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.

*~*"Happy" Monday*~*

Scottsdale is Scottsdale. Personally, I believe that you either love it or hate it, and on the rare occasion, find it just alright. To me, Scottsdale is made up of two almost completely different parts. You have your South Scottsdale/Downtown area and then you have North Scottsdale a more residential type sector. If your looking for a desert type mountain environment then North Scottsdale is for you, but if you are looking for the infamous nightlife and the center of all activity then the downtown area is where you should be!

Scottsdale is great for the shopper, party person, single guy/gal, art goer, sports person, and hotel lover. It is a beautiful area to walk around in and catch some rays as the guest said below, but it is also a unique place and one where people are very similar. It has never been known for its racial diversity and that is where it earns many of its stereotypes. It is the home of superficiality; blonde hair, VIP royalty treatment, model type bodies, risque environments, but also the home of beautiful peaceful hotels, a fantastic art gallery district, and golfers haven. In every location you take the good and the bad and in reality Scottsdale is not for everyone, but some find comfort in the known and in a place where there is a plethora of events... if it may only be the sun!  In any case life is what you make it and I think vacations are too.

I myself, love the cleanliness of the area and the look of crisp blacktop ☺

*~*Hope that your week is wonderful and if it happens to be one of those maniac Mondays then party at Cream Stereo Lounge! It is the only industry night on Mondays in Old Town! To find out more, http://www.creamstereolounge.com/. If you happen to be off Monday or decide to take an "extra long lunch," then catch one of the last spring training games at Scottsdale Stadium. The game begins at 1:05 and the San Francisco Giants take on the Texas Ranger!

UP AND COMING...*Tempe Music Festival starts this weekend April 3rd at 3 PM. Enjoy a variety of music on the water. Headlining Friday, April 3rd is Kid Rock with Roger Clyne, Peacemakers, Pop Evil, and Cowboy Mouth and Saturday the headliner band is All American Rejects with Three Doors Down! Talk about some impressive bands! The Valley Metro is extending the light-rail hours to 12:30 AM during the festival. To find out more visit, http://www.livenation.com/

On Friday night some friends of mine called me up and invited me to join them in Old Town Scottsdale. I decided that I needed a change of pace and felt like it was time to break out the high heels and my "promiscuous" dresses once again. A one time regular at clubs like Axis Radius, Dirty Pretty, and Suede, I found myself with the ranks of many others and in a relationship. I quote on quote, "fell off the face of the earth," and in my boredom found myself back in my old stomping grounds. I would once again go out and face the crazy Scottsdale nightlife.

My friends on the other hand are still true-blooded "Scottsdale people," they enjoy the ear-piercing nightclubs, expensive drinks, ritzy environment, silicone tanned bodies, and the crowds of good-looking men and women. They decided on Axis Radius Nightclub where we had our VIP connection from the friends that we knew who worked there. Personally, I can't face a nightclub when I have to wait in line at the door, pay cover, wait in line again to get a drink, and ultimately in the end have nowhere to sit, but on the toilet unless a bottle is purchased. Of course a seat or otherwise known as a table aka VIP consists on paying triple for a bottle of vodka that one could buy for between $20-$40.00 at the grocery. In general your paying for a personal cocktail waitress, one or two small couches, and a table made for 2-4 people. The table usually runs you at least $100 something dollars and that doesn't include the forty-dollar plus tip your suppose to leave for your waitress... who by the end of the night disappears. There was 10 of us, because at this day and age, who can afford to go with less? We squeezed in to our small designated area and began to drink up our bottle. In the end, once the had alcohol had hit us, we had a pretty great time! I mean who doesn't love to be pushed and shoved on the dance floor with a hundred other sweaty people? When the mood is right and when and if you can just let your hair down the Scottsdale nightclubs are the place to be! Especially, when enjoying a vacation. You will experience a night like none other!

Before joining the ranks of my friends my boyfriend and I started the evening off in Hotel Indigo's Divine Lounge. The Divine Lounge is what I would call "my scene." A beautiful setting, a tranquil pool, friendly FRIENDLY service, and an engaging patio area. The minute we walked up to the hotel, before even going inside, we were greeted by an outgoing valet, then by a cordial front-desk man, and later by sociable and upbeat bartenders. We grabbed cocktails and sat outside relaxed around the bonfire. Truth be told, I didn't even want to leave the hotel as I could faintly already hear the nightclub music from the balcony. The atmosphere with it's comfortable lounge type furniture is the perfect place to catch a bite to eat or a cocktail any day of the week! I love it! Not to mention the less than two-minute walk to hotspots like The Crown Room, Pussycat Lounge, Suede, Axis Radius, and MANY MANY more!

*On Tuesdays enjoy two-for-one drink specials on your favorite well drinks or domestic beers in the Divine Lounge*

Monday, February 16th

*You cannot always have happiness, but you can always give happiness*

My haiku poem for the day…
*The weekend is gone
And Monday has come too fast
Enjoy Scottsdale tonight*

Monday night nightclubs...
-Manic Mondays at Crown Room is one of the most popular places to be on Monday nights. This week featuring DJ Tranzl8r Vs Guitar, $1 drinks for ladies till 11, $85 bottles, $2 Miller Lites, and $3 for all other beers! Is it your birthday? Pay your age for a bottle.
-The only industry night in Old Town on Mondays is Cream Stereo Lounge. This is the newest club in Scottsdale providing a new nightlife experience, first-class service, and high energy nightlife.

Other things to do tonight…
-Catch the NBA All-Star Jams Session today until 5 PM. It is being held at the Phoenix Convention Center and fans will have a chance to meet their favorite players and get autographs.

-Check out the “Seriously Funny” exhibit at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The exhibit puts humor into some of life’s most complex issues from forgetting your PIN to culture identity. This is in honor of SMOCA museum celebrating their tenth year anniversary! Check out new and returning artists in all works of media from painting to sculpture, installation, and ceramics. For more information on this exhibit and more check out their website at http://www.smocaanniversary.org/feb13.html#

-Visit author Ray Artigue at Fine’s Cellar and enjoy complimentary sampling of sparkling wines. Wine and book gift bags are available.

-Be sure to visit the Arizona Renaissance Festival which is now open. This is their 21st festival and there will be characters, shopping, and a mix of shows. There is a little something for everyone! Be sure to see Franko, the master hypnotist and the Mediaeval Babes who sing in a variety of languages. This event is located in Apache Junction on the US 60. http://royalfaires.com/arizona/

I hope that everyone had an enjoyable Monday

**Tuesday**

Today I bought two pictures that both had beautiful quotes and I love a good quote…
“Dance like no one is watching; love like you’ve never been hurt”
“Laughter is the music of the heart”

Tuesday Bars and Clubs
*Two for One Tuesdays on well drinks and domestics in Hotel Indigo's Divine Lounge
*Industry night at Dirty Pretty
*Acme Bar and Grill happy hour from 3pm to 7pm, $100 bottle service all night, and $3 Bud Lights till midnight
*Six Lounge and Restaurant Societe Tuesdays with $4 vodka and $2 Jager shots
*Happy hour at Teakwoods Tavern and Grill with food and drink happy hour deals
*Salty Senorita brings Tijuana Tuesdays with $1 tacos and $5 beer buckets from 3 PM to close

Dance the Night Away…
-Salsa classes and dancing at Club Rain
-Swing Night at Earl’s Restaurant

Activities
-Disney’s the Lion King at ASU Gammage through February 8th
-Poker night at the Bunkhouse Saloon
-Acoustic Open-Mike Night at Grand Ave. Tavern
-Katy Perry at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe at 6:30 PM
-Romeo & Juliet Feb 12th through Feb 15th at Symphony Hall
-The Wrigley Mansion’s Sweet Thursdays with happy hour prices from 7-11 PM, DJ and Sweets

Ideas for Valentine’s Day
-Air Tours with helicopters from the Grand Canyon to Sedona
http://www.maverickhelicopter.com/
http://www.papillon.com/
http://www.skytreks.com/
http://www.westwindairservice.com/

Jeep Tours in the Desert
http://azclassicjeeptours.com/
http://www.arizonacowboysjeeptours.com/

Hot Air Ballooning
http://www.hotairexpeditions.com/

Ballet Arizona’s Romeo and Juliet February 12th through February 15th
http://balletaz.org/