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!