Perspective Amidst the Festivities...

Sometimes I can't believe my luck.

Rewind to last month and an exchange, similar to the one below, took place between my London-based mate and I.

'Are you free on 26th November?'

'Yes' 

'There's an evening with Emma Thompson talking about her new film. I've got you a ticket.' 

'HELL YES.' 

'There'll also be Greg Wise, Caitlin Moran, and Emilia Clarke talking about what Christmas means to them.' 

'COUNT ME IN. HOLD MY CALLS, CANCEL MY ONE O'CLOCK. TELL THE AMBASSADOR HE'LL HAVE TO...