I just gave blood!

I do it for the stickers and the snacks.

So does this put you on Team Edward?

Whose?

Giving blood makes me feel like I'm giving back to the community without giving too much time or money. It was my first experience with the Blood Center of the Pacific, and they were just fine. I'm sure I'm on their list now, so I anticipate a phone call in 56 days.

I knew it. It's mine, isn't it?

i miss giving blood tremendously.  it was one of my favorite things to do.  in college i had a couple of "blood buddies" and it was always a fun, positive, social experience.

i also really like when the tube lies across your arm, and you can feel the heat in it as your blood passes through.  it's a good reminder of what it means to be living.

I havent given blood in ages. I think I'm finally allowed since it's been officially a year since I got my tattoo. Next time they're at the supermarket I'm gonna do it. YAY

I've gotten my blood rejected multiple times for low iron.

I should eat that sandwich twigby was talking about.

When I try to give blood, my peripheral arteries clamp down and I pass out almost immediately. Apparently this means I'm less likely to bleed to death if I suffer a traumatic injury, but it makes me pretty useless for blood donation.