Congrats to the New Orleans Saints for their first NFC Championship that has led them to Super Bowl XLIV. Ironically, the first year that I actually like watching football is the first year my home team goes to the Super Bowl.

What I like about the Saints is that they never gave up. Even when their back was up against the wall–they kept their eyes on the prize and came out with the victory.

Sort of reminds me of life. Sometimes life throws us against the wall, but instead of giving up, we must dust ourselves off and keep pressing on.

I couldn’t write this post without saying how much it seemed that the officials were cheating against the Saints at every turn; but like life–what God has for you is for you and nobody can take it away from you.

To all the Saints fans and those that are not–remember in this life, you will face many obstacles, don’t give up and don’t give in–keep pressing forward and if it’s God’s will, you will come out the victor!

There’s nothing like seeing a man in a uniform; especially the black and gold–New Orleans Saints uniform.  Darren Sharper wears #42 well. The Saints signing him was a great decision. One team’s lost, is another team’s gain. He’s one of my favorite players in the NFL. The picture doesn’t do him justice.

Stats: Experience, Cute Smile, Pretty Eyes equals Hot

Every team has to have a bad boy. Usama Young, #28 of the New Orleans Saints, got into a little trouble in the fall, but you would never know it with that million dollar smile.

Stats: Sexy, Bad-boy and today’s hottie.

One positive thing came from my last relationship–a new found appreciation for football–specifically the NFL. Pre-relationship, I only watched the Super Bowl and that was only because of the food and commercials. Post-relationship, I can appreciate the game and the players.

As my home team gets ready for their quest to reach the Super Bowl, I want to highlight one of my favorite NFL  hotties–#25 from the New Orleans Saints–Reggie Bush.

Stats: Fine, Fine and Fionne

Favorite quote from Reggie Bush – Saturday, January 16, 2010 – Paraphrasing – “Big time players make big plays.” Here’s to Reggie Bush for doing what he’s paid to do–putting the Saints one step closer to the prize.

Kim K, I’m not mad at you. Reggie is definitely a hottie.

Check out the cover of the February issue of Essence:

 I’m celebrating my birthday in September by giving away a few books.

If you’re already signed up to my mailing list, I just need you to LEAVE A COMMENT on this blog post.

If you’re NOT on my mailing list, to enter, just sign up AND leave a comment on this post to let me know you’re interested in the ON THE LINE contest. To sign up, click or paste the following link: http://www.feedblitz.com/f/?Sub=498262

All entries must be in between now and 11:59 p.m est 09/15/09.

Several winners will be chosen at random.

ABOUT THE BOOK

One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has captured every major title. Her 2009 Australia Open championship earned her the #1 world ranking for the third time in her illustrious career – and marked only the latest exclamation point on a life well and purposefully lived. As a young girl, Serena began training with an adult-sized racquet that was almost as big as her. Rather than dropping the racquet, Serena saw it as a challenge to overcome-and she has confronted every obstacle on her path to success with the same unflagging spirit.

Contest open to US residents only. Contest ends at 11:59 p.m. September 15, 2009. Void where prohibited by law. The winners will be notified via email. If the winner hasn’t responded within 48 hours of the initial email with their shipping address, the next name pulled will be the winner.