How I Passed out in the Elevator and Other Interesting Stories.

So... My co-workers and close friends know this fact... My parents know this fact... I do not handle blood well. In fact, I don't handle it at all. Which is why when I was walking back from dinner/4 hours spent doing homework in the library, it was a bad idea to even think about the sign in front of my dorm that said "Blood Drive" it was a worse idea to talk to the two people who were helping direct people. And it was incredibly stupid to get in line.

So, I get approved... Start giving blood and I'm ok. Nothing to bad. Almost done when my head starts to feel like its caving in on itself. I managed to catch the eye of the helper and he looks at me and asks if I'm ok and and I shake my head no. Suddenly my feet are over my head and cold compresses are on my face and neck. I start to feel better. I get up slowly (after they unhook me of course) go sit on the "post-vampire-drive" couch section and then have to put my feet up again. I drink two things of orange juice and I'm finally feeling better. I'm like "Ok... I'm good. I think I can go." They finally agree and I head out. I'm good... I'm a little light headed. I get to my dorm and I'm really not feeling well by the time I get in the elevator. I remember keying 4th... And I vaguely remember two girls getting out at 4th... And then nothing. I know I was still standing when I made it to the 11th floor. I only know that cause a girl walked in, takes one look at me and asks "Are you ok?"

I managed a "No, just gave blood." and she then proceeds to insist on walking me to my dorm room. Which was incredibly sweet of her because... Yea, I wouldn't have made it. I get in my room, and pretty much push everything onto the floor, throw my pillows under my legs and then just lay there staring at the ceiling.

My mother and various other friends have now banned me from ever giving blood again. I missed Swing Dance :( and I left a lot of people worried (sorry!). However... I did managed to pass out standing up for 6 floors in an elevator and I got a free t-shirt!

The moral of the stories ladies and gents. It's good to give blood... But not if you have a history of fainting while doing so. :D