That's right, blog fans, I was a hero and gave blood today at school.
A pint of blood, to be exact.
Which is a really big step for me, since I am greatly afraid of needles.
Really, I was freaking out before school even started. I don't know why I have a mondo fear of needles, but I do.
So, I went in to the interview first. Which consisted of my finger being pricked to check and see if my iron was high enough. And then the asking of questions to make sure I don't use needles for drugs and the whole AIDs thing.
My favorite question went something like this:
"Have you had sex with a prostitute that uses injection drugs?"
I lied and said no.
hahahaha. Just kidding.
Then I went into the main room, which was our school cafeteria. My dude was super nice and told me I could cuss as much as I wanted, since I told him I was afraid of needles.
I took him up on that offer.
The needle going in hurt pretty bad, I'm not going to lie. And it continued stinging during the blood being drawn.
Then right before i was done giving my blood, I got really hot, even though it was rather cold in the room. And then I felt like I was going to throw up.
They gave me a bio hazard bag just in case.
Now we flash forward to be being able to get up.
Kendra and I went to the bathroom because I had to pee super bad.
After I did my business, it took me five minutes to get up off the toilet. I thought I was gonna pass out.
I walked out of the stall and Kendra was sitting on the ground. Some people came in, had me leave to go sit and then gave her some ice packs and a chair.
She ended up passing out on the bathroom floor.
That's my best friend for you!!
My last class of the day consisted of me staring at my paper the whole period. I couldn't function.
Good thing my teacher in that class likes me.
As of now, I'm trying not to move too much. I thought I'd be better by now, because I donated at 11.45. But I guess I was wrong.
Over all, I'm super glad I donated. I could save THREE peoples lives with that one pint of blood. That's what they told me at least.
Until next time, DONATE BLOOD!
A pint of blood, to be exact.
Which is a really big step for me, since I am greatly afraid of needles.
Really, I was freaking out before school even started. I don't know why I have a mondo fear of needles, but I do.
So, I went in to the interview first. Which consisted of my finger being pricked to check and see if my iron was high enough. And then the asking of questions to make sure I don't use needles for drugs and the whole AIDs thing.
My favorite question went something like this:
"Have you had sex with a prostitute that uses injection drugs?"
I lied and said no.
hahahaha. Just kidding.
Then I went into the main room, which was our school cafeteria. My dude was super nice and told me I could cuss as much as I wanted, since I told him I was afraid of needles.
I took him up on that offer.
The needle going in hurt pretty bad, I'm not going to lie. And it continued stinging during the blood being drawn.
Then right before i was done giving my blood, I got really hot, even though it was rather cold in the room. And then I felt like I was going to throw up.
They gave me a bio hazard bag just in case.
Now we flash forward to be being able to get up.
Kendra and I went to the bathroom because I had to pee super bad.
After I did my business, it took me five minutes to get up off the toilet. I thought I was gonna pass out.
I walked out of the stall and Kendra was sitting on the ground. Some people came in, had me leave to go sit and then gave her some ice packs and a chair.
She ended up passing out on the bathroom floor.
That's my best friend for you!!
My last class of the day consisted of me staring at my paper the whole period. I couldn't function.
Good thing my teacher in that class likes me.
As of now, I'm trying not to move too much. I thought I'd be better by now, because I donated at 11.45. But I guess I was wrong.
Over all, I'm super glad I donated. I could save THREE peoples lives with that one pint of blood. That's what they told me at least.
Until next time, DONATE BLOOD!
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