…but I just can’t resist the cookies.

Canadian Blood Services is doing a big drive right now because of flu season stuff - I guess they need extra at this time of year.  Anyway, it was time for my regular bimonthly donation, so in I went.  Apparently Thursday night is pizza night.  Who knew?  I guess they get a lot of students on Thursdays because of this.  I’ve always gone in the afternoon before, and I highly recommend avoiding the 5-7pm range.

One of these days I’ll successfully get a shot of them inserting the needle.  I know a lot of people avoid watching needles go in to their skin because it freaks them out or something, but I’m honestly fascinated that this great huge PIPE can go into my vein, and that my body can then close up the hole within minutes of the needle’s removal.

The big excitement of the evening: I was a gusher.  It took 4 minutes and 30 seconds for me to fill the bag.  Apparently 5 minutes is considered quick.  I suggested that they should keep track and give out prizes for the fastest donations every month, but I don’t think they were going for it.  They did tell me that most men are VERY pleased with themselves when told that they were quick.  I guess it’s one of the few times in a man’s life when speed in bodily functions is considered a positive trait