Did you hear her speech? I heard it three times on Radio NZ. She gushed with joy and used the word 'goddesses'. Now, I've gotta ask: What's the big deal about Kate getting excited (as commented on by some media personalities)? Go Kate! This woman had just achieved a life long dream, she'd been working at it since childhood in a roundabout way, talking into a shampoo bottle in front of a bathroom mirror as she imagined she was receiving an Oscar. Why wouldn't she rave? And why is it that as children our excitement is welcomed and appreciated, yet as adults, public displays of joy and enthusiasm aren't so well received? Guess what? It's OK to be and appear happy. In fact, I declare it a new fad, and very cool. I wonder if the masses will head my trend setting statement...I could relate to Kate. I've had moments in my life where precious dreams have been realised, I remember the jubilation. I enjoyed being reminded of how it feels. Seeing celebs like Kate expressing their true emotions on the world stage sends out the message that it's OK to show happiness. It gives people permission to be themselves during moments of personal victory. And she wasn't jumping up and down, air punching and shouting 'yeah!' at the people who didn't win an Oscar. She was stumbling over her words, she had a lump in her throat, she was thankful and appreciative and she honoured the talent of all the other actress 'goddesses' - a term I use all the time because it implies the said 'goddess' women are powerful and capable of achieving anything. And we are.
I'm thankful to have heard her speech (accidentally) thrice. I will enjoy this new fad of cool happiness immensely.
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