Vampires

Vampires seem to be very 'in' these days. What with Twilight and all that stuff kicking around it's no wonder that more and more people think they need to drink from their peers.
However there is a group of people who do really need blood and a separate lot who will willingly drain your blood for the former. These blood drainers are not moody and pale but are in fact the Red Cross.

My nursing friend convinced me to give donating a go so I went along and did it. It was easy to do and surprisingly comfortable. So much that I may try to get myself one of those chairs they have. If you get queasy at the sight of blood and needles then it might not be for you though. There is lots of blood, albeit contained in pipes and a small bag, and there is obviously a big needle. Said needle looks like it could take your arm off but it wasn't bad at all. It hurt less than flicking yourself in the nose. Even if you don't like blood or needles you don't have to watch, so therefore just about anyone can do it. For example...



So there you have it, stop being selfish and hogging all that delicious blood. Go forth and make an appointment or just check out the whole scene here at www.donateblood.com.au or call them on 13 14 95. Honestly it's really easy and you can make a big difference to someone life. Also you get a cool sticker, heaps of apple/orange juice and snacks at the end of it. Even if, like me, you flake out half way and wake up upside down in the chair with nurses fussing over you, you still get snacks and they still get blood. It's a win win situation.
Another benefit is having a dot on my arm where the needle went in. So now I can wear short sleeves and freak people out when they think I'm a junkie...

Go on, give them your blood. You'll only waste it from needless bleeding anyway.