to me tonight
there would still be music left to write
what else could I do?
I'm so inspired by you
That hasn't happened for the longest time

Once I thought my innocence was gone
Now I know that happiness goes on
That's where you found me
When you put your arms around me
I haven't been there for the longest time

I'm that voice you're hearing in the hall
and the greatest miracle of all
is how I need you
and how you needed me too
that hasn't happened for the longest time

Maybe this won't last very long
but you feel so right
and I could be wrong
maybe I've been hoping too hard
but I've gone this far
and it's more than I hoped for

who knows how much further we'll go on
Maybe I'll be sorry when you're gone
I'll take my chances
I forgot how nice romance is
I haven't been there for the longest time

I had second thoughts at the start
I said to myself, "Hold on to your heart"
Now I know the woman that you are
You're wonderful so far
and it's more than I hoped for

I don't care what consequence it brings
I have been a fool for lesser things
I want you so bad
I think you ought to know that
I intend to hold you for the longest time



I like this song! :) I looked it up on youtube. Me like.

-Tay :P

867 posts!

I want to get to 1000 before the next season of SYTYCD! :D That would be coolio! SO post any random Benjelle related things and I'll post them!! We must reach 1000!!!!!



[spamalama]

:D


-Tay :P

Donyelle's bio

or about me. whatever floats your S.S.Benjelle. ;)



Donyelle Denise Jones is a talented and successful dancer, choreographer, director, teacher, singer and actress. She was born July 3, 1979, in Los Angeles , California , to Charles and Mary Jones. She is the youngest of three children in military family. Ms. Jones chose her dance career at the age of six. Her love of dance and interpreting stories through movement was cultivated by her mentor, Broderick Wilson, until his death October 10, 1997. Following Mr. Wilson’s death, Ms. Jones began her formal dance training under the direction of Lara Arnaiz, Extensions Performing Arts Academy in Lancaster , California at the age of eighteen. She studied ballet, jazz, modern dance and hip hop as well as acting and sing. During 2006, Ms. Jones received national attention as a finalist on the show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” She has been featured in musical theatre production such as Hair, Nutcracker, and many more. Ms. Jones taught and directed the dance program at Palmdale High School for two years. She continues to work, train and perform with Extensions Performing Arts Academy in Lancaster , California .

Emphasizing body movement, use of space, facial expressions and costume design through creative choreography define Ms. Jones’ passion.




-Taylor :P

Woot! Donny news!

Subject HEYYYY!! DO U HEAR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Body: I added a bio and a new bad dance video. So Check it out on THE OFFICIAL BAD DANCE WEBSITE IS UP(still under construction)

If you want your "Bad Dancing" video on the official channel and website submit you videos to info@baddance.com


BAD DANCE RULES!!

Well there are only one..........

Don't laugh!

The whole idea behind this is to make it look like your serious ; )

Simply record a video with your cell phone, and send it to the email address below.

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Have fun wit it

...btw....I have a video blog from Vegas for you...it's coming in 5....4.....3...2 ...you'll see ; )


Love u guys
Donyelle



YAY :) I can't wait for the video blog!!


-Taylor :P

midnight pic spam?! yes!

Myspaceeee <3








I love this picture!






OMG! Benji's earlobes are elongated! :O :O RUBIK'S CUBE! *slap* BWHAHAHA! i love inside jokes. =D







-Taylor :P

Dangerous Donny Montage

Here ya go Kendra. :) Sorry it took so long to post up, I was having problems with my youtube account. :P





=D


-Taylor :P

Montage-liciously-lishy-lush :)

My latest montage. :) Please review! Tell the truth! I want to get better at it. :P






haha. [random] I had corn nuggets today! I was like WTH?! a corn filled nugget?? It actually had corn in it! 0.o XD


-Taylor :P

More Benjelle-ish Poems!

YAY! Thank you anonymous! :]

Anonymous said....

Cinderella

I’m standing on the stairs in a magnificent hall
Wearing the dress that I bought for the ball
It’s long and flowing, sparkling white
My tiara of diamonds shines in the light

At the bottom of the stairs you’re waiting for me
And I gracefully float down for all to see
You take my hand and touch my face
You’re the only one I notice in the expansive space

We’re now dancing in shadows of flickering light
Holding each other close, holding each other tight
You kiss my neck and then touch my face
Then kiss my lips in a loving embrace

Time stands still whilst we are together
Feels so good, it seems like forever
I look at the clock, that cannot be right
But the bells start to chime, confirming midnight

But there’s no need to leave
From the ball tonight
I’ll be with you my prince
For the rest of our life.

- Becci Iddon -

A stranger you were once.
Then, with a gentle look you took my hand.
As our lives engaged,
you lit my life and I held both your hands.
Now that decades have passed,
ours souls have indeed become one.
How fortunate we are
that we have found the love so true
that everyone dreams about.

- Laura Veronica Merodio -

When I'm with you,
eternity is a step away,
my love continues to grow,
with each passing day.

This treasure of love,
I cherish within my soul,
how much I love you...
you'll never really know.

You bring a joy to my heart,
I've never felt before,
with each touch of your hand,
I love you more and more.

Whenever we say goodbye,
whenever we part,
know I hold you dearly,
deep inside my heart.

So these seven words,
I pray you hold true,
"Forever And Always,
I Will Love You."

- Chris Engle -

thought love was just a mirage of the mind,
it's an illusion, it's fake, impossible to find.
But the day I met you, I began to see,
that love is real, and exists in me.

- Chris Farmer -

So going along with the love poem, I found a couple of them, I thought of Benjelle when I read these, I saw love...

hehe! Did you guys see me using those amazingly cool block quotes?!? Heckyeah, you know you love them. :D <3

and omgah.

But there’s no need to leave
From the ball tonight
I’ll be with you my prince
For the rest of our life

that stanza was soo squee-worthy! ♥ ♥


-Taylor :P

anonymous said...

i found this beautiful poem by langston hughes & i got reminded by the benjelle upon reading it. imagine benji reading this to dony. ohhh myyyy...

Reason Why by Langston Hughes

Just because I loves you -
That's de reason why
Ma soul is full of color
Like de wings of a butterfly

Just because I loves you
That's de reason why
Ma heart's a fluttering aspen leaf
When you pass by.




YAAY!!


-Taylor :P

heheheh.

Haha! They played it like 400 times at the tour. XDD This never gets old!




-Taylor :P

:o

Allison looks so different! Maybe it's the hair. But wow! She looks different, but amazazazaing as usual. :)




-Taylor :P

so it's not benjelle but......

YAY BUNNY! =D I think I'm pretty late on this video, but I wanted to post it anyway. :)



-Taylor :P

Benjstahh!

ENJOY! hehehehe. :D

:thanx Faith42591:





-Taylor :P