Yes, I've always wanted to donate blood. For what reason, I've got no idea. But I remember the first time I wanted to donate was during a blood drive held in Temasek Poly, b4 I graduated. A pity, there were too many pple, and I hate waiting.
Anyway, I finally did it! went with Sam Wong to HSA yesterday afternoon. it was an experience better than I had expected it to be, I mean u really feel that you are going to save somebody's life, heh. and the nurses are super friendly, the moment I walked in they sat me down and threw me with lots of brochures, and started to look for a vein to poke the needle in. haha, it must be that stupid sticker on my shirt that says: "BE NICE TO ME! THIS IS MY FIRST DONATION!"
Oh well, the only scary part was the blood test when the nurse pricked my finger and squeezed my blood into a thin and short straw (those kind you use to sip from your bourbon coke in Devils' Bar or somethin like that la). then she dripped some into a container of blue liquid and said it was to test my iron level. dots..this was the most painful part.
next was the real thing. the nurse looking for my vein was more excited than I was and kept saying that I was very brave cos her daughter who was also my age, didn't dare to donate blah blah... then she said that since it was my first time then I most probably wouldn't be able to fill up the whole pack..
haha, but I filled it up within 2 minutes while they were chatting with me. I just kept squeezing the toy heart they gave me to help pump out my blood. think I should have just continued pumping another pack la haha. hmm no i'll save it for the next time, 3 months later:)
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bbq was o.k. only, didn't really enjoy myself. speaks for itself i guess. but i sure did enjoy some company and the super lame jokes. haha, i miss prissy's mimi already!
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upcoming: registration for New Balance Real Run (10km:slope/sand/trail) on 20th August 2006 at Sentosa. $25 includes a t-shirt and shoe bag. quite worth it closing date for registration: 30th July 2006.
who's game for it, I've got a few names already:)
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Calling her Pamelia
She LOVES to travel
A women's age is a secret, she is no exception
She likes to speak weird language, KOREAN
She is crazy over KOREA stuff
She loves to DANCE
&&& She LOVES airport job
