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meg0529

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You mean this one?

yeah, "innocent" Rafa at work :twisted:

I agree his attending the graduation ceremony would have caused complete pandemonium and all the focus would have been on him instead of her. I also think he reckoned the beach would be more fun :)

Totally the one I was talking about!! Haha. Hand is placed rather conveniently, no? No wonder he bought a house out there! I mean look at that water...;) Bad Rafa!
 

genius24

Semi-Pro
You mean this one?

yeah, "innocent" Rafa at work :twisted:

I agree his attending the graduation ceremony would have caused complete pandemonium and all the focus would have been on him instead of her. I also think he reckoned the beach would be more fun :)

is that his girl?
 

babbette

Legend
yeah the same article wrote that before they addeed this picture. When I saw it the second time around I was like Hmmm, do your research before typing. :p But even so he looks like he wants them to disapear quick so he can get back to lounging. They seem more aware of him then he does of them.. :lol: I wonder if the blonde taking the pic had a hot face.

I can't believe he didn't attend xisca's graduation. Jeez. I wonder what "deep" explanation he has for this one. "I see her every day no? she knows how proud of her I don't need to attend for her to know...just like she hasn't attended every tournament i've won" :eek:
she looks lovely. Vamos Xisca. I would want my bf there on this day but well
 

babbette

Legend
They had no other way of explaining or accepting it because they had no knowledge of what caused it, they were ignorant of the real facts.

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Of course he oh great one Toni and technologist and historians know all the real facts. :wink: Only those things that can be explained by technology should be sufficient enough.

Therein lies the definition of ignorance. Discounting someone else's views, because you don't understand it.
I read again. To believe in what religion preaches is being ignorant...you don't know any better. Because one day technology brings an explanation for that very thing you thought was a miracle. How's that then?
btw, you can't see the long email i sent you but you know the place now no?

On the issue of athletes crossing themselves for a game, I see it as a selfish, arrogant and lunatic attitude. Of course anybody can believe anything they want, but to say that you have a direct line with the creator and it cares about your sport to help you with your win or performance is just silly.

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when players cross themselves I think it's more a thing of "thank you for getting me/us through this, for being there for me, thank you for giving us strenght" some people are arrogant with it but that's not how it should be. Like in any personal achievement say you had someone be there for you everyday when you struggled to reach your goal..you would thank them when you have achieved your goal because they have been there for you right? It's the same thing that crossing yourself means.

Totally the one I was talking about!! Haha. Hand is placed rather conveniently, no? No wonder he bought a house out there! I mean look at that water...;) Bad Rafa!
when i'm in a fun mood I would say he goes to Ibiza a lot because that is like the place to go when you want to have fun with no strings attached.(well that's the british's mentality anyway, I wonder if it's the same for spaniards. They have paradise under their nose) And that he's enjoying all the female attention but to be honest, even when he takes pictures with men he puts his hand on their lower back. That means nothing to him as it means to him.
 
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babbette

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He's just picking her butt.

she wishes :p who knows. i think he likes to do it. some fingers are cupping while some are attempting to dig :p

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maybe they met at the club during the night and he did pick her butt....while xisca was lonely celebrating her graduation at dinner with friends

I agree his attending the graduation ceremony would have caused complete pandemonium and all the focus would have been on him instead of her. I also think he reckoned the beach would be more fun

I hope it wasn't a case of holiday booking clashing with her ceremony. "oh baby you know this has been planned for weeks. My friends go back to work after that week and then I have to go back to practicing we won't have time to do this another time.." "so what is it going to be Rafa me or them"
and yeah she doesn't look estatic in her photos but does she ever? :eek:
 
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babbette

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rafa never cares about the topless ladies of Ibiza. it's the second photo where he's playing ball while there's a topless girl nearby. :lol:
maybe he stared afterwards
 

angiebaby

Semi-Pro
I hope it wasn't a case of holiday booking clashing with her ceremony. "oh baby you know this has been planned for weeks. My friends go back to work after that week and then I have to go back to practicing we won't have time to do this another time.." "so what is it going to be Rafa me or them"
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yeah she doesn't look estatic in her photos but does she ever? :eek:

I lol'd at this. :mrgreen:

So Rafa was 'resting' and didn't attend the graduation huh? Clearly things work differently for them as a couple than I am used to. :-?
 

TheTruth

G.O.A.T.
she wishes :p who knows. i think he likes to do it. some fingers are cupping while some are attempting to dig :p

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maybe they met at the club during the night and he did pick her butt....while xisca was lonely celebrating her graduation at dinner with friends



I hope it wasn't a case of holiday booking clashing with her ceremony. "oh baby you know this has been planned for weeks. My friends go back to work after that week and then I have to go back to practicing we won't have time to do this another time.." "so what is it going to be Rafa me or them"
and yeah she doesn't look estatic in her photos but does she ever? :eek:

You are hilarious! And BTW, I did get your email. It was in one of my alternate accounts. I also went on there and read some of their stuff, but as you said, there's a ton of information. Thank you!
 

babbette

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sure i'm not her biggest fan but this photo makes me sad. she looks sad. show them teeth xisca. :( I'm sure/hope her family was there and even some of rafa's. They look close at times when attending events centred around rafa.
Rafa self centred, couldn't bare the fact that someone else would be centre stage for once so he opted not to go..pft 8)


(kidding )
 

genius24

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sure i'm not her biggest fan but this photo makes me sad. she looks sad. show them teeth xisca. :( I'm sure/hope her family was there and even some of rafa's. They look close at times when attending events centred around rafa.
Rafa self centred, couldn't bare the fact that someone else would be centre stage for once so he opted not to go..pft 8)


(kidding )

the girls next to her looks even better..no?
 

babbette

Legend
the girls next to her looks even better..no?
i didn't say it you said it 8)

BANGKOK: World number one Rafael Nadal will play at the Thailand Open in September, organisers said on Thursday, raising hopes of a boost to the country's tourism industry in the wake of deadly unrest.

It will be the first time Nadal - who took his second Wimbledon winner's trophy this year - has participated in the Thai tournament, which starts on September 25 in the suburbs of Bangkok.

The Spaniard has pulled out twice in the past three years due to injuries.

The president of the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand, Suwat Lipatapanlop, said he hoped Nadal's debut in Thailand would lure back tourists after anti-government protests turned deadly in April and May.

"I hope his appearance will give the country a good image," he said.

The protests in Bangkok sparked violence that left 90 people dead, nearly 2,000 injured and Thailand's reputation as a safe holiday destination in question - although foreign tourists are now slowly returning.

Nadal, who has also won the French Open five times, said he was fit to play at the 600,000-dollar tournament.

"With my health and body in good shape, I am really looking forward to playing some great tennis for Thai fans," he said in a statement.

US Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro is also set to play at the event, which runs until October 3.
 
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muzza123

Banned
Opts out of Beijing, but plays Tokyo instead. OK fair enough.

But now he opts to play at the Thailand Open?

You'd think he'd learn, but no.

Back to his stubborn old ways.


No worries, he'll just pull of the event a week beforehand. Nadal doesn't prune his calendar, that's not his style. He'll just put his name down for everything and if he can walk a couple of days before the event starts, he'll play. If he can't walk, it's a withdrawal.

Never learns.
 
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meg0529

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Opts out of Beijing, but plays Tokyo instead. OK fair enough.

But now he opts to play at the Thailand Open?

You'd think he'd learn, but no.

Back to his stubborn old ways.

I guess he doesn't care, cuz it falls after the US open?
 

muzza123

Banned
I just find his approach really damn annoying.

He doesn't prune his calendar at the outset, like Federer. He'll just put his name down for as much as possible, and then make a decision to withdraw a few days beforehand, if appropriate.

Either that, or he'll participate and then allow his injuries to really flare up mid-tournament because he shouldn't have entered the tournament in the first place.

All this talk about Nadal really cutting down his calendar this year is complete BS. He withdraws from tournaments, and that is not the same thing.
 
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meg0529

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I hope it wasn't a case of holiday booking clashing with her ceremony. "oh baby you know this has been planned for weeks. My friends go back to work after that week and then I have to go back to practicing we won't have time to do this another time.." "so what is it going to be Rafa me or them"
and yeah she doesn't look estatic in her photos but does she ever? :eek:


Haha! I was joking about the lower back, it's hilarious. My ex was from greece, and he told me how in some of the islands in greece, a lot of tourist men, particularly brits are always around for some quick fun. He also told me, being naked, since you mentioned the topless chicks, is really nothing to them. They practically live on beaches, they are more used to people in bikinis than with clothes on! I agree, she doesn't look very happy. i mean maybe this is the happiest Xisca can look. Well at least now we know why she wasn't in the Ibiza pics! I don't think it would have been wise to go to her graduation, but how about a celebratory dinner after?
 
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meg0529

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I just find his approach really damn annoying.

He doesn't prune his calendar at the outset, like Federer. He'll just put his name down for as much as possible, and then make a decision to withdraw a few days beforehand, if appropriate.

Either that, or he'll participate and then allow his injuries to really flare up mid-tournament because he shouldn't have entered the tournament in the first place.

All this talk about Nadal really cutting down his calendar this year is complete BS. He withdraws from tournaments, and that is not the same thing.

Every fall, it's the same tired routine.


I mean, the most I can say in his defense is this is really the first time he's actively doing it, so perhaps, some trial and error?
 

veroniquem

Bionic Poster
I just think he has something for Thailand. He has talked about going there with his friends for a long time now and he's always sounded very excited about it. The tournament is an opportunity to achieve his dream trip.
Tokyo, I think it's because last year, a journalist accused him publicly of always going to China and not Japan (he sounded pissed), so Rafa promised he would come to Tokyo if they invited him.
Everyone wants a piece of him (sigh).
 
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veroniquem

Bionic Poster
Haha! I was joking about the lower back, it's hilarious. My ex was from greece, and he told me how in some of the islands in greece, a lot of tourist men, particularly brits are always around for some quick fun. He also told me, being naked, since you mentioned the topless chicks, is really nothing to them. They practically live on beaches, they are more used to people in bikinis than with clothes on! I agree, she doesn't look very happy. i mean maybe this is the happiest Xisca can look. Well at least now we know why she wasn't in the Ibiza pics! I don't think it would have been wise to go to her graduation, but how about a celebratory dinner after?
That's my thought as well. He didn't have to attend the graduation but he could have stayed nearby for a little celebration together. The beach vacation just seems like tons more fun and he's gonna have to practise and work hard afterwards (notwithstanding all the promotional/media obligations). This was his last chance to do it. As long as she doesn't mind, why not?
I don't think she looks sad at all on the graduation pictures. She looks serious and proud, her look fits the occasion.
Anyway one has to accept this is not an "equal" relationship: he is a superstar, she is a local girl. He travels around the world, she studies in a nearby college. She carries his golf clubs when he goes golfing, attends his matches occasionally and accompanies him to official ceremonies like the prince of Asturias but he doesn't go to any of her stuff. It seems macho but it could just be to avoid shifting the focus on him (which would inevitably happen) when she is it. Can you imagine the number of "friends" who would start gravitating around Xisca just to get a shot at getting close to Rafa? Think about it.
BTW, on her FB page, X lists her main interests as "music, tennis and football", so it's definitely surprising she didn't go to the World Cup with Rafa. Either he didn't want her to come or she had some obligations at home. It's weird because she never seems to attend football events with Rafa. Maybe she's allergic to big, noisy crowds...
 
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Fedace

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sure i'm not her biggest fan but this photo makes me sad. she looks sad. show them teeth xisca. :( I'm sure/hope her family was there and even some of rafa's. They look close at times when attending events centred around rafa.
Rafa self centred, couldn't bare the fact that someone else would be centre stage for once so he opted not to go..pft 8)


(kidding )

I like that 2nd girl from the left better...she is cute...what is her name ???
 

bolo

G.O.A.T.
I just find his approach really damn annoying.

He doesn't prune his calendar at the outset, like Federer. He'll just put his name down for as much as possible, and then make a decision to withdraw a few days beforehand, if appropriate.

Either that, or he'll participate and then allow his injuries to really flare up mid-tournament because he shouldn't have entered the tournament in the first place.

All this talk about Nadal really cutting down his calendar this year is complete BS. He withdraws from tournaments, and that is not the same thing.

He made an important cut in barcelona this year. His best year so far has been 2008 which imo was a combination of him losing early in Rome to JCF and getting naturally stronger and improving with age. But yeah if everything else kind of remains the same we should expect some type of breakdown around October/November. :)
 

veroniquem

Bionic Poster
is that his girl?
No, she's a fan.
Babbette: Rafa doesn't need to stare at naked girls on the beach or do anything to draw their attention. He knows they'll be all over him for pictures or autographs, the first chance they get ha ha.
And he definitely doesn't look like he resents it, he rather looks like he's amused by it all.
 

bezs

G.O.A.T.
rafa never cares about the topless ladies of Ibiza. it's the second photo where he's playing ball while there's a topless girl nearby. :lol:
maybe he stared afterwards

Probably did the same thing in Australia, when he autographed a bra and snuck a look afterwards. :twisted:
 

muzza123

Banned
He made an important cut in barcelona this year. His best year so far has been 2008 which imo was a combination of him losing early in Rome to JCF and getting naturally stronger and improving with age. But yeah if everything else kind of remains the same we should expect some type of breakdown around October/November. :)

Important cut it was, but the fact is he had signed up for the event.

He remains REACTIVE, not proactive. A kind of "I'll just commit to enter now and then see how I feel closer to the day."

I guess, in practice, it doesn't really make a difference so long as he ends up not playing a particular event. But he says alot about his mindset IMO. A kind of "If I can walk, then I'll play" mentality.
 

bolo

G.O.A.T.
Important cut it was, but the fact is he had signed up for the event.

He remains REACTIVE, not proactive. A kind of "I'll just commit to enter now and then see how I feel closer to the day."

I guess, in practice, it doesn't really make a difference so long as he ends up not playing a particular event. But he says alot about his mindset IMO. A kind of "If I can walk, then I'll play" mentality.

He would be a good candidate for commitment devices. :)
 
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meg0529

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That's my thought as well. He didn't have to attend the graduation but he could have stayed nearby for a little celebration together. The beach vacation just seems like tons more fun and he's gonna have to practise and work hard afterwards (notwithstanding all the promotional/media obligations). This was his last chance to do it. As long as she doesn't mind, why not?
I don't think she looks sad at all on the graduation pictures. She looks serious and proud, her look fits the occasion.
Anyway one has to accept this is not an "equal" relationship: he is a superstar, she is a local girl. He travels around the world, she studies in a nearby college. She carries his golf clubs when he goes golfing, attends his matches occasionally and accompanies him to official ceremonies like the prince of Asturias but he doesn't go to any of her stuff. It seems macho but it could just be to avoid shifting the focus on him (which would inevitably happen) when she is it. Can you imagine the number of "friends" who would start gravitating around Xisca just to get a shot at getting close to Rafa? Think about it.

BTW, on her FB page, X lists her main interests as "music, tennis and football", so it's definitely surprising she didn't go to the World Cup with Rafa. Either he didn't want her to come or she had some obligations at home. It's weird because she never seems to attend football events with Rafa. Maybe she's allergic to big, noisy crowds...


Def agree, and not even just Xisca, the other graduates and their families, would also be affected, I think. Maybe they'll celebrate over the weekend! As for their relationship, I don't think they are that "omg they are so adorable" celeb couple. I mean, they have some cute photos together, Rafa seems to adore her, she seems sorta happy too, lol. I wonder if she'll get a job now? :/

I don't think she looks sad, her happiness is either very subtle or she is just not a jovial person in general. The first time I saw this girl really laugh, was at wimby, when the chick screamed out I love you Rafa.

How do you know it's her fb page? It's probably an imposter. If she were on fb I think she'd be quite hidden.
 

babbette

Legend
That's my thought as well. He didn't have to attend the graduation but he could have stayed nearby for a little celebration together. The beach vacation just seems like tons more fun and he's gonna have to practise and work hard afterwards (notwithstanding all the promotional/media obligations). This was his last chance to do it. As long as she doesn't mind, why not?
I don't think she looks sad at all on the graduation pictures. She looks serious and proud, her look fits the occasion.
Anyway one has to accept this is not an "equal" relationship: he is a superstar, she is a local girl. He travels around the world, she studies in a nearby college. She carries his golf clubs when he goes golfing, attends his matches occasionally and accompanies him to official ceremonies like the prince of Asturias but he doesn't go to any of her stuff. It seems macho but it could just be to avoid shifting the focus on him (which would inevitably happen) when she is it. Can you imagine the number of "friends" who would start gravitating around Xisca just to get a shot at getting close to Rafa? Think about it.
BTW, on her FB page, X lists her main interests as "music, tennis and football", so it's definitely surprising she didn't go to the World Cup with Rafa. Either he didn't want her to come or she had some obligations at home. It's weird because she never seems to attend football events with Rafa. Maybe she's allergic to big, noisy crowds...
I said once on another board that maybe one of the reasons why Rafa is so reluctant to talk about Xisca is because he's afraid that she might inherit some fame of her own. He's around athletes all the time whose girlfriends have been thrust into limelight, inherited their own fame and then s88t all over them. I'm not sure this could ever happen with xisca, it doesn't look like she could be the type but maybe this is one of his fears. Just maybe.I notice every time fans are near asking for autographs he points her to go and wait for him somewhere. Like recently at wimbledon and also that clip of them in paris where fans wait for them outside the hotel.

"Can you imagine the number of "friends" who would start gravitating around Xisca just to get a shot at getting close to Rafa? Think about it."
I think Xisca's friends are Rafa's friends too, no? I don't know everyone seems to know each other, especially in the regular pubs they go to. Since they're all from Manacor and it's a small village it's more likely everyone knows eachother
Btw, Are you sure it's her official facebook page? Do you have the link?

btw, how do you guys keep focused and motivated? I have 40 sketches to do for tomorrow and I don't think I can make it. :cry:
 
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meg0529

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I said once on another board that maybe one of the reasons why Rafa is so reluctant to talk about Xisca is because he's afraid that she might inherit some fame of her own. He's around athletes all the time whose girlfriends have been thrust into limelight, inherited their own fame and then s88t all over them. I'm not sure this could ever happen with xisca, it doesn't look like she could be the type but maybe this is one of his fears. Just maybe.I notice every time fans are near asking for autographs he points her to go and wait for him somewhere. Like recently at wimbledon and also that clip of them in paris where fans wait for them outside the hotel.
Btw, Are you sure it's her official facebook page? Do you have the link?

btw, how do you guys keep focused and motivated? I have 40 sketches to do for tomorrow and I don't think I can make it. :cry:

I am completely wasting my summer away! I'm supposed to be working on lesson plans for next semester and working on my thesis, and studying for my language exam. None of which I have done :( This forum is BAD news, lol.

I think I could potentially go on forever about why I think Rafa and Xisca are and odd couple! But then this will becomes a Xisca thread, and Rafa will be sidetracked! I actually found out that Xisca has her own fan page on fb. LOL
 

babbette

Legend
I am completely wasting my summer away! I'm supposed to be working on lesson plans for next semester and working on my thesis, and studying for my language exam. None of which I have done :( This forum is BAD news, lol.

I think I could potentially go on forever about why I think Rafa and Xisca are and odd couple! But then this will becomes a Xisca thread, and Rafa will be sidetracked! I actually found out that Xisca has her own fan page on fb. LOL
yes I think some fans love xisca more than Rafa.

I completely understand not working on what you're supposed to. I've become the biggest procrastinator in the world. I rue the day the internet was invented. I can't function without the internet anymore and it is a massive distraction and makes you lose focus. :shock:
 
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TennisandMusic

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40 sketches for what Babbette? You're an artist? You should post some.

If you want to stay focused, closing your internet browser is one way to start.
 
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meg0529

Guest
yes I think some fans love xisca more than Rafa.

I completely understand not working on what you're supposed to. I've become the biggest procrastinator in the world. I rue the day the internet was invented. I can't function without the internet anymore and it is a massive distraction and makes you lose focus. :shock:

OH Google Chrome has an extension called StayFocused, that you can install, you can put a list of websites that you want on limited, and you can either block them entirely or you can set a time limit on them, so like no more than 30 mins a day on facebook, or w/e other website distracts you the most. You can of course reverse this, but once your time has expired if you try to reset it, it won't go into effect until midnight. Of course you can always pop open explorer or firefox, LOL. Which is what I ended up doing. No discipline :(

And yes, what are you sketching?
 

babbette

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40 sketches for what Babbette? You're an artist? You should post some.

If you want to stay focused, closing your internet browser is one way to start.

artist? something like that at least trying to be one :confused: i'm too insecure to post a sketches online guys :oops:
how about I post an eyeball lol I made earlier today on a software. It's nothing much yet still needs work but hopefully i'll turn it into something in the next few weeks, attached to a body and face.
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Yes I should shut the internet browser but it's so hard!

Meg the stay focused sounds like just what I need! i'll try that!


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meg0529

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artist? something like that :lol: at least trying to be one :confused: i'm too insecure to post a sketches online guys :oops:
how about I post an eyeball lol I made earlier today on a software. It's nothing much yet still needs work but hopefully i'll turn it into something in the next few weeks, attached to a body and face.
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Yes I should shut the internet browser but it's so hard!

Meg the stay focused sounds like just what I need! i'll try that!

I'm sure, it's better than most people could come up with. I certainly hope, the eyeball is part of the 50 sketches. lol. looks like it took time to do!
 

babbette

Legend
I'm sure, it's better than most people could come up with. I certainly hope, the eyeball is part of the 50 sketches. lol. looks like it took time to do!

No no the eyeball was done on computer. I posted that because it's easier than posting sketches. 8)
 

veroniquem

Bionic Poster
I said once on another board that maybe one of the reasons why Rafa is so reluctant to talk about Xisca is because he's afraid that she might inherit some fame of her own. He's around athletes all the time whose girlfriends have been thrust into limelight, inherited their own fame and then s88t all over them. I'm not sure this could ever happen with xisca, it doesn't look like she could be the type but maybe this is one of his fears. Just maybe.I notice every time fans are near asking for autographs he points her to go and wait for him somewhere. Like recently at wimbledon and also that clip of them in paris where fans wait for them outside the hotel.

"Can you imagine the number of "friends" who would start gravitating around Xisca just to get a shot at getting close to Rafa? Think about it."
I think Xisca's friends are Rafa's friends too, no? I don't know everyone seems to know each other, especially in the regular pubs they go to. Since they're all from Manacor and it's a small village it's more likely everyone knows eachother
Btw, Are you sure it's her official facebook page? Do you have the link?

btw, how do you guys keep focused and motivated? I have 40 sketches to do for tomorrow and I don't think I can make it. :cry:
40 sketches? You're an artist? (oops sorry the question was already answered. Nice eyeball!)
I'm just lucky enough to work part time. I have to say my enthusiasm for Rafa has become very time consuming!!!
He points to her to go away when he signs autographs? I've never noticed. It always seems like she chooses to step away spontaneously. I have to say I would do the same, I wouldn't want to be in the way. I think it's more likely whatever he does is to protect her from his fame than anything else. There's nothing fun about being harassed, stalked or spied on just because your boyfriend is a star. That's one thing I've always liked about her, she's clearly not in this relationship for a piece of the limelight.
(I was talking about her college friends, not the Manacor ones).
Lol at that new picture! Babbette I told you Rafa didn't need to pay attention to girls on the beach. What for? They'll all be after him without him doing anything. Why would he bother?
 
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angiebaby

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Haha! I was joking about the lower back, it's hilarious. My ex was from greece, and he told me how in some of the islands in greece, a lot of tourist men, particularly brits are always around for some quick fun. He also told me, being naked, since you mentioned the topless chicks, is really nothing to them. They practically live on beaches, they are more used to people in bikinis than with clothes on! I agree, she doesn't look very happy. i mean maybe this is the happiest Xisca can look. Well at least now we know why she wasn't in the Ibiza pics! I don't think it would have been wise to go to her graduation, but how about a celebratory dinner after?

Yes, clothing is overrated on some these islands! They are clearly not shy with their bodies and cannot be accused of being prudish! It can be a bit of a shock actually but once the realization sets in that the locals simply aren't bothered, it's easier to relax , not fixate on it and just enjoy the sun, sea and sand. :)

On Rafa not attending because it might cause a stir, yeah that's a fair point. Although, I thought Rafa has always stated he isn't treated like a star at all at home. No one pays much attention. So, if it's a local university, I can't imagine people would suddenly overreact due to his presence. :|
 
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meg0529

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40 sketches? You're an artist? (oops sorry the question was already answered. Nice eyeball!)
I'm just lucky enough to work part time. I have to say my enthusiasm for Rafa has become very time consuming!!!
He points to her to go away when he signs autographs? I've never noticed. It always seems like she chooses to step away spontaneously. I have to say I would do the same, I wouldn't want to be in the way. I think it's more likely whatever he does is to protect her from his fame than anything else. There's nothing fun about being harassed, stalked or spied on just because your boyfriend is a star. That's one thing I've always liked about her, she's clearly not in this relationship for a piece of the limelight.
(I was talking about her college friends, not the Manacor ones).

Your profile says you teach, is that like regular hs/middle/elementary teaching?
 

babbette

Legend
40 sketches? You're an artist? (oops sorry the question was already answered. Nice eyeball!)
I'm just lucky enough to work part time. I have to say my enthusiasm for Rafa has become very time consuming!!!
He points to her to go away when he signs autographs? I've never noticed. It always seems like she chooses to step away spontaneously. I have to say I would do the same, I wouldn't want to be in the way. I think it's more likely whatever he does is to protect her from his fame than anything else. There's nothing fun about being harassed, stalked or spied on just because your boyfriend is a star. That's one thing I've always liked about her, she's clearly not in this relationship for a piece of the limelight.
(I was talking about her college friends, not the Manacor ones).
Lol at that new picture! Babbette I told you Rafa didn't need to pay attention to girls on the beach. What for? They'll all be after him without him doing anything. Why would he bother?

i'm sure you've seen these two clips before
last year paris, you can hear him saying something before he takes the pics, pressumably to Carlos or xisca because they both went towards the car afterwards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS5lmJ8hRNE

and this one wimbledon. from 0:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_lXpWf1kGI&feature=player_embedded
 

veroniquem

Bionic Poster
Your profile says you teach, is that like regular hs/middle/elementary teaching?
I taught in high school for 10 years but now I do only private tutoring for adults. Most of it happens on week-ends or in the evening, so I have a lot of free time during the day and I can indulge in my Rafa passion...
 
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meg0529

Guest
Yes, clothing is overrated on some these islands! They are clearly not shy with their bodies and cannot be accused of being prudish! It can be a bit of a shock actually but once the realization sets in that the locals simply aren't bothered, it's easier to relax , not fixate on it and just enjoy the sun, sea and sand. :)

On Rafa not attending because it might cause a stir, yeah that's a fair point. Although, I thought Rafa has always stated he isn't treated like a star at all at home. No one pays much attention. So, if it's a local university, I can't imagine people would suddenly overreact due to his presence. :|

Maybe not, but the press certainly would be excited. Plus, people in Manacor might not care, but he doesn't live in Palma so he might find people. I mean when he was in Palma airport he was surrounded by fans. It would be nice if his sis or someone went. In any case, I think it's clear Xisca is not the needy type.
 

babbette

Legend
Maybe not, but the press certainly would be excited. Plus, people in Manacor might not care, but he doesn't live in Palma so he might find people. I mean when he was in Palma airport he was surrounded by fans. It would be nice if his sis or someone went. In any case, I think it's clear Xisca is not the needy type.

How is it clear though?
 
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meg0529

Guest
I taught in high school for 10 years but now I do only private tutoring for adults. Most of it happens on week-ends or in the evening, so I have a lot of free time during the day and I can indulge in my Rafa passion...

Kool! My mom teaches in HS right now. I am getting my Masters in Econ, but now I realize I hate econ, lol. So I plan on teaching Math in HS. I don't wanna get a masters in teaching, so I'm looking into programs where you get your masters while you teach.
 

angiebaby

Semi-Pro
Maybe not, but the press certainly would be excited. Plus, people in Manacor might not care, but he doesn't live in Palma so he might find people. I mean when he was in Palma airport he was surrounded by fans. It would be nice if his sis or someone went. In any case, I think it's clear Xisca is not the needy type.

I wasn't in any way implying she was needy. Like you said, she's clearly not. I have no idea where the uni is, I just thought if it was local, it wouldn't be such a big deal if he went, is all.
 

babbette

Legend
aww :( -------------------

Real Mallorca kept out of Europa League




Nadal's hometown soccer team Real Mallorca, in which the Spanish world no. 1 recently became a shareholder, has been denied entry into the Europa League next season because of its financial difficulties.

Real Mallorca called the European governing body UEFA's decision "unprecedented and not understandable," indicating an appeal was planned.

Nadal made a financial investment in the club earlier this month in a bid to help it stave off bankruptcy, with debts reportedly totalling 70 million Euros.
 

veroniquem

Bionic Poster
i'm sure you've seen these two clips before
last year paris, you can hear him saying something before he takes the pics, pressumably to Carlos or xisca because they both went towards the car afterwards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS5lmJ8hRNE

and this one wimbledon. from 0:50
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_lXpWf1kGI&feature=player_embedded
Thanks for the videos.
He just tells people (whether Costa or X or anyone else) where to wait for him while he signs autographs. Nothing that I find unusual: they're not gonna just stand in front of the crowd waiting for him to be done. It would be awkward.
No the one thing that always strikes me is that I find his way toward her a little cold, don't get me wrong, very considerate and gentle but somewhat distant and dismissive at the same time. I could be projecting though or it could just be his usual manner, I don't know if anyone else feels the same about the way they interact.
Meg good luck with everything, there's always a huge need for math teachers!
 
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