Meee Ahhh Meeee! Pt. 1

I know I haven't gone into detail, but some bad ish has been going down lately in tbyrd's world. I was dragging and getting on everybody's nerves, so I took a break and went to South Beach for some much needed sunshine (it was rainy and 40 degrees here at the time).

I honestly didn't think I would be able to enjoy myself but the sun really enhances one's mood. I also visited an amazing spa there;which I will blog about later this week. Anywho, here's a slideshow:

Vintage Fab: Cricket Match

I stopped by to visit my grandparents yesterday and flipped through a book on Bermuda's history, to this photo of my grandmother (second from left) and friends headed to a cricket match in the 1940s. I took her to a demo cricket match once on the National Mall and that's when I discovered her love for the sport. She says she was about 17 years old in this photo.

(Since I couldn't carry the book home to scan the photo, I made do with my camera so her face is rather hard to make out here. Click the image for an expanded view.)

Geeking

After managing to miss it the past few years despite my best efforts, I was finally able to catch the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon on the National Mall. I was really excited to actually see modular energy-efficient homes up close and personal (and to see whether the hum of electricity was any less annoying - yes I can hear electricity).

The houses looked amazing - from the outside. Unfortunately, due to time constraints and long lines, I was only able to see the inside of three - not necessarily those at the top of my list; and yes, I'm bitter. Nevertheless, it was a cool experience. Next year, I hope to see them all. Until then, virtual tours of this year's homes are available online. Check it out.

I've escaped to a warmer climate. Be back later...

Praise Break!

Got some good news today that has given some serious anxiety attacks a break
So I'm doing my happy dance now and rotating the following songs by one of my favorite gospel music groups (I know some folks won't understand what they're about to see, and that's okay):





P.S. - They will be in Baltimore this Saturday at the 1st Mariner Arena. Sadly, I can't make the event. :o(

Cool Design

I don't know who designed this flier but it's hot. I want to blow it up and hang it on my wall.

Innovative Ideas

The voyeur in me loves this website. Custom Media Labs, an interactive marketing and communications firm in Wayne, PA, gives you a peek at the inner workings of their office life - literally. Their homepage background streams daily from webcams around the office. How cool!

Follow the link, be patient, and watch:

Customedialabs