"Why would you ruin perfectly good peanuts by adding candy corn? That's like saying hey, I have these awesome nachos, guess I better add some dryer lint." - Nonny
I have never given blood either, but only because its an internal battle when I get a vial or 2 drawn to not get lightheaded or have a minor panic attack. I'd like to, but I know it wouldn't go over well so I haven't done it.
I like giving blood, but I also like getting tattoos, so...
Lol. The stupidest thing is that states have different requirements. In MD, I have to wait a year after a tattoo to donate. In other states, it's less.
I feel like I have an odor issue. I bathe daily, brush my teeth, wear deodorant, change my undies. But I still feel a bit smelly. It really bothers me.
I really enjoy donating blood, just because it's an easy thing for me to do and I know it can be so helpful.
But the Red Cross has called me every goddamn day for the past few weeks. Stop it.
Same. They also have called me on Sunday nights during dinner. What? It's a voluntary donation! I know they have a real need for donations during the holiday season. I should get in and donate (in part so they will stop calling me for 54 days or whatever the timeframe is).
I picked up lunch for myself and a co-worker (same food). Before I got back the the office, I opened up both boxes to see which portion was bigger/looked better, and took that one for myself. I do this every time I pick up food.
I like giving blood, but I also like getting tattoos, so...
Lol. The stupidest thing is that states have different requirements. In MD, I have to wait a year after a tattoo to donate. In other states, it's less.
No, it's a Red Cross requirement, it isn't by state.
I think donating blood is important and do so whenever I'm able. It costs me nothing and I get free cookies.
I guess my flameful is I can't understand being so blasé about it.
I have absolutely no idea how to set up anything tech-related. All the netflix, hulu, internet, the wireless printer, heck even the digital TV is only functional because H set it up.
I am not stupid, in general, but this stuff confounds me. Part of it is being an Old, but H is even older than I am.
I started a new supplement yesterday and it is awesome. I mean, experimenting with B vitamins isn't as much fun as blowing coke, but it satisfies my desire to treat my body like a science experiment.
I really enjoy donating blood, just because it's an easy thing for me to do and I know it can be so helpful.
But the Red Cross has called me every goddamn day for the past few weeks. Stop it.
I told them I was pregnant so they stopped calling me. I used to regularly give blood but damn, I have to get poked and prodded every three months by my endo and I hate fucking needles so I haven't gave blood since then. I feel bad but not enough to start giving again. And the calls were fucking ridiculous, they called allll the time.
ETA: related confession--I have no idea (none) what my blood type is. I think it's O+? Is that a thing?
Yes, O+ is a blood type. I am also O+. O- is the universal donor, I think, meaning anybody can receive O- blood so that must be the cream of the crop.
ETA: from the Mayo Clinic website: At one time, type O negative blood was considered the universal blood donor type. This implied that anyone — regardless of blood type — could receive type O negative blood without risking a transfusion reaction. However, we now know even type O negative blood may have antibodies that cause serious reactions during a transfusion.
I try to donate blood, but my veins won't cooperate, even if I hydrate to the point of drowning a week or two before. The last time I went, the girl blew my vein and told me she doesn't suggest I try to donate again since the attempt before that failed, too.
I have explained this no less than three times in the last month to the Red Cross, yet they continue to call. Twice a day. Every day.
And I might try donating again anyway through work at the end of this month.
I have absolutely no idea how to set up anything tech-related. All the netflix, hulu, internet, the wireless printer, heck even the digital TV is only functional because H set it up.
I am not stupid, in general, but this stuff confounds me. Part of it is being an Old, but H is even older than I am.
I often joke with my H if something happens to him, I wouldn't know how to turn on the TV.
I mean, I could learn. But why would I? He already knows everything! Plus he's always changing SOMETHING.