11 September, 2016

Me Before You

Watched this movie on the flight to Seoul. Tear jerker movie about a romantic relationship that blossomed for a simple-happy village girl with no skills and big heart, after she became the caregiver for a disabled Tom. Emilia Clarke was silly and adorable Lou in this movie and Sam Claflin stiff but charming as the quadriplegic Will Traynor.


Fans of Game of Thrones would also recognize Tywin Lannister as Will's dad. This movie ignited fierce discussion about disability and choice. I think the tragedy of the romance would show that it takes more than a sweet relationship to uplift the lifetime of disability. It makes me realize how difficult the life could be for disabled people that non-disabled takes for granted many times. If the movie just ends with happy ending that would portray the life of a quadriplegic too lightly.



Seeing experiences with fresh eyes

Given my propensity to seek new experiences, I wanted to start a new series of article that explores experiences that are new, new to me, or...