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I went to a blood clinic today to donate blood. I have O positive blood type and that makes me almost a universal donor. As a result, I am very attractive for Canadian Blood Services. Once in a while, I receive phone call invitations asking me whether I am available to come to one of their mobile blood clinic for blood donation (i.e. I am sure all of their donors receive those phone calls to be honest).  
I have donated blood many times now. I'm not a frequent donor unfortunately but if I get a chance, I'll do it. I have never had any problems before but today was a bit different. I was feeling fine the whole time until the nurse came to stop the blood drawing. The only thing I could tell her was that I was feeling dizzy and that was it. I passed out. It was more like a short nap. When I opened my eyes, it took me 5 sec to remember where I was and there it was, ice cold clothes on my forehead, my neck, and my hands. 
That was my day. How was yours like? 

Comments

shobeir said…
Indicated in your previous post: "I need to stop wasting my energy; I do NOT want to faint." Humm... Can you see the future :D ?
And I guess "a universal donor" and "a universal receiver" can have common interest! A sharing and receiving relationship :D
May 12, 2010
Daisy said…
This is very ironic. Next time, I should be careful what kind of metaphor I am using ;)
May 12, 2010
Behdokht said…
So that makes me one of those who can donate blood to you and also receive from you but I only ask for that when you have enough energy ;D Take care Daisy'ie aziz
May 12, 2010
Nava said…
This happened for me twice. Once, in a "physiology" lab course during my undergrad while we were practicing taking blood from each other. Second time, I was feeling very "Fardin" (if you know what I mean) and decided to donate blood. (My blood type is A-). It didn't even take until the end of the process. As soon as I had the syringe in and they started taking blood, I passed out!
The funny thing was when I became concious, I started crying because I was feeling so ashamed that I couldn't donate my blood :(

Good for you, for your positive intentions and actions :)
May 12, 2010
Daisy said…
Dear Behi, I hope you never need to ask for blood from anyone including me.
May 13, 2010
Daisy said…
Dear Nava, one of my cousins are like you. He can't stand looking at a drop of blood unlike me who look at each and every steps. I monitor when the syringe is going into my body til it comes out.
I was so shocked that why I passed out that I didn't have time to feel embarrassed!
May 13, 2010
Reza Mahani said…
It was my birthday :) I got lots of messages from friends, but I always feel uncomfortable receiving attention :))
May 15, 2010
Daisy said…
Happy Birthday Dead! :)
May 17, 2010
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