Now Is Good

I hope you've got your face masks on for I am full of germs (still) so excuse me while I cough and splutter my way through this post.

Last weekend I did something which I have needed to do for such a long time - nothing! I literally spent an entire evening all to myself as Youngling was staying with his Daddy Doo. I say all to myself the pooch and purry ones kept me company as I watched some films, ate scampi and chips and malteasers for dessert. Well it would be rude not to hey.

I felt a bit artsy last week so I saw two films that may not be to everyones taste but really caught my eye. The first one was All Good Children, which was a tad disturbing if truth be told. Next then was the emotionally honest adaptation of the number one selling book by Elizabeth Wurtzel, utterly compelling, brutal portrayal of one young woman's daily battle with depression in Prozac Nation. It's a film that could really help you understand the torture those who suffer with depression go through on a daily basis.

The last film I saw was a must see for all. Now Is Good, starring Dakota Fanning, Jeremey Irvine, Paddy Considine, Olivia Williams and Kaya Scodelario.

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At first I was a bit put off by Dakota's British accent. I just don't think we all sound that posh in 'real-life'. Maybe posh isn't the right word? Whatever it was it did grow on me as the story unfolded.

Now Is Good is the story of seventeen year old Tessa who is adamant to live her life to the fullest, while she still can. Tessa has a terminal illness and after a series of treatments decides that she doesn't want to feel poorly any longer, however long that may be. In order to make the most of her time she compiles a list of things to do before she dies, with the help of her best friend Zoey. On top of her list was to lose her virginity and little did she know that she would soon fall in love and literally be swept off her feet.

I don't want to tell of the inevitable yet grave ending, but this film, which is based on the book 'Before I Die' by Jenny Downham, had me sobbing my heart out. It wasn't solely for the fact that it was sad which was to be expected given the topic, but it was the range of emotions it stirred which I could not have foreseen.

Grief never truly goes away and for me it just gets easier to cope with on a daily basis. I never forget those who have past but I am reminded of them when something touches me deeply. This film did that so I remembered  those dearly departed. This triggered me to feel guilty and ashamed of my daily moaning and how I can often take life too much for granted. I wished I could be as brave as Tessa's character who was facing my biggest fear head on. 

Most of watching Now Is Good made me think just that. Now really is good and I wanted to hold Youngling and tell him how good it is and that I loved him. Every now and then things happen to help me gain a little perspective, this film was just the ticket. It will be a film I return to throughout the year and remember that I am a very, VERY, lucky lady indeed.

What made you gain a little perspective recently?

Take Care

Love

Makeshift Mummy

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