Michael Jackson r.i.p.

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Well, I can't believe it has been one year since we lost Michael Jackson. Last year I was driving on the freeway headed to another audition. I wasn't feeling too good about the project but was excited to audition anyway. I had the radio on in the car and heard the news about Michael.

I couldn't believe it. All I could picture in my mind was that beautiful little boy who blew us all away with his incredible talent. We watched him grow into a young man. We followed his music, his life, his laughter.

I was so sad. I went to that audition but my heart wasn't in it at all. I barely heard the direction given and didn't really care. I wanted to go back into the lobby where they had a television on and it was all over the news. The story had just broken and already adoring fans were rushing to downtown Hollywood to place flowers, candles and cards on his star.

I just wanted to go home. I don't even remember driving home. It still is a blur. Now I've never met Michael. I never went to one of his concerts, but I still felt like I knew him.

One of the things that blew me away was finding out he was a Virgo. Now that zodiac sign tends to be perfectionists in everything they do. And after I purchased the DVD "This Is It" I could see how that was true.

Michael's premature death impacted so many people around the world. One of the things that really impressed me was how hard he worked to bring such magic to us all. He made things look easy but he worked very hard. And that is what inspires me.

Michael inspires me to work harder. He inspires me to always do my best in whatever I choose to do. I hug my family more often, I tell them I appreciate them more often. I work really hard at being a production assistant. I give it my all when I write. And I am studying my craft and acting with conviction.

Thank you, Michael for being an inspiration to so many. We have your wonderful music and we can watch videos of your fantastic performances. Rest in peace!

Happy New Year!

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Wow, what a year. It started off slowly then started building momentum. I believe I had auditions every single month. First an indie film, then a low-budget film with no other than Orlando Bloom. Then I met and interviewed George Lopez. I appeared in a local play of the Vagina Monologues. I was amazed at all the Latina women I saw at the annual Latina Day in LA. I saw some great performances at the Breath of Fire Latina Theater in Santa Ana, CA.

I met and interviewed Herbert Siguenza & Hector Luis Bustamante. I interviewed Monica Palacios and director, Miguel Mas.

I wrote, performed and directed an original piece on surviving polio with the inspiration from artist, Frida Kahlo.

I worked on a pilot for Nickelodeon. I performed in a wonderful play, and filmed for 2 days in Hollywood on a new film. Then I filmed a PSA right before Christmas!

I am now eligible to join SAG and that has been one of my goals for 2009. I was so excited and while some people don't have a clue, to me this is a milestone in my career.

I met some wonderful people along my journey. And I hope that I inspired others to reach down inside themselves and find the best in them. Don't be afraid to shine your light into the world. Speak up when you see indifference. Don't just complain, join the world and try to make it a better place.

Thank you, Michael Jackson for being an inspiration. You worked so hard and inspired so many. You made things look easy; when in fact, they are not. But the entertainer in you showed the world what one man can do. I am not a dancer; but I can appreciate your moves. I am not a singer; but I can relate to the emotion that you bring out.

While I only worked for several months, my acting career & writing career really took off. I couldn't have done these things had it not been for the support and love of my family. And for them, I am truly grateful.

Here's looking towards 2010!