"Modern Day Hero"

I donated blood today. If my roommates hadn't agreed to come with me, I probably wouldn't have. But I did. I made sure to eat a big breakfast (plus an apple!) so that my chances of get "sick" would be much less. I got there a little after my roommates (I had to run back to my apartment to get my ID) and the donating process went very well. I got to ask my phlebotomist questions about the process and what they do with it and how long it stays good for and all that. Mostly I just asked questions that I already knew the answer to. Things like, "Blood stays good for 42 days right?" That sort of thing, but the phlebotomist (her name was Sarah) seemed impressed and that made me happy. I was able to start and finish without ANY problems! I was light headed of course, but nothing serious. I was SO glad that the lady was willing to stand and talk to me. I think it would have been worse if I was all alone. Anyway. It was good.