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[Rolan7]

I went to my school's blood drive thing today, but I passed out a little bit before I would've finished it and I actually did give the full pint - they just can't use it since I fell unconscious while everything was in and stuff I guess? I don't know exactly why, but the medtechs said they can't so that's fun

This was both my first time giving blood and also my first time fainting so it's been an experience day weee

Okay consider this the final push that'll get me to actually donate.  This weekend, Saturday if they're open.  Needles bother me a lot but I've had blood drawn for tests, it's not that bad once it's in...

[ChairmanPoo]

I went to my school's blood drive thing today, but I passed out a little bit before I would've finished it and I actually did give the full pint - they just can't use it since I fell unconscious while everything was in and stuff I guess? I don't know exactly why, but the medtechs said they can't so that's fun

This was both my first time giving blood and also my first time fainting so it's been an experience day weee

First time I hear of such a thing.

It might be a reason to exclude you from further donations, but even then I don't think it's a full exclusion criteria. Vasovagal syndromes are pretty idiosyncratic. I don't think a single event necessarily warrants exclusion.

[Harry Baldman]

Okay consider this the final push that'll get me to actually donate.  This weekend, Saturday if they're open.  Needles bother me a lot but I've had blood drawn for tests, it's not that bad once it's in...

There's a bit of a difference between giving an ounce or so (probably less) of blood and a full pint. Physiologically at least. Not sure about the psychological aspect.

[hector13]

Okay consider this the final push that'll get me to actually donate.  This weekend, Saturday if they're open.  Needles bother me a lot but I've had blood drawn for tests, it's not that bad once it's in...

There's a bit of a difference between giving an ounce or so (probably less) of blood and a full pint. Physiologically at least. Not sure about the psychological aspect.

OH SHIT THAT'S AN EIGHTH OF MY LIFE FORCE

Edit: or a tenth or twelfth, depending on... things.

[Worldmaster27]

Go ahead and give it another shot next time you get a chance. I just about passed out my first time donating blood as well but the other times went much more smoothly.

Make sure you drink plenty of water before donating. Should probably make sure to eat a nutritious meal as well.

Yeah! I definitely plan to the next time I can, it's a good thing to do and it's not like I'm using the blood for anything else

That might also be a reason why I did, I'd just had some cereal and peanut butter crackers earlier lol. Good to know for next time.

Okay consider this the final push that'll get me to actually donate.  This weekend, Saturday if they're open.  Needles bother me a lot but I've had blood drawn for tests, it's not that bad once it's in...

I've no idea how this has convinced you, lol, but yes! You totally should, it's a good thing to do, and you'll probably get some cookies or something :v be sure to drink and eat enough afterwards, one of my friends wouldn't eave me alone until I'd had a bunch of stuff so I wouldn't faint again.

[Descan]

Rolan, you... probably can't. I don't know where you live, but a lot of places (esp. western places, like Aus, UK, Canada) have, if not an outright bar, then at least a long-ass waiting period (I think it's 5 years in Canada) for men who have slept with other men.

I know that you're pretty gay, but I don't know if you've done the do any time recently. SO... Yeah.

[Rolan7]

uh
actually I'm pretty sure I'm fine then
I'm *busy* okay
I assume kissing and holding hands doesn't count

[Bauglir]

well it depends on the wording

usually they'll ask about sexual intercourse, and you'd be fine there, but if the literal wording of the question is "slept with" then you might have some trouble if there were any nighttime sleepycuddles

[RedKing]

I've spent too much time in the tropics to donate. Plus what Descan mentioned, which I hadn't even considered before. Although in the US it's now a one-year wait (used to be a lifetime ban).

[hector13]

Power has been out for a few hours. Something about downed power lines up the road.

Must be fun trying to fix that in 35mph winds. Blowy as fuck, as it is said...

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[Vector]

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[Yoink]

...you might have some trouble if there were any nighttime sleepycuddles

"Nighttime sleepycuddles" are just missed opportunities.
...Uh, from what I'm told, anyway. >.>

[SalmonGod]

I fucking hate dogs.  Why do we have one.  They're so goddamn needy and obnoxious and stupid.  Why did I ever allow this.

[Descan]

I've spent too much time in the tropics to donate. Plus what Descan mentioned, which I hadn't even considered before. Although in the US it's now a one-year wait (used to be a lifetime ban).

... Huh. I think you mentioned before that you weren't strictly straight. Still, a surprising development.

* Descan jots notes.

[RedKing]

I've spent too much time in the tropics to donate. Plus what Descan mentioned, which I hadn't even considered before. Although in the US it's now a one-year wait (used to be a lifetime ban).

... Huh. I think you mentioned before that you weren't strictly straight. Still, a surprising development.

* Descan jots notes.

I had the bi flag in my little flag block back when we all had flags.