I wanted to do something special today. I didn’t want it to be another Single Awareness Day. I spent the afternoon of Valentine’s Day 2014 with friends in SocSci conference room lining up to donate blood. The thing is, I fear the sight of blood and I fear injections. The process of blood donation includes a pre-test that they do to check if you are an eligible donor — the fear of rejection (#feels #hugot).
I could not explain how scared I was when it was my turn to be tested. I hate even the slightest prick on my fingertip. But I thank God for my supportive friends who were there — Dale (the one who encouraged me to donate), Patricia, Clarisse and Krystal. It was the first time I donated blood and I don’t think it would be my last.
A happy day spent with friends and conquering my fears 🙂
How about you? How was your Valentine’s Day?
P.S. Thanks to the nurse who kept reassuring me that everything would be fine.
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Makes me want to donate… but then I’m about 80% sure I’d faint before I even start with the whole process. 😐
Hahaha! I swear I was so scared. Even my mom was surprised I was able to do it. 🙂 It didn’t hurt that much naman. Kaya yan! 🙂 Just have friends with you. 😉
P.S. I miss you
Yeah, kailangan lang talaga may kasama. The other day we learned the characters for blood transfusion. I was semi-hyperventilating. LOL.
I miss you too, Aich! Ano na plans mo after graduation? Mag-apply ka for jobs dito para magkita tayo. 🙂
I will be working with Schneider Electric Philippines as a graduate trainee and review for the board exam also. Will you stay in Japan for good na?
Nice. I’m am not sure if I’ll be staying in Japan forever, but I’d like to try working here. I might work as an English teacher for a while, so I can get a working visa (already got a job offer). That way, I could stay here, work on my Japanese, build connections, and hopefully, find employment in a design/illustration/gaming company.
But I have to be honest I am very confused with my life right now. -_-;