Yet again, it's been so long.

I have just donated my blood. This is the first time that I have done such a thing. It's a little frightening at first since the needle used in collecting the blood is a gauge 19 needle (which is big - it's bigger than the needle used in IV insertion). But surprisingly, I didn't feel a thing! Moreover, it only took a few minutes. But in those few minutes, I'm able to save a life.

I've never been hospitalized but I know how hard it is to look for blood donors. Our family had experienced this when my grandmother had an operation. And trust me, it's hard to find one. Anyway, I hope that through my little blood donation, I'll be able to extend one's life. I plan to continue this deed until graduation, or if possible every year as long as I can donate.

So, why donate blood?

Simple. By donating blood, the body will produce new red blood cells in order to replace what was lost. Also, you'll get a donor card. This card is accepted nationwide. This means that in case of emergency, donors with donor cards can immediately donate their blood without undergoing the long pile of examinations. And the best part is, donors are prioritized if they're the one needing blood donations.

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