Mmmm… Caramel!

Now that we’re so close to Roger Federer rejoining the tour you might be wondering how he spent his 7-week hiatus. Don’t bother – you’re just an average human being, how could you possibly imagine what a superhero does in his weeks off? Now, now, don’t fret! I’m swooping in here for the rescue with a helpful chart for us ordinary people to better understand the Maestro’s world:

When Roger has 7 weeks off he…	When we mere mortals have 7 weeks off we…
Practices A LOT – In exotic mountainous locations where courts have been dug out from amidst the unforgiving yet spectacular rocky terrain. He even arranges for other ATP players including a certain drop-dead gorgeous Tommy Haas to practice with him.	Sleep. Or if we practice tennis, we do it on crappy courts and I can guarantee we don’t get a Tommy thrown in the bargain.
Does a commercial for Lindt where he fancies a little chocolate treat	Get hysterical over the new Roger ad and keep using “Mmmm Caramel!” randomly in everyday life, e.g. “The movie was so good! – just Mmmm Caramel!” – you like, no? hmmm, well I didn’t say it works all the time.
Visits the Rolex in Baselworld	Go to the local mall shopping for sales… or window-shopping if we have cash problems *sigh*
Facilitates prize money increases for the US Open and Wimbledon as the President of the ATP Players Council	Try to figure out how to pay for all the ‘holiday-ing’ without having to live on instant noodles for a year
Goes to St. Jakob Park to watch FC Basel vs. Chelsea with friend and fellow Swiss player Marco Chiudinelli	Watch the same match on TV, just to spot Roger
Does a Rolex photo shoot that puts him in contention for the next James Bond (was the man born in a suit or what?)	Try desperately to un-tag ourselves from photos that our inane friends shouldn’t have put on facebook in the first place – quick! Before your mother/boss/brother/teacher/colleague sees it!
Goes up the rankings to be back in the top 2 of the ATP – despite not playing. Because he’s Federer, Roger Federer	Nothing, I have nothing on this one, we do nothing remotely this important or cool in our lives as to go up the ATP rankings while lying on the beach – Allez Roger!

So there you have it! With about 24 hours left to go till Roger arrives in Madrid, I leave you with this photo montage of our champ’s break. 😀 All the best for the upcoming season Federer!