Having just finished the inspirational and comedic book 'Yes Man' by Danny Wallace, I have already enjoyed the power of a yes in a situation where I might otherwise have said no. So when David asked if I would like to use our free flight and stay at a generous friend's chalet in Verbier this weekend, I decided to put all feelings of guilt, responsibility and poverty to one side. I said yes.
The snow was deep, powdery and beautiful; the food and wine were endless and delicious; friends were generous, welcoming and fun. Despite the blizzard at the top of the mountain, I even had a ski lesson. Now - back in London with no injuries worse than bruised calves - I am refreshed and ready to deal with anything else life wants to lay in my path. It's amazing what a tonic a change of scenery can be.
Funny how I had already made our Christmas cards to a Swiss chalet theme, athough I haven't managed to write any of them yet. And I don't know how Christmas crept up so quickly but it would appear there are only two weeks left before Santa comes to fill our stockings.
So tonight, before I head to Shane Bradford's opening night of Hermetic Seel at the Vegas Gallery, I shall be getting all festive at Ryantown during the first Columbia Road Christmas Wednesday (found through wee birdy). And then I guess we should get a tree or something.
Yes.