second time...

Today I was having lunch and one of my university mates was saying there is a blood donation drive and I should go along with him.

I have never donated blood before. I tried once when I was in polytechnic but they didnt allow me to donate because I forgot to bring my identification card. Anyway, I agreed and straight after lunch, I went to the blood donation centre.

I filled the form, sat for the interview and then lied on the bed waiting for the nurse to poke a needle into my veins to pump out my precious blood. I felt the needle going through my veins but....

"Oh no, unlucky day" said the nurse

Me: huh??

Nurse: You might not be able to donate your blood today

Me: eh??

The nurse was fiddling with something and then she said "There is not enough blood coming out"

Me: Why?

Nurse: You should hydrate yourself before coming or maybe your veins are born small.

Me: :(

Nurse: You should drink enough water the day before this.

Moral of this story : Drink lots of water the day before you are going to donate your blood!

Second time I TRIED to donate my blood.