Life with needles

So last week I sold plasma for the first time and was on the couch recovering the rest of the day. This week they messed up returning blood to me and they couldn't finish, so now I have a bruise on my elbow that kinda fades in and out. But these experiences are teaching me a lot.



1) The guys at the plasma center are all married
2) Be sure to eat and drink as soon as you feel well enough to afterwards
3) When your veins want to pump out blood and the guy wont let you pump your fist to help with blood flow, you can kinda feel it backing up in your arm. Not very comfy.
4) A guy trying to fix the puncture by moving the needle around while inside your arm makes your veins feel achy afterwards.
5) I have some of the best friends and roommates, because on both occasions they all were there to support (and in a few other instances laugh at) me.

Also, I have a brace for my other arm to help with potential carpal tunnel. One of our guy friends is really over protective about it when he's around. Azk had to tell him I wasn't completely helpless. But when he's around I humor him.



It's kind of a hinderance, so I've started taking it off for notes or tests during class, and wearing it the rest of the time. I'm currently not wearing it because I wanted to actually post something. So here! A post for you!

Other things going on in my life
One of the apartment stove burners busted while Azk was cooking on it, scared us both. I've got pictures but only one my phone. If you want to see the burner and the pot, let me know, I'll text you!
My roommates and I have so many inside jokes it's getting ridiculous, and I'm sorta starting to take their speaking mannerisms.
Lastly, I got two packages in one day! One from my amazing grandma and one from my marvelous mother! I'll show you the bag my grandma got me later, once I figure out what I want to use it for. I'm afraid of it getting ruined or dirty. I want it to stay nice as long as possible, but I also want to use it. Decisions decisions.....