Happenings

So I have been up to a lot lately. I have been pretty busy so I haven't written much.

I went to London...

- I saw the original Alice in Wonderland
- The oldest manuscript of Baowulf
- Stamps from the Stamp Act (It started our revolution, it was a patriotic moment)
- A Gutenberg Bible
- The oldest Bible in the World
- The original Magna Carta
- Tons of 13, 14, 15th century manuscripts.

It was amazing.

I went to the Globe Theater, it was awesome.

Got to see Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, The millennium Bridge, the London Bridge and St. Pauls Cathedral.

Then when I got back, I went to a Museum.
- I looked at some very old amazing paintings, while listening to Ave Maria on my iPod, it sent me back in time pretty much. Haha.
- I was able to touch and read and page through, some 13-15th century Illuminated Manuscripts. It was pretty amazing.

So this weekend, I played in an Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. We ended up 3-4-1 we got 6 out of 12. It was tons of fun. I broke my toe nail, and got a bunch of gym burn, I scored tons of point threw tons of points, and laid out (dove for the frisbee) tons of times. I am sore bruised and totally content with life, haha. It was a great time. Now I am just waking up, it is about 1pm. It was a crappy night of sleep I think I was too tired from the weekend. I need to do some homework, and finish a book I have been reading. I need to eat and get outside sometime too. Well I miss you guys and love you all a lot. If you feel compelled to send me anything feel free; Reese's Peanut butter Cups, brownies, chocolate chip cookies... just an example of the generosity I will accept, and you know money is always a good thing, ok i'll stop being so honest... CYA!!!!

-Mike

Banks

So today I went to the bank, called HSBC. I went in and had all the stuff ready and the letter they sent me in the mail. I talk to the guy and it happens that I need another piece of information and I need to get a letter from the university saying I am actually a student!! I am kind of peeved. Just because I had a check in my pocket, what is wrong with opening an account and putting money in it. You are getting my money, just give me the account! People the world over trying to protect me from me!

Any way... if thats the only thing I have to complain about life is good. And it is. I tried out with the Ultimate Club team here at Birmingham, and it went well. It was more of a show people how to play, because it is very new to Britain, and then I just showed off a little, and they talked to me afterwards and invited me to the club practice tonight at 6. I also went to Church yesterday, it went really well. I am noticing how much God is making me a leader, even though I feel so dry, spiritually speaking. I also find more and more, how we are all followers. I was told once that when we are leaders, we are always out in front, it is a lonely place. But with Jesus it is different. You can not out lead the Leader! You always, no matter where you are have Him by your side. I was at the service, and I was reading Psalm 139 I love that Psalm!!! And then the pastor got up and prayed, he said, "Lord... you knit us together in our mothers womb... we are fearfully and wonderfully made." I let a few tears go. It was Psalm 139. He is leading hearts to His heart, and when we allow Jesus to take leadership we all walk as One, not in an uncreative One, not in a zombie walk of brain washing One. We walk as we were created to be. All of us together, with the depths of Cor 13 Love! I dare you! Read Psalm 139 and 1Cor 13 and live it out. Make it your reality. It will change you. And yes old dogs can learn new tricks.

I love you all. Miss ya. Send me some e-mails haha. also here is my address...

Univeristy of Birmingham : Hall Manor House H5
Bristol Road South, Northfield
Birmingham
B31 2AE

Talk to you all later. I am going to London this weekend, so expect some pictures early next week.