Hellooooooween and Me and My Busy Butt

I have been all over Hail's Half Acre looking for a Hellooooooween pahty costume and can't find squat! But - the good news is: Rafa flew past France's Florent Serra 6-2, 6-4, today, showing Serra what it really looks like to be attacked, hee hee, and won the opening set in less than 30 minutes. You rock, Rafa, sweetie. Vamos! And - so what? - Serra rallied un poquito in the 2nd set- ha! - waste not (your only break point) want not, dropped serve, and Rafa shows his prowess by winning once again! He's off to the 3rd round- yippee! So, tell me. Do I look too fat as a geisha? Photo by mydaily on Webshots Don't lie to me, now...

Rafa Nadal is playing Ernests Gulbis match NOW!

Hey, y'all, turn on your TV to the Tennis Channel and grab your seat (hee hee ;) and popcorn cuz Rafa's first match against Ernests Gulbis at the Madrid Master Series tournament just started! And Rafa's lookin' good.. real good..uh ha..uh ha. I just came in from a run, not lookin' so femi fresh or dolled-up the way I like to be seen, so don't look at me, k?.. Just taking a sec before getting into the shower to remind everyone that now is the TIME to get hunkered down for a great match..!! Nos vemos en un poco,.. muchachos!

No, I am NOT the Beverly Hills Chihuahua!

So.. now I have humanoids coming up to me on the street saying, "OMG! You..you're.. that,.. um,..cute little Beverly thingee, ahhhh,.. mmm.. whatshername, Chlaw!... Right? NOoo-oh!? I mean ...Chloe! Right!!??" So.. NO. I am the prettiest chihuahua in these parts.. but I'm no Chloe.. sahrrry.. I'm Contessa ChiChi and unlike the chic chi, I have my act together. And, I have Rafa in my life.. and, a life, I might add, too full for being mistaken for a Chloe chica, if you don't mind! Yes. I've seen the flick. What?! What did I think of it? [eeeeek!] Okay, I confess, I saw some trailers.. that's it. Yahh, okey-dokey.. you're welcome.

Whirlwind weeks with Ruffie!

Okay, okay..(pant,pant)..it's been weeks since you've heard from me! So sorry, sorry, sorry! Time's gone by in a blur! I've been so busy going from one event to the next - all culminating in Today's celebration of the opening of the Tennis Master Series event in Madrid and its accompanying spectacular ceremony for Rafa's amazing, supercalifragilistic 2008 season as Numero Uno tennis player in the world!! (swoon) ATP president, Etienne De Villers will present Rafa with the "trophy that will forever remind him of his spectacular achievement as the new best tennis player in the world!" The Mutua Masters Series Madrid starts tomorrow and will finish at the finals next Sunday the 19th - so don't forget to send all your air-love and support to Rafa during the week! Pleeeeeese! I've been on holiday; Rafa said just the other day that, "I'm feeling great physically, that week of holidays I just had helped me out a lot as well and I trust I will be ready for my debut. I will give 100% as I usually do at every tournament." If you've forgotten, last year's tournament was a stunning upset! Roger Federer was #1 seed with Rafa as #2 but my Rafa lost to David Nalbandian in the quarterfinals, which stunned all. This year, Rafa is ready to win! And remember, Rafa is "in" for the year-end championship in Shanghai! Who knows, my fellow chichis, we might see a Rafa/Federer finish at Shanghai! Yesterday, Rafa took time from training to attend clothing line, Hugo Boss, event where Rafa was handed a check for 20.8114 euros for his humanitarian efforts through his Rafa Nadal Foundation which was unveiled this past February! (My Ruffie has a big heart!) Rafa Nadal Foundation helps kids with disabilities and kids in third world countries - which is great! (We could be one, too, before too long!) It's taking a while for some projects to get off the ground due to Rafa's busy schedule, but hey, he's committed to its success so it's gonna happen big..:) Earlier, Rafa was victorious over American Andy Roddick which propels Spain into the Davis Cup final. He played an almost perfect game! Even Rafa was shocked by some of the winners he played (but I'm not..:) I'm so proud of my Rafa for this big win for his country! Next stop for the Spaniards will be against Argentina, who will host the final for the David Cup Title from Nov. 21-23rd. Now Rafa has a chance to lead his country to a 3rd Davis Cup crown and the first since 2004. See? Now you see why my Rafa wears the Top Tennis crown, si? I luv my Rafa. You know you do, too. Just say it! Go ahead - don't be shy. Say it!?! [echoing from the backdrop] Si! Si! We luuuuuuv you, Raaaaaaaaaaaafaaaaaaaa! VAMOS!!!! Before I go, here's a pic of me at the beach with Rafa. Eat your heart out: Ahhhhhhhh, life c'est si bon!

Rafa is all right with it..

OH, noooooooooo. It didn't work out for Rafa today. My heart is heavy for him, but it also swells in pride for how gracious a man is Rafa. He has this to say about his loss it not working in his favor today. He acknowledges Murray's rightful win as a "better" player today. And - there's always a "tomorrow" win for my Rafa! God bless Rafa. Don't forget - he's still #1 ! Now, off to some private moments..

Rafa Nadal Match is in Progress!

My Rafa is playing his match against Andy Murray - right now! So please -

1. Say a prayer for Rafa to win.
2. Say a prayer for me if he doesn't.

Rafa Nadal vs. Marty Fish tonight

Ha! Rafa, you will win this match! Trust me. I know this - because no fish has ever won a tennis match - ever! Now, see? I have put your mind at peace, no? Now - go out there and win this match.. for me. Wrrrrrrrrow!

Rafael Nadal wins 2008 Prince of Asturias Award for Sports!

Big celebration tonight for me and Rafa! He's just won the 2008 Prince of Asturias Award for Sports as announced today in Oviedo!

"The Prince of Asturias Foundation’s statutes establish that the aim of the Awards is to acknowledge and extol ‘scientific, technical, cultural, social and humanistic work carried out by individuals, groups or institutions worldwide’. Consonant with this spirit, the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports ‘will be bestowed upon the individual, group or institution whose lives are not only examples to others, but who have also reached new heights in mankind's struggle for excellence, and who have contributed by their efforts to perfecting, nurturing, promoting and disseminating sport’."

Not only is Rafa the #1 tennis player in the world, but he's also considered the best Spanish player of all time! But we I knew this all along! Rafa is the best and the strongest of all the athletes in the world today! We'll be going out tonight to our favorite restaurant. Salmon, pasta, spinach and whine is on the menu. L-oo-k! I'm modeling my outfit for tonight. Do you like it?!

Ask Rafa Nadal a question on his Times Online blog

Today's Question for Rafa: where did I leave my warrior? At last year's Masters Cup in Shanghai, Xian type warrior statues were made for players, including Rafa.

YOU GO, RAFA NADAL!!

Ruffie! You DID it! I knew you could - and would!