May 09, 2012

Girl In Progress- The Swag Sigue-A different kind of Mother's Day Post

It's not always about the material things.  Life is about learning, laughter and love- and the memories those create.  So, how does this tie into the Hispanicize 2012 series and what does it have in common with Mother's Day and madres?  JU SO FONII!!!  They both keep on giving and influencing us long after they're gone. 

Now before BB gets sappy, let's go straight to the story ok? 


One of the wonderful ladies I met during Hispanicize 2012 was Ms. Teresa Garza of Checa La Movie ; she spoke on the panel of entertainment bloggers and was...well, entertaining. Not only is she entertaining, but she's also very generous.  Thanks to her I was put into contact with Mr. Jose Rodriguez of AEM American Entertainment Marketing who arranged for BB to attend a press roundtable for Girl in Progress.   In a future post I will go more into detail about that press junket, but suffice to say my eyes, heart and tummy were filled by the time I left. I must also mention the nice squeeze I got from one of its' stars Eugenio Derbez, but again, that will all be for another post.

 Ok, si, I didn't have to "must mention" the squeeze from Eugenio...

; )

 yes I did.


Babushka had originally planned to go back north to The South a week after Hispanicize thus missing the screening on May 8, however I decided to stay in Little Havana until June for La Tata's 90th Birthday and would be able to see the film.  Of course I didn't realize this until May 8.  Hurriedly I called Jose to let him know I could attend and the dear man was able to arrange seating for me.  Mind you, I had no transportation and it was going to rain, but BB determined is pretty impressive. 

With Popa coffee bag in hand I left at 4:30 for the 7:30 screening.   Three hours you say?  I know my people I say.  Through rain, walking in the wrong direction, and getting wrong directions, the journey via public transit was- interesting.  And late.  Thankfully I had dried out by the time I showed up at 7:40 and took my seat. 

This heartfelt movie tells the tale of a mother and daughter both learning life lessons and having epiphanies. Girl in Progress- be ready to laugh, to cry, and in my case to relive.  Not that my Little One and I had the same exact scenario as Grace and Ansiedad, but we were basically alone and raising each other. And as far as ::shudder:: puberty, I  wasn't the only one with winced eyes nodding their head in rememberance.



A universal story of growing up and coming into one's own.


Was it worth the public transit, the time and the drenching? 
Si.
Was it worth the reliving of ::shudder:: puberty?
Si.
Would I recommend it?
Oh Si.



Happy Mother's Day
and wishing for all loving memories


Babushka Besos a todos.  Cuidensen.




Bohemian Babushka
Bohemian Babushka

Groovy Spanglish speaking Grandma of 6 who loves life and all its adventures. Motivational while still keeping it real, Babushka shows how all things looked at with gratitude are good, and how to say to la vida- JU SO FONII!!!

10 comments:

  1. I love how you were able to tie so many elements into one post! Sounds like you had a good time.

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    1. Well thank you! Crazy stuff right? Just like the person who lived it. ; )

      Y si, I had a good time, always have a good time- or a good lesson. If I'm lucky both at the same time.

      BB2U

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  2. I love coming here to read your posts. I always, always, always leave with a smile. :)

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    1. And I always, always, always ♥ your comments.

      Glad you enjoy my blog and hopefully feel at home and welcomed- because you truly are.

      Appreciating your visit y dandote un gran abrazo.

      BB2U

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  3. wow...this is a great story...and I soo want to see the movie now...love these kind of stories, and yes, I too get sappy when talking about mama...
    gracias, mi amiga, you too are very generous...
    Zulmara Maria
    http://raicesywings.blogspot.com/

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    1. Heje, thankfully it was a story with a happy ending! From one sappy sister to another, you're gonna ♥ the movie, but bring hankies and be ready for a great ride. Just like life and our memories of mom...

      Gracias for commenting y muchos BB2U.

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  4. I can't wait to see this movie. Thanks for the review, xoxo

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    1. Go.Take hankies. Enjoy. De Nada.

      ; )


      Gracias por la visita y BB2U.

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  5. Aha! Found your blog again. I'd lost it for a bit. Happy Mother's Day to you.
    Marissa

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  6. And a very Happy Dia de las Madres 2 U!! Glad you found your way back to my dance and hope you stay awhile. Thanks for being here and for the comment- made me smile.

    BB2U

    P.S. Love your latest post, although mine never looks like that, I appreciate seeing the work of pros.

    http://artologistsstudio.blogspot.com/2012/05/to-maricopa-we-went.html

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Always remember- If someone doesn't see YOUR brilliance, just look at them, smile, and say- JU SO FONI!!!