Well, it was a nice run for the USA soccer team, but its World Cup hopes ended with Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Ghana.

I’m not a huge soccer fan. I don’t dislike the sport; in fact, I rather admire the athletes who play it. I’m just not one who will sit down and watch it on a regular basis. But it’s amazing how one event, one sport, and one team can bring out the kind of interest the USA soccer team did. Everyone from blue collar workers to housewives cheered their hearts out, praying for miracles and shedding tears after the final match for the U.S.

I can’t help but compare the World Cup event to the Summer or Winter Olympics. It’s every four years, athletes get to represent their country in a worldwide competition, and people who aren’t normally fans of this event lend their support to the team.

Will I suddenly become addicted to soccer, and watch every match I can find? Not likely. But like so many others, my heart dropped when Ghana scored what turned out to be the winning goal in overtime, and the USA Team’s run came to an end. This year’s World Cup has certainly given us some bittersweet memories.

I have always loved tennis, and this is the time of year for it!  I usually spend my 4th of July weekend glued to the tv watching the Wimbledon finals.   The last time I played tennis myself was in high school on the tennis team.  Those days are long gone, but when Loriana Hernandez and Fox 7 asked me to participate in the Dell Fox Get Fit Weekend to benefit Maggies Hope and organization helping families of children experiencing Austism , I said yes!   It was time to get off the couch and instead of watching tennis, begin playing again. 

Loriana and I will be playing in the Tennis Classic on Saturday July 24th at 1pm at The Lakeway World of Tennis! We will be teamed up with tennis star’s Melanie Oudin and Sloane Stephens!  I knew I had to get to work and what better way then to head to Horseshoe Bay for some cardio tennis!!  Wow this workout is incredible and I felt the effects for day’s!  Check out the video to see what this challenging class is all about!  One of the best things is that it is free!!

One of the things I have discovered while getting ready for this fun and challenging Tennis Classic is how much I really love playing tennis!  It’s great to be getting back into it, the benifits are amazing!  Find out more about the Horseshoe Bay cardio tennis class and more places in and around Austin to “Get Fit For Free” here!  See you next month at The Lakeway World of Tennis!!  Buy your tickets to this special event here!

What would our Dear Uncle Sam, the symbol of American pride…have on his ipod as we head into the July 4th weekend celebration? What would you suggest we add to his list? Let us know below!

Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Surfin’ USA by the Beach Boys
Living in the USA by John Mellencamp
Living in America by James Brown
America by Neil Diamond
America the Beautiful by Ray Charles
American Girl by Tom Petty
American Woman by Lenny Kravitz
California Girls by the Beach Boys
God Bless America by Celine Dion
God Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
Star Spangled Banner by Whitney Houston
Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John

In Austin since 1993!! Romeo's is easy to spot on Barton Springs!!

I am sure you’ve seen the one of a kind sign on Barton Springs near Lamar.  The heart with Romeo’s in neon light!  I had always wanted to try Romeo’s since I first saw that sign.  I have since eaten there many times and have enjoyed every delicious bite of every delicious meal!!  From start to finish Romeo’s Italian Grill & Bar  has the most delicious food, and it tastes just like my mom used to make!  I was so excited when I found out it was this weeks “My Austin Perk”!  The last time these fabulous $50 Gift Certificates were offered for just $25 they sold out!  Now you have another chance to experience this wonderful restaruant at a fantastic savings!  Buy your gift certificates here before they are gone!!  Bon Appetit!!

Note my portion of Chicken Marsala was a half portion, I split it with my daugher!  The portions are larger than they appear here. 

Romeo’s Italian Grill & Bar has Live Music , Thurday -Saturday on a great patio!  They also have a wonderful Happy Hour from 5pm – 6pm!  Just $5 for drinks and appetizers!! 

The longest tennis match in Wimbledon history just ended.  It only took 11 hours and 5 mintues but the John Isner of the USA won.  He beat Nicolas Mahut of France.  The final score was 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 7-6 (3), 70-68!!  Amazing!!  The longest tennis match prior to this one was at the French Open , that one lasted 6 hours 33 minutes back in 2004!!  The 5th set of this match lasted 8 hours and 11 minutes, one for the history books!!

No, they are not waiting in line for Twilight "Eclipse" tickets , it's the new iPhone!!

iPhone 4 goes on sale today and lines are already around the block at the Apple store in the Domain and around the world!!  Are you ready for this new technology?  Here are a few pictures of the new phone and  a link to some of the best things about getting a new phone even though you love your current phone!  Hey the iPhone 4 even comes with  a gyroscope!   Don’t believe me?  Check out the video below!

Thin is in!! The new iPhone is much thinner!!

Maybe Sandra should enter our Sing Like John Mayer contest!!

Sandra Bullock strapped on a guitar and teased the audience at last nights “Nashville Rising” a star studded show that helped raise 2 million dollars for the flood victims in Nashville.  Though she just played a few notes on the guitar, it brought the house down!  She may not have a Grammy in her future but she does have that Oscar, and a huge heart!  Check out the video below!