Happy Tuesday

You made it to work for two days this week, celebrate....*~*Two for One Tuesdays in our Divine Lounge this evening!*~*

...So of course I come to the Midwest and what happens? It rains! We had plans to go to the amusement park today and we couldn’t because not only was it raining, but there was also thunder and lightning! Ah, I really can't complain because at least the weather is only 80 degrees :)

If you’re struggling to hold onto your job during our economic crises, which is hopefully no longer on the rise, then you might find this article quite funny. “You’re fired—Top 5 Layoff Stories.” http://jobs.aol.com/articles/photos/job-stories-how-i-got-fired/1479058/ These are stories of people sleeping on the job and throwing punches at their company parties! You will get a great laugh!

Looking for something to do tonight? Check out Mambo Tuesdays at Whip Lounge on Mill Avenue. They offer salsa dancing every Tuesday night and have drink specials all evening long. Try something new!

Old Town Activities…

• Do you want to go shopping and see all the stores that you like? Take the Trendsetter Tour offered by Westcor. Every itinerary can be customized to the shopper’s interest and preference. They offer special group rates. This would be a great
  birthday or bachlorette party! http://www.azshoppingspree.com/
• If you are new to the valley or visiting then take the Ollie the Trolley Southwest Experience Tour. It will let you see what the Southwest has to offer all in one day and you will get to see our ever so famous Desert Botancial Garden. Learn more about Arizona’s culture, plants, and also see the Heard Museum all in one tour! This runs from 10 am to 4 pm daily. http://www.olliethetrolley.net/
• They also have a wine and dine tour which offers a variety of gourmet food from a variety of cultures and influences.
• Learn more about one of America’s most popular architects, Frank Lloyd Wright. They offer a one hour panorama tour which will integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. http://www.franklloydwright.org/Home.html
• Do you want to go to school this summer? Of course not, but join Apache Trail Tours for a fun way to learn new things! This is an hour long classroom adventure. It is a four-wheeler ride while you learn more about our Sonoran Desert and life in the 1800’s. This is $25 a person. http://www.apachetrailtours.com/

Happy Thirsty Thursday!  Hope your week is flying by just as fast as July has!  Where did July go?

"Happiness is felt by making other people happy."

If your going out this weekend and looking for a pickup line, then try one of these!

"Are your legs tired, because you've been running through my mind all day long."

"Hi, I'm Mr. Right. Someone said you were looking for me."

"Can i get your picture to prove to all my friends that angels really do
exist."

"Can I have directions? ["To where?"] To your heart."

For more visit, http://www.goodquotes.com/pickuplines.htm. This site makes me laugh.   

~I am back in the steamy, sweltering, and hot desert.  Whoopee!  Good thing I am not here for long!  I get to head home to Ohio for a week, where the weather has been a promising 70-80 degrees.  Ah, anything under 90 is fine with me at this point. 

**Catch a great rate and deal--- Stay at the Hotel Indigo Scottsdale for two or more consecutive nights and receive a $100 food and beverage credit during your stay. Rates start at just $99 per night and cheaper when you book in advance through the end of summer.  For other deals such as free passes to Big Surf Waterpark visit http://www.scottsdalehiphotel.com/specials.php

*~*If your looking for something to do tonight you can catch two midnight movies this evening, one for the comedy Funny People with Adam Sandler rated R and the other is Aliens in the Attic rated PG. Both have tickets available online and are showing at the Scottsdale 101 on Mayo Blvd in North Scottsdale.

https://www.movietickets.com/purchase.asp?afid=moviefone&house_id=8544&perfd=07302009&edata=30&movie_id=57699&perft=24:01

Spots in Old Town Scottsdale....

• The Estate House.  It is anything but regular and a perfect place to have a wonderful dinner.  Also, a great place for happy hour, after dinner drinks, and dessert.  With a rooftop for appetizers and drinks and a piano for your enjoyment, its a delightful place that must be experienced.  It has two floors which both bring two completely different experiences.  You can enjoy fine dining on the first floor and a classic lounge atmosphere on the second.  They also have a fantastic patio with comfortable couches and an intimate setting.  The rooftop patio overlooks Downtown Scottsdale and Camelback mountain.
• If your looking for the party then join Martini Ranch for their new weekly Hustlerwood night.  The event features the popular rapper Dirt Nasty, The New Fo's, and more!  The event starts at 8 PM.  Tonight is the big kick off party and will feature guest DJ's and celebrity guests.  http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/events/hustlerwood-kick-off-party-feat-dirt-nasty-the-new-f-oand-146-s-and-more-1381882/
• Tonight you can also be a part of the weekly Acqua pool party at the W hotel.  Bring your suit!  Its held every Thursday at 8.  http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/events/acqua-thursdays-1364108/

Happy Tuesday!

I thought I would start the day off with some funny quotes, I love quotes by the way!

"Hard work never killed anybody, but why take a chance?"

"If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?"

"If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?"

*~*Two-for-one Tuesdays in the Divine Lounge. Enjoy your favorite beverages in a relaxing, inspiring, and comfortable bar area! Our wonderful staff will take care of you!*~*

Looking for a summer getaway? I am sure that Phoenix at its triple digits is probably your last choice, but with AMAZING hotel deals and a variety of "stay-cool" entertainment choices, it is a great place to visit! Plus you can beat the hustle and bustle of California or New York. You can save up to 50% by booking early with Hotel Indigo Scottsdale and golf courses around the valley are insanely inexpensive, just start your day as early as possible and then afterward you can cool off in the pool.

Other activities?

• Catch a show at the ASU gammage theatre currently showing the ever-so-famous Wicked. For a calender of shows visit, http://www.asugammage.com/event
• Catch an Arizona Diamondbacks game-indoor baseball! For a downloadable schedule visit, http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/schedule/downloadable.jsp?c_id=ari
• Enjoy our newest water park, with rides like Tornado and a year pass at right around $59 you can beat it. YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH because its open until November! This park just opened about a week ago and people are already ranting about it, http://phoenix.mywetnwild.com/. You can also read reviews, get directions, and find out about their hours at http://www.facebook.com/wetnwildphx 
• Shop at our Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall with stores from Gucci to Burberry to Juicy... you cannot go wrong with your summer fashion! For a store directory, http://www.fashionsquare.com/

Flight Info...I visited the Delta site the other day and they have FABULOUS flight deals! I am finding round trips for like $197! Search weekends or 3 days before and 3 days after at http://www.delta.com/planning_reservations/plan_flight/online_reservations/best_fare_guarantee/index.jsp. For once they are cheaper than Southwest and American Airlines to some locations!

RaNdOm RaNt...So I get an invitation the other day for my 5 year high school reunion, I know your all thinking five year... your still young, but to me its scary! It makes me wonder about where the last five years went, yeah college took up four of those years and then this last very confusing/what the heck have I been doing year, but still life seriously needs to SLOW DOWN! As soon as high school and the daily routine of school from 7-3 ended, life has picked up its pace! I cannot believe I have been living on my own for so long. It makes me kind of sad, but thinking that the good years are yet to come-career, marriage, family, etc keeps my spirits high! Every time I hear about an engagement, get a wedding invitation in the mail or see wedding pictures, I really start to freak out! I am nowhere near that stage of my life yet so many people are...makes you really start to see the differences in the human race and our own life timelines and expectations.

*~*Another beautiful day in the valley, trying to avoid the triple digits that are bound to come…they say this weekend. Enjoy the “cooler” evenings on the Divine Lounge Terrace under the stars. Tonight is two-for-one Tuesdays! Our environment will encourage you and bring you a sense of balance! *~*

Hotel Indigo Scottsdale is known for affordable luxury located in the heart of the trendy nightlife district. The boutique hotel is unlike many others, for it has a story behind its design. It is all based off of math, the Fibonacci sequence or Phi to be more exact.

“An environment that doesn’t just shelter you, but inspires and reenergizes you.”

The idea behind Hotel Indigo can be better explained at, http://www.hotelindigo.com/h/d/in/1/en/c/2/content/dec/in/1/en/aboutindigo.html?cm_sp=in_hm_-hdr-_-about_in&a=b

Make a reservation today, book in advance and save! http://www.hotelindigo.com/h/d/in/1/en/home

Looking for a happy hour to attend today?

• Z’Tejas Grill, southwestern food, runs a happy hour from 3:30-6:30 Tuesday-Friday. It is very popular located in the Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. The appetizers, corn bread, and margaritas are all delicious. The frozen margaritas look small, but they are deadly! You get cut off after three!
• Ra Sushi Bar and Grill is another great restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale. Their happy hour runs from 4-7 PM and features $1 warm sake, $2.75 well drinks, a variety of sushi and appetizers from $3-$5 and various other drink specials.
• My Big Fat Greek Restaurant is a yummy place for Greek food! Their flaming feta is to die for! They run a happy hour from 4-7 PM with reduced appetizers, well drinks, domestic drafts, and other Greek Specialty drinks.

For other happy hours in the Phoenix area visit, http://www.urbandrinks.com/happyhour/usa/az/scottsdale/downtown/tue

Looking ahead to the weekend…

• Jazz in the Garden being held on Friday’s until June 26th at the Desert Botanical Garden. Admission is $20. For more information, http://www.dbg.org/index.php/plan/calendar/jazzinthegarden
• Kierland Commons is also hosting a summer concert series, running through July on Fridays. These are some of Arizona’s best bands. The next band is Rave: Variety Hits performing in the Center Plaza. http://www.kierlandcommons.com/

*~*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.