50/50

My friend and I went to see this movie tonight. It's about two best friends and one of them gets cancer. The movie chronicles their journey through battling this horrible illness.

I felt the movie had a good balance of depth, as well as humor. It kept the seriousness of the illness in mind, but used comic relief to lighten the heaviness of it all.

I left this movie thinking a few things.

1-What would I do if someone told me tomorrow that I had a massive tumor on my spine? (Adam-the character from the film was only 27)

2-How would I get through it, and who would I get through it with?

3-What would I feel?

4-What if this were one of my close friends? How would I deal with it? How would I be there for them? (in the movie Seth Rogen says he's going to barf when he finds out---I'm pretty sure I'd also start dry heaving)

No but in all seriousness thinking about these questions lead me to a few insights.

1-I always need to be the best friend I can be. Some times distance or time separate me from my good friends but I still need to take time every now and then to tell them that I love them, they are important to me, and even though there is distance I think of them often.

2-Am I living my life the way I should be? Am I taking full advantage of the time I've been given?- because it could all change tomorrow.

3-If something horrible, god forbid, like this happened to me could I not only be strong enough for myself but for the people around me?

I guess what I'm trying to say is never take advantage of the time you have with those you love. If you [love] someone it must mean they are a pretty important piece of your life. Never underestimate the gravity of loss you'd feel if that piece were to go missing.

Try to always learn, grow, and live the life [you want].

I suggest this film to anyone. It was great, big hearted, has an amazing soundtrack, and leaves the viewer with lessons to ponder. Definitely worth the time and money.