Today was the blood drive at my school. I really thought that I should donate even though I had no prior knowledge of this event and hadnt registered. So, I talked to the nurse and got permission to be poked.

I was one of the first people in line and I filled out my form. How excited was I?! It was my first time to give blood and actually feel like I was helping out somewhere.

I get into a little booth where they are supposed to ask questions like "Have you had sexual intercourse with a homosexual man who has served time in prison before 1977?" First they had to prick my finger and test my iron levels.

The first test didnt produce enough blood before I clotted. The second got plenty, but it totally didnt sink to the bottom of the little vile of blue stuff.

So she did it again. I got to be tested in the hemoglobin machine. It interfered with the radio signals which I thought was humorous.

Anyway, it turns out I went through all of this for nothing because my level was 11.8 (average 14) and you cant donate with such a low count.

Even better, my nurse heard and suggested I go to my doctor. What if Im anemic?

That would explain my constant need for sleep.

And it's understandable, seeing as how I rarely eat red meat.

2003-05-16 - 4:28 p.m.
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