Have you ever been prepared to dislike someone? I mean, you practice your indifferent smirk in the mirror, the perfect “hmmmff” (and hair toss combo) in case you encounter her, and when you actually meet her – she’s kinda neat? That’s exactly how I felt when I finally checked out Gwyneth Paltrow’s website, Goop. It’s cute, it’s simple, and the intent is to share great stuff, like recipes, restaurants and some pretty phenomenal shopping. Yes, most of the stuff is out of my budget – okay most of the stuff is out of Victoria Beckham’s budget, but it’s still fun to look.

It took me a moment, but I figured out why people are so critical of the site -- it’s because Gwyneth’s positive without being apologetic. She doesn’t hire ghost writers, pretend to be someone she’s not, complain about her life, resent her parents or talk shit about her famous friends – what a bitch!

Say what you want about Gwyneth, but the girl is brave. She’s putting herself out there, and there’s no shortage of sniping girls (and closeted bloggers) who want to tear her down. I don’t know too many women strong enough to deal with the dark hatred that comes from writing an open, honest blog – including yours truly. (I’m a big time fraidy-cat, but I promise, I will openly and happily reveal my identity if I ever marry a rock star or win an Oscar.)

We vote every time we click our mouse for what we want to see and read, and I’m voting for less negativity. I’m grateful for Goop because it’s more than a website, it represents someone who is living an accomplished, enthusiastic, skinny, happy life – the bitch!

That’s why I’m grateful for Goop.