blood donation

Enough of the stupid disequilibrium stuff, i'm going to ignore, ignore and ignore it. Let's talk about something else...hmm....today i went to donate my blood - for the very very 1st time. Don't think i am normal today. Usually i probably would have hesitated, but today - what the heck. So, anyways.....i donated 450cc (one bag) of my blood. My blood group is B+. Feels good, it's a new experience. Was nervous and excited at the same time. Of course i ate first. For registration purposes, i had to fill in some form, then checked blood group, tested if the iron in my blood is enough or not, checked blood pressure...then had to line up to wait for my turn. When it was, i laid on a make-shift bed, probably a stretcher or something like that. Had something injected in me (not sure what, didn't ask), after that, they use a big needle (probably 18 gauge, i think at least 18 gauge =.= and trust me, it's BIG) to puncture my right median cubital vein....that's the right arm part. Took 10-15 minutes for blood to fill the bag. Had some food and warm milo. Recieved gifts too, a pen (with "i am a blood donor" written on it =p), a tin of 100 plus and two cloud 9. And now i officially have a blood donating booklet. hahazz...opps...having a class soon..=) gotta go >.<

note: a bit painful when poking the needle in but still bearable. now still painful. as for feeling dizzy or faint...none...hehe...i'm a healthy baby =)