So I gave blood today

 Had to wait for fucking ages, but I think it's worth the rewarding feeling you get afterwards. And the sticker.

Also the fact that I got a free bottle of Coke after receiving the same amount of change that I put in the machine has made me believe slightly more in karma.

The needle was pretty painful and I probably weirded people out by working out prime numbers aloud to pass the time (I got up to 28), but I think I'll do it again.

Also, free biscuits and whatnot and all the nurses were tremendously kind.

I strongly recommend doing it if you haven't, and well done you if you have
 
For those in the UK: www.blood.co.uk
 
I'm not aware of how other countries' blood donation schemes function, though. I'll edit appropriate websites in if you post 'em, though.

I'm anemic, so I can't give blood.

I don't run on blood.

I HATE needles. I don't know if I'd do it because of that.

I've given blood before. I'm O Positive so I can give to anybody :)

" I've given blood before. I'm O Positive so I can give to anybody :) "

" I don't run on blood. "  

 
 I only give bodily fluids that are worth money.

" @Meowayne said:

" I don't run on blood. "  

I lol'd.  I gave blood a few months ago, I didn't feel any better or worse after it. Just doing whatever I can to help those that might need it. "

"  Had to wait for fucking ages, but I think it's worth the rewarding feeling you get afterwards. And the sticker.

Also the fact that I got a free bottle of Coke after receiving the same amount of change that I put in the machine has made me believe slightly more in karma.

The needle was pretty painful and I probably weirded people out by working out prime numbers aloud to pass the time (I got up to 28), but I think I'll do it again.

Also, free biscuits and whatnot and all the nurses were tremendously kind.

I strongly recommend doing it if you haven't, and well done you if you have
 
For those in the UK: www.blood.co.uk
 
I'm not aware of how other countries' blood donation schemes function, though. I'll edit appropriate websites in if you post 'em, though.
"

More people should really consider giving blood, there is always a shortage. Plus you get free stuff usually, if you need some sort of compensation for helping people out. 
 
http://www.redcross.org/

"  I only give bodily fluids that are worth money. "

Yeah that was a silly mistake.
 
I meant to say I was squaring numbers.

The whole affair was alright. They gave me cookies and were very nice to me. 

Good for you.  

Im O-neg... universal donor.  i can only get O-neg back... so there is the tradeoff.

@CL60  O Pos is not as universal but still good to all the Rh+ blood people.

Im working slowly up to my 4th gallon. I hit 3 gallons last december.

The last time I gave blood, the nurse took 3 tries to get my vein. It was unbelievably unpleasant to hear "Oops, sorry... Oh god I can't get this right today... Ugh, OK I think I've got it."

You give blood just for the rewarding feeling afterwards?

" The last time I gave blood, the nurse took 3 tries to get my vein. It was unbelievably unpleasant to hear "Oops, sorry... Oh god I can't get this right today... Ugh, OK I think I've got it." "