Blog 58

            I am so glad for the weekend. I got no sleep all week and it will be nice to be able to catch up on some sleep. I think I am going to sign up for the blood battle with Michigan. I have given blood like 5 or 6 times now so I don’t mind it as much. I think it would be cool to beat Michigan in another category. I heard today that we went down by 4% or something like that but who knows if that is true or not. I think that the battle with Michigan will compel more people to give blood. I know a lot of people are scared of giving blood but it really isn’t that bad. You feel a little pinch when the needle goes in but other than that it doesn’t hurt at all. Actually I think that the finger prick is probably the worst part! Although whenever I give blood they always have to lay me down. Right after they stick the needle in I feel a little light headed so they lay me down. Then about a minute later I am fine and then the same thing happens when they pull the needle out. I am fine during the middle of it but its just when they put the needle in and take it out. I don’t what it is but it happens every time. If you have never given blood before then you should try it out. The nurses are always really nice and if you ever feel light headed or anything they know what to do. I was really nervous my first time and it seemed really bad, but I knew that was just because of my nerves. Now it isn’t as big of a deal anymore. But if you are giving blood for the first time take a friend with you if you are nervous. Well that’s my 250 words.