Turner Times: Design on a dime....

Yep, that is what I would rename the hotel I'm staying at in Phoenix. So far my trip has been good & it's gone by fairly fast, but it didn't start out on the on right foot.

I was already pretty bummed about this trip...I'm not sure why, but my attitude stunk! I didn't want to go at all. When I arrived at my hotel I was not a happy camper. For one, it's more like a "motel" b/c your door doesn't open up into a hall way... it opens up to the outside. Being a solo female traveler it's not quite what I would call "four star." The room was even worse. It's called the "Mondrian" and it's supposed to be very modern so I was prepared for that. I was not however prepared for my bed to be on the floor (ok not totally, but really really close) or the fig leaved people 1/2 naked on my bathroom door. A friend of mine informed me this is the "party hotel" of Scottsdale. I figured that out when naked girls were running around the hall...excuse me...outside breeze way! I won't have paid them any attention if they wouldn't have been scream, slamming doors or knocking on my door and running away. Nothing like a good night sleep to start your work week off!

I do have to admit the view from my room is great. I can see one of the pools & it's pretty relaxing. I went to the target clearance rack today to piece together a swim suit and typed up my notes for my boss outside by the pool in the shade. It really was relaxing. The "decorations" are less annoying now and more funny. I've attached a few below for your pleasure.