I finally gave blood today.

It's something I've always considered doing but I never had before today. When I was in highschool I was never old enough to donate (the last time they came to our school was at the first of my Grade 12 year, i.e. a few weeks before I was 17), and then at university I would always think about it but never got around to doing it for some reason or other. Last summer, I actually signed up to donate but I wasn't feeling well that day so I opted out. Today, I finally did it though.

I was kind of nervous but that was partially due to a preconception I had. I thought it would feel almost like you were having blood vacuumed out of you (which would be a rather creepy feeling). Of course, as any of you who have given blood know, there's no feeling associated with the process at all (well other than a needle being poked into you). I was also kind of worried that I might get woozy or even faint as I got really woozy one time when I had my blood tested (and they hardly took any blood at all for that). Fortunately Granger, who is a seasoned pro when it comes to blood-letting, was with me so that helped keep me brave enough to not wuss out.

The whole process was rather painless and definitely something I'm planning on doing again. I mean, hey, if I can help save a life by having something jammed in my arm for a few minutes, then I'm definitely willing to do so. Plus I got a keen sticker!!! :P

In other news, I finally got my Shakespeare essay finished 8 days after my original planned completion date but still 1 day before the due date so it's all good. I wrote on Hamlet and how the tragedy of the play could have been averted if not for the limits and restrictions that those in the noble class have placed on them. I'm pretty happy with it (and hopefully it'll net me a good mark).

Quilted Porcupine, away!