Here if you need

Wednesday, I went on a book pre-ordering spree.  I found out that Akala has a YA novel coming out this year, so I went ahead and pre-ordered it.  Then, I discovered that I could finally pre-order the new Steven Hall book, so I pre-ordered that.  Finally, it was announced that the new Cormoran Strike book is going to be released at the end of September, so I pre-ordered that as well.

Thursday, I booked my ticket home from the sci-fi con in April.  Not first class, sadly, but never mind.

Today, I booked my accommodation.  I emailed the organisers to ask if there was any on site accommodation available for one person and was told, due to a cancellation, there was for £200.  I took it.  It’s not a pod this time.  It’s a two berth caravan (though one of the beds is just the sofa folded down).  Score!  I had booked into a hotel, which was going to cost me £256 for the weekend.  Plus, I don’t have to worry about staggering back.  Plus my 2 day ticket automatically becomes a three day ticket.  Woot!

My title was going to be a reference to booking stuff.  So, why the change?

I’m currently watching The Last Leg and the be kind hashtag was brought up.  This was, of course, in reference to the death of Caroline Flack last weekend.  Then the presenter brought up the phrase here if you need.  He got it from playing netball in Australia.  It’s a way to let your team mates know you are open if they need to make a pass.  The presenter suggested it could be used as a catchphrase to let people know you are there for them at times when your mental health isn’t good.

So, here we are.  And it’s about time for my regular announcement of my standing order.  If you feel the need to ask for help, advice or even just rant and you don’t want to do so in an entry, leave a private note.  I’m here if you need.

And I’ll end with another airing of a suitable song:

Will