Donating Blood

Today I gave blood. Its one of those things that, theoretically, I want to do, but actually getting myself down to the booth takes effort. I've done it once before, and both times it has taken forever. I watch as people who checked in half an hour after me walk in and out. I think I spent a little over an hour there. I guess I just have "deep veins." While she was trying to find my vein, the lady (nurse?) gave me a lecture on how "hydration makes for quick donation." Catchy. It still went relatively smoothly though. Considering the last time I donated blood it took 3 attempts, two bandages, and one ice pack, this was much better. Although I did leave with an ice pack. Afterwards, I went to dinner with Bailey and Anna for Anna's birthday. All three of us indulged in macaroni and cheese at Nucci's. Sometimes its just necessary.