The Sexy Beast's Friday Top 5

Daily, we try and cram as much as possible into our "8 hour days" in a sometimes hopeless attempt at staying current on news, events, the latest music, what to do, who to see, where to go, and with technology giving us access to all of these things with the click of a mouse, you would think it would be easy. Unfortunately, the world moves faster than technology and there is inevitably something that we miss.

So, here is my Friday Top Five of some things you should get into. There's a song, a place to go, a place to grab a bite and couple of other things I think you'll like. Have a fantastic weekend! Love you!

-SB

1. V.V. Brown - Shark in the Water Taken from the Northhampton, England native's summer 2009 release Traveling Like the Light, this is funky retro pop tune that will get your spring/summer vibe going.

http://www.vvbrown.com

2. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden - Now that the weather is breaking, get those toes done, break out those sandals, and go walk around, eat lunch or sit at the fountain in the center of this beautiful garden. The Jazz in the Garden Series begins May 28

http://www.nga.gov/programs/jazz/

3. Ping Pong - If you like Dim Sum and then some (I know that was corny as hell but I couldn't resist) check out the international chains lastest location in the Gallery Place section of DC. Cool decor, delicious and reasonably priced cocktails, and friendly staff lend itself to being the perfect place for a group happy hour or even a date with yourself.

http://www.pingpongdimsum.us/

4. Everything I'm Not, Made Me Everything I Am, Jeff Johnson - This roadmap of sorts to "discovering your personal best" is chock full of personal life lessons and realistic ideas on how to become the best you that you can.

http://www.jeffsnation.com/

and finally...

5. Shoba Ohal Handmade Jewlry - Combining her East Indian heritage with her love of metalsmithing and crafting. These say something nice pieces are simple, stylish and eye catching.

http://www.shobhaohal.com/Shobha_Ohal/Home.html