“If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” A quote from the one and only Albert Einstein! He was not only intelligent and brilliant, but he was also wise to make such a statement.

...Shopping, shopping, shopping I feel like that is all I ever do, well when I'm not at home writing or on the internet checking Facebook, Twitter, etc! Okay, so I lied, I played tennis today too, but that was at the crack of dawn and it feels like it was yesterday. I am just relived and excited that the weekend is here AND for once in a blue moon, I am doing more than hitting the local sports bar or going to a movie. I am throwing a party and attending a BBQ, WAHOO I love a change of pace.  I love having activities planned, I look forward to them all week!   

**The wait is over and the weekend has arrived. What's going on this Friday and Saturday night? Let's find out...
Well tonight is a no brainer...Bossa Nova Lounge at the one and only Hotel Indigo Scottsdale then take your pick at either Axis/Radius, Suede, Crown Room, or one of the many other hot spots in Downtown Scottsdale.

Tomorrow...

• Lifehouse will perform after the Diamondbacks game for an hour. First pitch is at 5:10 PM and we are taking on Houston Astros. For more information about Arizona baseball visit, http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ari. Fans can get free tickets by visiting Fry's Food stores. Buy over $10 of milk and dairy products and receive complimentary upper level tickets to the game! 
• Try something new! The Venue of Scottsdale is hosting Arizona Salsa Festival from 7:30 to 2 AM for $25.00. There will be dancers, bands, and entertainment from all over.  There will also be live performances all night! This event is celebrating the 4th anniversary of AZSalsa.net, http://www.azsalsa.net/AZSalsaFestival2009.asp for more information.  DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY! 
• Looking to laugh? Then join Reno 911 comedy Carlos Alazraqui at The Comedy Spot Comedy Club in Scottsdale. Enjoy his knack for impressionism and voice acting. The shows are at 8 PM and 10 PM and the tickets run $15. The venue is intimate with only 100 seats. http://www.thecomedyspot.net/

**Today I discovered my new found love for the library. I haven't been to the library in years and today I took the girl I nanny for and discovered all that it has to offer! Books, music, movies, and wireless internet. What more could a person ask for? Not only do they have all those things, but it is all free to check out! Why go to Blockbuster or Barnes and Noble when you can just go to the library?  If your looking to get some work done, it is quite peaceful.  

**This is such a great shot of the pool at Hotel Indigo Scottsdale!**

*It's Thursday...a day often referred to as Saturday by the party goers in the valley, one day away from the weekend, and an excuse to have a cocktail or two. ☺ I love my smiley faces!

TOMORROW...Join us in the Divine Lounge for our Bossa Nova Lounge from 7:30 to 10:30 PM. Enjoy the soothing sounds of DJ Seduce and Som Brasil Trio along with various drink specials, boutique items, and artwork.
  After the event head over to Suede nightclub for their 8th anniversary party. The club will unveil a makeover, offer various drink specials, and have a performance from hip-hop artist Tone-Loc. http://www.suedeaz.com/

Tonight...

• Happy hour and appetizers at Stingray Sushi are a wonderful way to end the day or start off the evening. Sip on $1.50 Sake and $3.50 Kirin drafts, munch on rolls between $2 and $5.50, or go all out and enjoy a fishbowl-sized Godzilla for $8 per person. 
  
• Steve Levine Entertainment presents House 7340 at Myst. The #1 DJ in the world, Paul Van Dyk, will be present tonight at the nightclub. Also listen to DJ's Soloman and Sean Essex! Purchase tickets online @ tickets.slentertain.com or call 480-284-6033. The party starts at 9 PM.
  
• If your a lady then Axis/Radius nightclub is the place to be on Thursdays! There is no line and no cover for women all night long and ladies pay only $3 for drinks. Celebrate why its good to be a woman! 

I just found a great site for anyone looking for ANYTHING personalized, design your own t-shirt, calender, bags, etc. Also has some of the funniest t-shirts from musical bands to political statements. If your a UPromise member, click on it from the site and save 5% on your college loans, http://www.zazzle.com/. Great site for Father's Day gifts.

*~*Free marketing as far as Twitter, Facebook, and possibly MySpace may start to charge businesses fees to use these services. Would you pay to read tweets? Most are saying probably not. Should there be advertising on Twitter? A sight primarily for social networking does not need advertisements in my opinion. We see advertising all day long and everywhere we go... we need a place to escape the crazy world of ads and let Twitter be it! Will the owners of Twitter escape the world of money hungry individuals? Let's hope so... Read more about this at http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2008/11/would_you_pay_f.html;jsessionid=1WFIF52H40JFYQSNDLPSKH0CJUNN2JVN

Twitter comment from fellow Twitter member...jennymesserly, an interactive designer from Scottsdale, "ive heard great things about your hotel. looking forward to getting the inside scoop & stopping in for a cocktail sometime!"

“It's beauty that captures your attention; personality which captures your heart.”

*~*Another weekend has passed and it is time to start another week. By now a lot of children are on summer break, snowbirds have gone back home to enjoy a much cooler summer, and many families are traveling to beat the heat. Just because its hot and many people are escaping the valleys extraordinarily sizzling hot summers...this is not such a HORRIBLE endeavor if you are in Phoenix for the majority of the summer. *~*

Positives...

• The roads are less crowded
• Weekends start to feel like Mondays and Tuesdays, ie: less wait for Sunday breakfast
• Relaxed summer dress codes at work
• AMAZING summer specials at Hotel Indigo Scottsdale, when booked online in advance...$67-$75 ☺
• Get great deals on VIP admissions at many of the local nightclubs
• Various drink specials all week long

Are you bored this summer? Join one of the many Scottsdale activities, visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/sports.asp, for sports and recreation.

Life in a nutshell in the electronic age...Follow, tweet, Blog, thank users for following, check Facebook, MySpace, email, other email account, then trying to get off the computer to play tennis, edit my novel, and write just for FUN. Oh life... what is next in the electronic era?

What to do on Monday evening?

• Happy hour at Sushi Roku in the W Hotel. Various $5 happy hour specials from 5-7 PM. Specials include; hot sake, wine, spicy tuna rolls, and yellowtail scallion rolls. 
• Game night at The Lodge with happy hour from 3-7 PM; $3 Coors Light, Lodge Beers, house wine, and well drinks. Appetizers are also half-price. This bar will give you the feel of a mountaintop ski lodge with no dress code or VIP area. Take pleasure in the laid-back theme. 

Weekly events...

• Jazz in the Garden on Fridays in June from 7:30-9:30 PM at the Desert Botanical Garden Center. This event runs until June 21st. This is an annual event called "Jazz in the Garden 2009 Concert Series." Try something new this weekend, http://www.dbg.org/index.php/plan/calendar/jazzinthegarden
  
• Bossa Nova Night at Hotel Indigo Scottsdale in the Divine Lounge and Terrace on Friday June 12th. Join the bi-weekly Brazilian party with live music, fashion, art, and drink specials. http://www.scottsdalehiphotel.com/
  

“Love life and life will love you back. Love people and they will love you back.”
~Arthur Rubinstein

*The world is buzzing over American Idol. My opinion... I believe that Adam will probably win as he seems to have the most followers, but I would love to see Kris win. His voice is soothing and original and I think he is much more talented!   Not only can he sing, but he also plays the piano and the guitar. Overall, both contestants are incredible! I just want the underdog to win it all.*

?!The new show Glee... now it started off a bit slow, but I always enjoy talented people who can sing and dance. I think the show could be great, but then it could also be a dud, only time will tell! I think it might have done better if it started in the summer, where it would have less competition, nevertheless we will have to wait and see?!

I love how exciting television can be. We get wrapped up into the lives of fake people and yet look forward to seeing what happens week after week. I think it gives us all something to do ☺ and adds a little structure into our lives.

Memorial Weekend... be apart of it all, but also remember what this day stands for. It is to commemorate U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. Offer your support to those who have been affected!

• Book a room at Hotel Indigo for $67.00 a night for a standard room and $97.00 a night for a suite! You cannot beat the price for a boutique hotel located in the heart of trendy downtown Scottsdale. 
• This weekend join the hotel for Bossa Nova Lounge on Friday starting at 7:30 PM!
• Float down the Salt River while listening to live entertainment, receiving free prizes, and tossing beach balls around the water.
• Friday night party at Crown Room. Listen to music by DJ'S Dave Matthias and Dan Martinez. The special of the night is $50 tables and $5 you call it drinks all night long. Party starts at 9 PM.
• Saturday party with celebrity host Tiffany Wade from Beauty and the Geek and Marcus Trufant of the Seattle Seahaws. Music by DJ Slippe and DJ Gable. Doors open at 8 PM. For more information visit, http://www.e4-az.com/
• Sunday night is the Memorial day blowout presented by Steve Levine Entertainment at Axis-Radius. The party features J Alan. 

Happy Monday! Hope that you start the week of just right. If you are staying with us for business or pleasure this week, our staff will surely take care of you!

"Where there is love there is life." — Mahatma Gandhi

**Join us for Bossa Nova Lounge this weekend! It is held on the second and fourth Friday of every month. The party is always hopping and it is a great chance to meet a diverse group of people. DJ Seduce and Som Brasil are wonderful. The sounds are soothing and you cannot beat the beautiful patio and hotel atmosphere. There is plenty of time to go out afterwards so start the night off just right.**

Restaurants to try in Downtown Scottsdale if you’re in town…

• Oregano’s Pizza Bistro is a pizza place favorite for all. The pizza is delicious, the appetizers are tasty especially the Brushetta, and the dessert is delectable. The restaurant is busy on any day of the week, but beat the crowd by eating an early or late dinner. This place is priced very reasonably!


• Old Town Tortilla Factory is a perfect spot for happy hour. The patio is beautiful with drop lights, a water fountain, and the patio is very spacious. The service is very good and the margaritas are yummy. The price is more than Oreganos, at about $15-$30 an entrée, but happy hour offers great specials.


• Sushi Brokers is probably one of the best sushi places in Scottsdale. The atmosphere is calm, the music is amazing, and the sushi is delectable. The Sake is tasty and happy hour offers many great specials. They have some mouth-watering one-of-a-kind rolls for all to enjoy. If you’re a sushi fan than this is the spot for you!


• If you’re looking to wine and dine then Drinkwater’s City Hall Steak House is for you. The location is in a prime spot in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale and the interior scene is beautiful. The steak and sides are luscious and their wine list is great. They also have good service to make the experience the all better.

What are you doing for Memorial Day? Grab an affordable room at Hotel Indigo.

*~*Catch "early bird" drink specials tonight in the Divine Lounge from 9 PM -12 AM. Sip on $3 domestics and $4 well cocktails.*~*

    Last night I went out to Old Town and had a great time. We started the night off at Stingray Sushi which was by far one of the best sushi places I had been to in a long time! The funny thing, is that I don't even really like sushi, but I always agree to go for the sake and Sapporo beer.  Plus, I had a friend in town and he was in the mood for sushi. I was really impressed with everything overall and so was my guest in from Ohio. The wait was suppose to be like some 25 minutes, but they got us in, in probably about 15 minutes and this was a Friday night. We asked for first available and landed an amazing spot on the patio. The staff was really fantastic...our waitress was really great, the hostess were lovely, and the manager as well. I felt very taken care of overall and the sushi was very fresh! I did learn that I do not like octopus very much, but the spicy crab roll was delicious and so was the Las Vegas roll (I believe that is the name?)
...P.S. When you first walk beware of the aquarium built into the floor...I felt like I was going to trip or fall into the water! And on my way out after a few sake bombs... I seriously felt like I was going to take a swim, ha.
  

  We then visited Hotel Indigo Scottsdale to catch the end of Afro:Baile Record's Bossa Nova Lounge. We arrived a little after 10 and the place was still full of guests. Everyone looked like they were having a terrific time and all seemed very comfortable and relaxed. We missed the band by a hair, but did enjoy DJ Seduce. http://www.myspace.com/djseduce
   The vibe was pleasant and both of my friends really adored the atmosphere and loved the outdoor terrace. There were some really cute sandals for sale and various other items that I did not get a chance to look at.

...The night received a lot of positive feedback from guests...

"We had an excellent time"

“ Lovely night"
 

   After our visit to Hotel Indigo we then attempted to move to the W, where on Friday and Saturday nights, you apparently have to be a guest or buy a table to even get inside? It was a tad bit frustrating and I think a little overboard, but oh well I guess our guest would miss out on the "typical" Scottsdale crowd. No big deal!

 

Lastly, we headed to the waterfront area and stopped at my favorite restaurant, Olive and Ivy. The inside was dead, but the lush and beautiful outside patio which overlooks the canal was packed. We searched for open chairs and couches, but ended up siting in-between two couples, a little awkward, but it was the only spot available! The good thing is our waitress was phenomenal and carried a smile even though she was running around the entire night! I love great service. We got our drinks and dessert quickly and she even made sure we put in orders before last call was over. Overall, the night was fantastic and Downtown, Scottsdale was surely the place to be.
 

**I felt like I was in Hollywood or Vegas...there were lines everywhere! From Axis-Radius, to Pussycat Lounge to Crown Room, but everyone was all smiles. Parking started to get full around 10ish, but there is valet and bike service everywhere! I love going out in this area because I always discover new hidden secrets.  There is a variety of ages and the dress code bears no limit! You can dress however you want and receive little judgement, this was very refreshing!  Every time I go out to downtown Scottsdale I have a marvelous evening and meet a lot of new people.

Thirsty Thursday

*~*Happy Thursday! This week flew by for me and I am very excited for the weekend!*~*

**Weekend deals are hot at Hotel Indigo Scottsdale! And when I say hot, I mean like $67-$75 dollars for a room. This is with advance purchase and that was about two weeks in advance, give or take. When I looked up reservations the weekend brought a better deal than the weekday.**

Looking to party this weekend or take a stay-vacation? Then Hotel Indigo should be your choice. This trendy hotel is located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale's nightlife and art district. Every stay will bring you a new feel as each room has their own distinct modern design. Rooms have beautiful bathrooms, clock radios with MP3 jacks, and halogen reading lamps. The hotel will revive your sense, energy, and mood.

**Positive feedback is common when staying or visiting the hotel, A comment from a Twitter follower, wenslife- "Went to an event in your bar area - loved the vibe. Thanks!"

Weekend Events...
Friday

• Happy hour at Fine's Celler from 11 AM to 6 PM with $5 glasses of wine and food specials.
• Bossa Nova Lounge in Divine Lounge at Hotel Indigo Scottsdale starting at 7:30, to read reviews about the event visit, http://www.meetup.com/Phx-World-Rhythm-Fans/calendar/10068100/
• Above and Beyond World Album Tour at Myst Nightclub with DJ soloman and Spencer Thomas. Buy tickets at http://www.mystaz.com/. The album was released on February 17th and the band has been touring ever since. Visit the band at http://ultrarecords.com/
• Axis/Radius is hosting the Barack Your World Party featuring "Obama girl" Amber Lee. This is a pre-party in celebration of President Obama's ASU commencement speech for graduates. For reservations text 602-430-6452! $100 table with bottle!

~Just a side note and a bit of advice for anyone with college debt or anyone planning on going to college visit UPromise! They offer savings plans, credit cards with rewards that will assist in paying off loans, etc, etc. Great information! https://lty.s.upromise.com/secure/cookiedHomePage.do. SAVE A LOT MORE!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

A little story about the hotel....
  Hotel Indigos are everywhere. Each with their own unique and creative design. From California to Atlanta! To make a reservation for any Hotel Indigo visit, http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/in/1/en/home. All part of InterContinental Hotels. IHG will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year.
  IHG, Intercontinental Hotels Group, has been named the best international chain company for the second year in a row! This was presented at the TTG China Travel Awards hosted by TTG publishing. To read more and find out about the "Best International Chain" visit, http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&NewsID=2257. The company is also the largest employer in the hotel industry with close to 32,000 employees and still growing.
  Hotel Indigo Scottsdale is also apart of Driftwood Hospitality Management Company has franchise nationally recognized hospitality brands; IHG, Hilton, Starwood, Marriott, etc. They are known for their premier international hotel management.

Start your evening off in the hotel's lounge bar area. It is thoroughly enjoyable with comfortable seating both inside and outside. Tonight two-for-one Tuesdays in the Divine Lounge on your favorite well drinks and domestics.

*~*Join us this Friday from 7:30-10:30 PM in the Divine Lounge for our Brazilian Bossa Nova Lounge. Sip on Caipirinhas and martinis while listening to music from DJ Seduce and Som Brasil Trio. Browse through live art displays and boutiques while enjoying music and conversation! Change up the weekly routine and do something new, starting this friday!


Reserve a room now and save up to 50% off your stay! Receive the best values of the year. See for yourself and take a virtual tour, http://www.enviropix.net/scottsdale/hotel_indigo/. To view a variety of specials visit the main website, http://www.scottsdalehiphotel.com/
-The hotel has had a variety of celebrity guests... from Paris Hilton to Kim Kardashian to Brody Jenner!-

*Two-for-one Tuesday in the Divine Lounge on well drinks and domestics*

~*Twitter has quickly become my new technology addiction. Another technology to integrate into our lives, but we all have to keep up at a very fast past otherwise you simply fall behind. It is such a great way to network for businesses! Be sure to check it out http://twitter.com/HotelIndigoAZ. 

If your being brought to our blog through Twitter than please become a follower, it only takes a minute! ***Notice, Hotel Indigo's followers widget on the left hand of the sidebar... looking to grow our audience.*** As long as you have an AOL screen-name, gmail account, google account, or yahoo then it only takes a minute to join the ranks and become a follower!

Thank you fellow Arizona business for your compliment through Twitter, CrackerJaxFun "Love your hotel, ive been there many times"

*~*Hotels are a dime a dozen, but remember they are not all equal. Hotel Indigo Scottsdale's fantastic customer service and praise sets it apart from the rest. Great for any age, any activity, and located in one of the most ideal spots in the valley.*~*

....Another great story for a job well done!...
"I just wanted to give kudos to one of your employees that works nights, Joey."

Joey assisted the guest with finding hotels for one of her clients in Sedona.

"He had some time and did some research on hotels in the area and printed out some suggestions for me (properties that are part of the family, etc.) and had it waiting for me when I checked out!"

All of the hotel's employees will go out of their way to make everyone feel special and help in anyway possible.

"I wanted to let you know that all of the staff I have had the pleasure to see over the last year of coming to Hotel Indigo are like this!"

We always appreciate feedback from our guests. Other comments can be found on Trip Advisor, http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g31350-d641422-Reviews-Hotel_Indigo_Scottsdale-Scottsdale_Arizona.html

"Couldn't stop talking all the way home about how well they were treated and how much they enjoyed Dillon and all the rest of the staff - really looking forward to going back again later this year."

**Join us this weekend in the Divine Lounge for our bi-weekly Brazilian love affair, Bossa Nova Lounge from 7:30 to 10:30 PM on Friday night.

*~*Hump day Wednesday! Fortunately, we are halfway through the week and it is time to start thinking about the weekend. Ten to one you have already been thinking about it since Monday, but it is almost here! Make it a great holiday weekend...Passover and Easter are both coming our way. Relax, revive, and spend time with the ones you love.*~*

**Do not miss the hotels first ever Brazilian Love Affair night Friday! This is a new bi-weekly event held the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 7:30 – 10:30 PM! Try the Brazilian’s favorite drink Caipirinhas and listen to music by great musicians! Also enjoy fashion, art, and other various drink specials.**

~Spring has sprung here in the valley and summer is surely on its way. If the temperature and the sunny skies are not enough indication then the amount of skin, short skirts, cleavage tank tops, and daisy dukes might also give it away. The city of Scottsdale, well actually the majority of Phoenix, defines "skanky" attire much differently than other locations. In Phoenix we can get away with short shorts or a mini-skirt because the weather gets so hot that you cannot possibly wear much of anything, a plus for the single men.

• Advice for visitors…If you are traveling to Scottsdale for spring break or for the up and coming holidays, then be sure to pull out the retired daisy dukes and bring them along, because here showing skin is more of a trend than a turn off! I mean this is a city with nightlife full of animals; cougars, jaguars, and trouts are probably the most prominent.

Another thing… if you are traveling to Scottsdale do not expect the mall, movies, or restaurants to be empty during the "work" week because hell, I am not quite sure when and how often people work in this city. I go to get a manicure on say, a Monday at 1 PM, and the place is full...go figure! Inquiring on the subject I get the response "I work from home," a lot.

I hope you enjoy my tidbits full of comic relief and nothing meant to offend anyone! All cities have their own set of jokes!

What a fantastic quote..."Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent."
— Eleanor Roosevelt

Monotonous Monday... yeah, one of those type of Mondays. I had guests visiting over their spring break and it was a week full of chaos, fun, and little relaxation. I thought that I would be thrilled to finally have an evening alone to do nothing, but in reality I am a bit sad. I had a full house and now it is empty... so I think I'll drown my sorrows in chinese food, reality television, and CW's series Gossip Girl.

~NCAA Basketball Championship Game is on tonight at 6 PM, Michigan State verse North Carolina. Great timing for us Phoenix fans, we get to enjoy the end of happy hour and watch the game if we are out and about! I know that I will start out watching and then eventually change the channel to catch my other shows ☺ Typical girl ♡

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*Mark your calenders for this Friday, April 10th and join Hotel Indigo, Afro: Baile Records, DJ Seduce, and many others for a party that celebrates Brazilian culture, "Bossa Nova Lounge." Unwind in a comfortable setting to the sounds of Bossa Nova, Samba, Jazz, and Electronica.

TUESDAY, March 24th

Everyone wants to feel appreciated and comfortable. We all form our niches and find warmth in routine and the usual everyday activities. I know I do, even when I say I am sick of the norm, I still enjoy the serenity of the known. When we do explore outside our bubbles everyone wants to feel special, liked, loved, welcomed, and invited.  Otherwise, one would never try anything new!  Step outside of your box Friday night April 10th and join the Brazilian community, fans, and admirers for a truly fantastic and memorable evening.  This event will make you feel warm and fuzzy with a staff that goes above and beyond,  

"Employee's Bric the valet/bellman greeter, Loyyd the engineer, and our housekeeper I beleave Gigi, were all excellent and helped make our trip so much more enjoyable. Also Micheal L was very helpful in setting up with our hotel arrangements. Everybody was great." 

*Hotel Indigo presents a new bi-weekly event called "Bossa Nova Lounge," which will celebrate Brazilian culture! This event will be filled with Brazilian music, rotating guest artists, a variety of fashion boutiques, and designers. Come one, come all and honor a beautiful country and culture! The event is hosted by Afro:Baile Records, the founders of DJ Seduce, whom offer the global sound of world beat. This event will launch April 10th at 7:30 PM at Hotel Indigo. Discover the colors of Hotel Indigo, enjoy the dynamic and inspiring atmosphere, and unwind to the grooves of Bossa Nova, Samba, Jazz,and Electronica. Be the first to enjoy a one of a kind event in Arizona!*

❉Featuring...

• Music by DJ Seduce and Som Brasil Trio
  
• Rotating fashion and art by Vocelinda and David Ware
  
• Brazilian culture expert to show why Brazil is the Mecca of beautiful people
  
• Choice drinks include: Caipirinhas (the national cocktail of Brazil), Martinis, and assorted drink specials offered throughout the evening

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