« 5.29: Almost....there... | Main | WiW: Week 36 »
November 30, 2010
5.30: The end!
Back when I was in college, I gave blood regularly. They conveniently parked a bus right outside my building at 8 week intervals, removing all good excuses not to give. Plus, I was always looking for another way to lose weight. I figured making blood had to burn some calories, right?
Some of my friends had their own stupid reasons for giving blood. A big rush on the first post-leech smoke. A cheap night of drinking. A big rush and instant buzz within minutes of exiting the bus.
Some of my friends were lushier than others.
Other than quicker highs, I never really felt any effects. I walked off the bus and never gave my lack of blood another thought.
Nowadays, I give blood and spend the rest of the day getting lightheaded when I stand up. I'm desperate for a nap. It throws me off running for at least a week or two, if not more.
Getting old sucks.
Yes! I survived another year of NaBloPoMo! And it wasn't even too much of a hardship. See you next year!
Posted by me at November 30, 2010 12:11 PM