World's #1 tennis champ Rafa Nadal off to the U.S. Open!

My head is spinning like a top! No, wait. I'm on Life's merry-go-round spinning faster and faster. If I let go - I will be propelled into the Universe like a rocket! Someone better tack my paw down on the ground - just don't tether my dreams! I pray for my Rafa to win his 3rd Grand Slam tournament this season. He will achieve his dream of winning the U.S. Open. I will keep the vision of his victory alive in my mind and in my heart every day until the anticipation becomes realization. Don't forget that you can catch him on the TimesOnline blog where he'll be blogging the day-to-day happenings & events while he's at the U.S. Open. Give him the luv!

Rafael Nadal - Exemplary Aspiration for all Young Athletes

Rafael Nadal quote from his awesome website: "..the support I got from the rest of the Spanish team was amazing.

"Although they don't know it, it was thanks to them that I somehow found the energy and mental strength to get the gold medal. I would not have been able to manage this from a hotel, however luxurious it was. The feeling at the end on the podium was indescribable. I am very happy to have made it to Olympic champion.

"The Olympic Games are very special. I know in tennis the grand slams are a little bit more important. But here you only have one chance every four years. For sportsmen, the Olympic Games are more important than anything. I feel like I win for all my country. That's more special, no? I win for a lot of people, not only for me."

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Contessa ChiChi opines, it's words like that which make Rafa a great sportsman and even greater human being. He's a man of grace and humility - always giving credit, thanks, and acknowledgment to others for their contributions to his success. It's why we love Rafael Nadal and want him to succeed far beyond his wildest dreams! He's the reason why we'll continue to watch him play great tennis. He'll be the reason for our growing and undying enthusiasm for the sport! He'll be the reason for many young people turning their interest and efforts to tennis. Nadal will serve as the exemplary aspiration for many young athletes for years to come!

The My #1 and Only Rafael Nadal

I'm so excited! My Rafa turned "The One" and Only tennis champion of the whole world today! As in #1 !! Yes! The whole world rejoices at the astounding achievements of my Rafa, my sweetie-pie! [I's so excited I make beeline for front yard bush. Back in a sec.] So - I get a twofer today in excitement! It's my mama's birthday, too! Happy Birthday, Mama-mia! And Happy #1 and Only mia caro, Rafa babee! When I saw Rafa right after the match he gave me a sweet kiss on my cheek as I ran my paws through his beautiful mane hair that I love to brush so much. *swoon*

HE DID IT! YES! MY RAFA WON THE GOLD!

Don't touch me! I don't want to wake up. This is one of the happiest days of my Rafa's life and I'm a part of it. It feels like a dream. Don't blow it for me, ok, kiddo?! And just so you know; for all you Rafael Nadal girlfriend wanna-bes. As you've probably noticed by now, just before my Rafa serves, he puts his right hand on his beautiful butt. You know why? He's thinking, "Pinch me! I can't believe Contessa ChiChi luvs me!" Photo by Burning Champa on Flickr

Off to the Olympics to see Rafa!

I am sooooo excited! I fell over on my back ..and kicked the air with my footsies with all my might! My friends could not believe wha an ass constrain me! Rafa. sent. for. me. YES! He wants me there with. him. if. he. should. be. so. blessed. to win the Olympic gold medal! I told Ruffie I wouldn't want to be any. where. else. but by his side.. Wrrrrrrrow.. at such a momentous time as this. He also sent this dress for me to wear so that I will look sweet on his arm.. he will want to parade me around the stadium with him, I'm sure, no? Why else would he send such a sexy little number as this, I ask you? See? This is a little sneak preview of the beautiful dress my Rafa wants me to wear for him. He has boo-ti-ful taste, you know *wink*