I Love LA

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Another commercial audition scheduled for tomorrow. WooHoo! No word yet if I have any callbacks on last weeks auditions. Victor called but I told him to sit tight because sometimes these things take awhile. I also heard from Andy finally! He is doing well and he did tell me to contact him if I am in town. It would be good to have lunch with him again. Andy is a young actor who happens to be disabled. He was so excited because he just booked another stand up gig. This makes 3 consecutive shows. Go Andy!

Several upcoming screenings: The Kids Are Alright at the Arclight Theatre in Hollywood followed by a Q&A with actors Annette Bening, Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo. Then on Wednesday, the latest Harry Potter film. Yay! I am on the list for both screenings. Who will be my date?

Auditions and screenings, that is my life right now.

Audition in Beverly Hills

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I was notified yesterday that I had an audition early this morning in Beverly Hills. The role called for was a Mom. I think they are casting only two Moms to be in a music video for a Disney show. It was fun. It was difficult finding something to wear. When I arrived the lobby area was full of folks. There were a few younger Moms but most looked well over 50, 60 and up. So maybe they will choose me (fingers crossed). I would say more but you know these auditions are hush hush so I can't say more.

I called my friend, Andy Arias to see if he wanted to grab a quick lunch but he said he was currently working on the set and couldn't talk. So we will talk later and I will get the chisma on what that young man is up to. As you may recall, I interviewed Andy for Latino LA. He is moving up in his acting career. He will appear in the new Tom Hanks film, Larry Crowne.

So I drove home and stopped at one of my favorite restaurants, The Lone Star. They make the best chili. I'm trying to lose some weight and I love food so I'm trying to make better choices. I'm cutting down on portions and trying not to eat red meat. Difficult because I love tacos. What to do?

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Project is doing a big weekend of women who are writing, acting, directing and putting on live theatre in Palm Springs. And the fabulous Janis Ian will be performing a concert. My friend, Donna was lucky enough to get two passes for the entire event, including a VIP pass to the after parties and she invited me! Yay, so I know we will have a fabulous time. Palm Springs, here we come.

And I was invited by Stacy Codikow, executive director of POWER UP to their annual event November 7 in Hollywood. All kinds of fabulous women will be there and maybe even some from The L Word. Ugh, I can't be at two places at once. If only!

Guess who got asked to review the new Harry Potter film to be released November 19? That's right, me! The first two screenings are coming up very soon at Warner Brothers studios. And I get to go to the final screening. I am so excited as this film is Part 1 of the final Harry Potter film series. Sadness!

So much news today!!! I hope you all took the time to get out to vote. Democracy is a wonderful thing. So with that, I am signing off for now.

Sometimes You Have to Get Away

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It's been very slow out there people. Only had 1 audition in the last two weeks. Yikes! A girl has to eat, ya know? Since it was slow I took some time to get away to Long Beach, CA. I always enjoy getting out for a bit and I had a nice time.

I went to one of my favorite places, the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA). They are having an exhibit from the artist Felipe Ehrenberg. Very interesting work and I believe he said the following quote: "I paint in the land I dream in which is Mexico". The admission was only $9 and the parking is free. I believe if you go on Sunday there is free admission. Can't beat that, can you? If you would like more information, check out their website: www.molaa.org I even went to their gift shop and purchased a beautiful purse, which I love already. And, I almost purchased yet another book on Frida Kahlo.

I spoke with my friend Victor today. And my other actor friend, Andy Arias just worked 2 days on the Fresh Beat Band. That is a show for kiddies on Nickelodeon. Really great crew and nice cast members. They film on the Paramount Studios lot. I really enjoyed working that show. So keep an eye out for Andy. Some of you may recall that I interviewed Andy on Latino LA.

After a few days in Long Beach I was ready to come home. But on the way home I knew there was nothing in the fridge so I stopped by a sushi resturant. Only in southern CA can you walk into a restaurant and find one table of 14 Latinos eating Japanese food. The other table had 10 Latinos and a few caucasians dining separately at the sushi bar. I came in by my lonesome and was seated at a table. I was deciding on which sushi to try when a tune by Janet Jackson was on the speakers. It struck me as really funny that this crowd was so eclectic. And that is what America is all about people.

I can't watch American politics on CNN anymore and even worse on FOX. I get too riled up. I know our President isn't perfect but he is trying to do a good job. I just wish the Democrats would rally behind him and surround him with the covered wagons like they did in the old western days. Because the GOP sure have their fingers pointed at him for everything from immigration to social security to the war in Afghanistan and the oil spill that BP caused. Yes, I know that is his job as President but I thought we voted our members in Congress to help the President not just criticize him and stop everything he is trying to accomplish. Remember our last President? There was no dissent. If you disagreed with him and criticized him, you were either arrested or no one ever heard from you again. WTF, and that's all I have to say about that.

Okay, now polio news!!!! I made an appointment to go to Rancho Los Amigos. Now for those of you who don't know, it is one of the finest rehabilitation centers in the country for polio survivors, like me. And, for spinal cord injuries. Everyone was in a wheelchair except for the staff and me. I felt very lucky to be able to still walk. I did not wear my leg braces to my appointment and I kinda got yelled at about that. But, I did bring them and they were in my car. So I had to go get them and put them on. The doctor ordered a swallow test and a sleep test for me. I did not get anything for the pain (darn) and was told if I wear my leg braces everyday like I am supposed to do, then I won't be hurting so much.

Okay, so I know some of you friends out there have the same thing. So how do you lose weight when you are in a wheelchair? I have to lose some weight. Not because of my health, okay maybe a little bit because of my health but mostly because I am an actor and need to look good. I am ready to tape up my mouth so I won't be able to eat anymore. Just kidding. You know I love my food. So now I am going to have to go on the Cook Yourself Thin diet. You know the receipes are free too. Just google cook yourself thin receipes and you will see these yummy recipes. So, seriously if you can recommend something for me, please do. I'm counting on you, my peeps. And if you haven't signed on a follower, please do so. Gracias, amigos!

Thank Goodness for Friends!

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What can I say? I love my friends! I went on another national commercial audition last Friday for a grocery store chain. And Friday evening I attended a commercial workshop given by my Agent. It was great, she was great and we all had a good time. I spent the weekend in LA; went to the Farmers Market, had a lovely lunch with Donna. For dinner we met with our friend, Andy Arias. We had a good time catching up at Jerry's Deli in Studio City. Then, we watched the hilarious Mommie Dearest! What a blast!

I came home and cooked dinner the following day. I made chicken enchiladas. Tonite I am making pork spareribs, baked beans and spinach salad! I am getting to be quite the cook lately.

I heard my friend, Hector Luis Bustamante is filming an upcoming episode of Bones. I love that tv show and hope to be on it someday, too! I love it when my friends do well and I have to remind myself to have fun at the auditions, be myself and not take it too seriously.

Where would be be without our friends? Speaking of which, there is one former friend who is trying to get a hold of me. Some friendships should go away and stay away. Same with crazy relatives. Stay away! Do I have to wear a garlic necklace or wear a silver cross? Gees!