Alright, so I didn't give blood. However, today was the blood drive at Philomath High and it was very successful too. Nice job, PHS.
I volunteered to work as the cookies and juice girl, the one who makes the donors sit down and get their blood sugar levels back up so they don't pass out before they leave. I don't want to brag, but I've pretty much achieved pro-status with that job. This was my fourth year doing it.
Why didn't I give blood? That would be because I am a 100%, genuine baby when it comes to needles. and blood. and the two of those combined. I attribute it to a bad experience with immunizations as a child.
At any rate, whenever I'm in a situation with needles/blood, my body just feels totally weak, especially around the knees. I also get all dizzy-ish and my arm starts to hurt where I usually have shots done, even if I haven't had a shot for months.
I don't like this at all! I would really like to give blood sometime and overcome my fear of needles, but I'm not sure how. I'm probably just freaking myself out mentally. I don't know. If you have any suggestions on how to not be such a weakling, please tell me.
Micah Teague leads The Commuter team for 2025-26
2 months ago
6 comments:
this is what daniel would say: 'man up and grow a pair ya baby.'
this is what i would say: 'have them take it out of you after you've passed out.'
love you sis!! see you in 9 days!!!!
Good lord kid, Jeffy and I used to have races to see who could get the blood out of themselves faster. Hope you are doing well. See you in like 4 days, OMG I am so excited to cu!
i never thought i would see the day when my older brother would use 'omg' in a serious way.....
and kelly, i thought you were supposed to blog about how much you missed me. hmmm???
I don't want the Keeses to be the only ones to comment on this entry, so here goes:
I agree with Daniel, but if that fails, go with Karen's passed-out plan. Also, Kelly, if you get over your fear of needles, then when you get to college and you're in need of money (like all college students seem to be), you can donate plasma for $60 a week.
Hmmm....No worries, Baby, I've got you covered. My next donation will make four gallons.
Love you, Dad
you could like... pray about it. or something.
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