Please tell me I'm not the only one being emotional....
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
Perth, Australia
July 23, 2021 6:33am CST
I'm just watching the Opening Ceremony for the Olympics. I love the Olympics so much. I find it fun, entertaining, exciting, nail biting and so much more.
I remember the last Olympics's opening. It was amazing. But for obvious reasons, this time, the opening and the whole experience will be very different from other times.
So far, the opening is making me quite emotional. Yet, I'm happy and proud this was all put together by these amazing entertainers and then of course, all the amazing athletes making their countries proud.
Whether you're watching now, watching it later or watching specific parts throughout, I hope you enjoy and be safe.
.... ok I'm going to go continue watching this in a overly emotional girly way now. 
.... ok I'm going to go continue watching this in a overly emotional girly way now. 17 people like this
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 21
@sol_cee I hope so! I'm sure there's a chance it will be, if not, somewhere online at least!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
23 Jul 21
@sol_cee Some of the performances were related to Covid and what the world has / is going through so for me, it was a bit emotional. But still wonderful to watch.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@rakski You're welcome and thank you too! 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@prinzcy I thought the same thing. I wondered at first then I realised it was to us watching at home. But they were probably also waving to the athletes who were already there and coaches etc. It was nice to see everyone waving and smiling.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@thelme55 Thank you kindly. I enjoyed everything I saw.
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@thelme55 (76940)
• Germany
27 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 You are welcome. Enjoy your weekend.
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@Shivram59 (35299)
• India
25 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 Just like you I get excited while waching Olympics and football and hockey world cup matches.I sometimes even dream of them.They are simply nail biting.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
28 Feb 23
@Shivram59 Nail biting experiences can be quite fun due to all the excitement. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
3 Mar 23
@Shivram59 oh no I am so sorry. I hope you and everyone is alright! I'm so sorry. 
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@Shivram59 (35299)
• India
28 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 Exactly.
But recently I could not enjoy the world cup hockey matches due to family reasons.
But recently I could not enjoy the world cup hockey matches due to family reasons.1 person likes this
@Treborika (17661)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
All the best my friend. I hope my country would take all the medals for the athletics
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika You're welcome. No worries.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika I am not sure what the results were for your country. I'm sure it will be online somewhere.
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@Treborika (17661)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Thanks for the explanation
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@id_peace I wish I could have all the recordings of every Olympics. Would take me a long time to watch but I'd have fun!
but I'd have fun!1 person likes this
@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
24 Jul 21
I always get emotional when I watch the Olympics. But in a proud way. Like being proud and happy for all the athletes who have worked so hard to get to the ultimate sports level.
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@moffittjc (121548)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 I hope those athletes that don't do well at the Olympics remember that, no matter what (or how they finished in the Olympics), that they are still in the top 1% of athletes in the entire world. They are literally superior/better than 8 billion other people.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@moffittjc That is understandable for sure! I feel the same as you, feeling proud for all the athletes no matter what country or events they are in. It's lovely to see how proud they are. I feel bad for those who feel disappointed during the event/s if they did a mistake / didn't do as good as they feel they should have etc.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@moffittjc Well said! Very well said! I hope they do too! I am now excited for the Paralympics.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 Yes, so did I.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@just4him I teared up during that time too. I was proud for each and every one of them and I loved how they looked proud of themselves too.
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
24 Jul 21
I have never watched any Opening Ceremonies of any games. I remember whene Commonwealth Games were first held in Delhi, India, I didn't watch it either. I think Queen or was it Pince of Wales, have arrived here for that. Can't remember properly. Anywhos, have fun.
Post Covid, I think people have lot more appreciation for little things that took for granted such as going for movies. I guess, it can be quiet emotional for some.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@Daljinder That is fair enough. No use watching anything if it's not an interest. The Olympics is the main sporting event I actually get excited for. I enjoyed what I saw. I hate how it's all scattered though.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Nov 21
@Daljinder Well there ya go! Very interesting too in a superstition type of way.
Well there ya go! Very interesting too in a superstition type of way.1 person likes this
@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
9 Nov 21
@VivaLaDani13 I used to watch World Cup (Cricket) as a child but not since then. I definitely do not watch or let anyone watch when India is playing coz I think it jinx their game and they lose. This time my husband didn't listen to me and watched India play and guess what? They are out of the race haha!! I totally blamed him for the loss. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@CarolDM That is fair enough. And thank you. It was good.
And thank you. It was good.1 person likes this
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
23 Jul 21
it is supposed to do that!!! i love the opening ceremonies!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@DocAndersen That is true! Though, just felt more emotional this time around as the entertainment touched base a lot on what's going on right now. The opening ceremony and closing were fantastic.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
24 Aug 21
@DocAndersen It's magical! Will you be watching the Paralympics?
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
22 Aug 21
@VivaLaDani13 the opening is always my favorite
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
23 Jul 21
Yes Australians do great in Olympics too
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@Butterfingers They did do very good. As did everyone else. I'm proud of everyone but of course, it hits a little more to home when it's someone from our country. But I was happy to watch all.
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@Treborika (17661)
• Mombasa, Kenya
3 Feb 23
Nowadays most competition and games are not fair at all
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
4 Feb 23
@Treborika May I please ask why you think some competitions are unfair? I am very curious to know your thoughts.
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
5 Feb 23
@Treborika Oh yes of course! I understand what you mean now. Yeah, it's always a shame hearing about things like that because you're right, that is not fair at all.
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@Treborika (17661)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 And because of that, the interest on games becomes less and less as the situation worsens
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@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
29 Jul 21
I watched it, but didn't get emotional over it.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@snowy22315 Glad you didn't get emotional over it. I can be emotional sometimes. 
But it was really good, that and the closing.
But it was really good, that and the closing. 1 person likes this
@aureategloom (9400)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
24 Jul 21
awww i haven't seen it, but i'm kinda curious now. i know that it's all going to be different this year.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@aureategloom There's a good chance it may be online. Well I hope so for anyone who missed it. The opening and closing was a treat.
@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
22 Aug 21
@Kazumaa Thank you for your kind words. I do get pretty emotional sometimes. I had a great time watching the Olympics. I hate when it's over.
