Graveyards, Friends/Business/Writing/Acting/Theatre

Wassup Everybody!

Well, I’ve found a night job. I’m Valet at the airport. GRAVEYARD SHIFT!! Yes. I finally found a job that will leave my days OPEN! It’s amazing but a lot of the drivers feel sorry for me… poor oh me. They believe I can not find a decent paying job. They don’t know at the “Jesus Year” I decided to make a left when everyone was going right and got into acting. Valet can be quite cut throat. I almost feel like I’m hustling in the streets again in my teenage and early 20′s years.

The family will be here in JUNE!! I can’t wait to reunite after almost an entire year. We will be living in the GROVE in Los Angeles! My better half is amazing and incredibly supportive. California has made me realize that every state has it’s beauty, you just have to be willing to explore it. And what better people to do that with than my family.

I finished the pilot and submitted it to FOX/FX. It’s amazing how the characters came to life. You really feel like it is your baby. My friend, touched up small details and I was on him like a bird watching her eggs. I didn’t trust him and was shockingly concerned. I never thought I could react like that. We spoke about it later. We agreed that any changes that he feels need to be made he will jot them down on paper. I will make the changes myself. Also, if you are working with a friend, clarify creative rights. I strongly felt and I guess still feel that this is my idea. But that’s because I wrote the entire story, most of the characters, and 99.9% percent of the jokes. That’s why I feel that but I also know, it would have never came together as quickly as it did without my friend’s help. He also felt as the creator. Imagine, two parents fighting on whose child is it’s. Sounds like we were in a custody battle. I think my ego took a big leap and began declaring it. A lot of the characters and there situations are based on people I’ve known as well as my experiences… Big I‘s and little u‘s can make things so confusing. The truth is we work well with each other. Him as an advisor, editor, pacer, and overall understanding of TV/Film and I as a writer, idealist, and comedian of life’s experiences. I’m RAW/He’s REFINED. He complete’s me. Yada, yada, yada. LOL! The point is speak about it. It’s the best thing for friendship and working relationships.

I’ve written a few more things. Mainly shorts. One is a RoMedy, he, he, he. Romantic Comedy, The other is a … I guess, I don’t know. Whatever Ocean’s 11 would be. I met a Cinematographer and he would like to shoot the Romantic Comedy. I’m on a hunt for a female. I have two in mind. I just have to see which one bites. I will keep you posted with updates.

Since Wednesday of last week till Wednesday of this week I have gone out on more auditions than I’ve been on for the past 3 months. A friend of mine, fellow “working” actor, has told me it’s been  a very, very slow pilot season. It’s the industry he says and none of his colleagues know what the hell is going on. I meet with him so we can tackle some reads and let me tell you, it feels invigorating to practice your craft. I am so done on performing with a theatre. Those were my first “job” as an actor. The theatre made me a “working” actor for 7 months. There’s nothing like performing. The theatre!

Well, I should get to bed because it’s past my bed time. It’s 7:04 AM (PT). If you are in the LA area, give me a shout!

Link Ruiz signing off. Adios.

Writing, Agency, and Metaphysics

So I’ve been on a little hiatus. I’ve been looking for a night job to make some money and pay my bills. Auditioning is moving very slow, in fact, the slowest since I’ve been in LA. I’ve kept myself busy writing. I had written a web series for sh!ts and giggles about a year ago. I found out about a Pilot Contest that FOX is holding and decided to convert the web series into a 25 to 35 page pilot based on the FOX rules. What have I learned? 1) I enjoy writing. 2) My friend Saúl and I compliment each other as writers. 3) I like writing comedy. 4) Pick up, Crafty TV Writing: Thinking Inside the Box by Alex Epstein. It’s a great read filled with information!

You don’t always get an opportunity to act but you can certainly practice at home, read scripts, and write. I think it helps you view scripts easier to break them down. I have new agents at my agency. Contrary to what my agency says, they are not submitting as often as my previous agents. I can tell by my IMDB score. See if your numbers lower then their are more people checking up on you but if it rises, they are not. Mine has risen quite a bit. Maybe it’s time to move on or maybe I just need to be patient. I’ve accomplish quite a bit in the short time I’ve been in LA.

One thing is certain, I am learning and reminding myself, acting is also a metaphysical trip. See, don’t ask the universe for anything, simply say it’s yours. Don’t feel greedy or modest. It’s not like your taking everything from the universe. It’s infinite and for the taking. Don’t worry. You can’t possibly take everything. You always want to stay, think and say positive. People don’t like negativity in their circle unless that’s how they receive their vitamins and minerals. If that’s the case then they are always trying to bring you down. Whatever you vibe off, learn yourself.

Link Ruiz signing out.

 

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