Birmingham Summers

Okay so maybe my title is a little off since nothing is really happening right now in London but I, coincidentally, am listening to classic U2 tracks and it just seemed appropriate. Well for starters, I survived my first attempted terrorist attack. I know, seriously, don't worry I'm fine. I was actually only a couple blocks away from where they found the first car before 2 a.m. I was seeing a couple local bands that were being showcased in an event called London Calling. The music was really good and all the bands seemed really excited just to have people show up. Kinda different from what I'm used to in the music world. Another highlight for me, I was able to see the glass chandelier hanging in the rotunda lobby of the Victoria & Albert Museum. It's by a glass artist named Dale Chihuly and I have been completely enamored with his work ever since my dad and I caught a special on PBS about one of his installations in Venice. It was absolutely breathtaking (note the pictures.)
In other news, I am back at a beatiful house in Highbury for the next couple of days. It's a little out of the city but only a short way away from the tube so I can get around pretty easily. Well I do believe I'm off to Chelsea to go see Stamford Bridge, also a personal dream of mine. Pictures should follow shortly. Cheers!!