一リトルの涙

Last night, I watched this Japanese drama called 一リトルの涙 (1 litre of tears). From the title itself, I think it should be pretty obvious how sad and maybe boring the drama is. However, I watched it coz it's not about those lovey doey couple separated by ocean and time, but a this is a life story of a young girl which died 1988 due to Spinocerebellar ataxia. This is a genetic disease where one slowly losing control over their body, losing ability to walk, talk, and write. One may even have difficulty swallowing and breathing at later stage. However, even though one lose its body control, his/her brain can still think normally like normal people do. This girl, Ikeuchi Aya was diagnosed with the disease at 15 years old and died 10 years later. During her 10 years, she wrote a diary which was published in Japan and sold in millions. Her courage, hope, and bravery have inspired many. It was so moving and touching how her family and friends react to this. For those who never watch it, I would recommend this series strongly.

It inspires me a lot and asked me to reflect on myself. She was so young, so fragile, on the bed most of the times, yet she gave courage and hope to others. She make use of her remaining ability to make a difference. She said to her loved one that he has future of infinite proportions and he must make use of it. I feel deeply affected when she said that, I'm 23 and I have not encounter any disease that affect my mobility or thinking, so have I made any difference to people around me? Have I created the purpose of my life? I have no idea. Instead of create a living for myself, maybe I should create a better life for others.

Anyway..... I did cry a bucket when I watched it. I don't like watching sad movies, but this was an exception as it is such a wonderful and inspiring series. Plus Nishikido Ryou is sooooooooooooooooooooooooo HOT.... Hahahaha...