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Went to HSA today with Eug for my first blood donation. Eug only came to accompany me... he was scared of the pain... haha. Before that, we ate at Deli at SGH and bumped into our BMT mate whom we have forgotten the name.

Before I got to see the doctor on duty for that day, there was a set of questionaire to be answered... mostly about sexual activities. And since I'm a first time donor, I was given a sticker that reads 'be nice to me'.

Upon entering the donation room, I was greeted by a lot of friendly nurses. The atmosphere really took away the fear that I had with me when I entered HSA. With the LA working, I couldn't feel the pain when they jab me with the 16G needle (that's what she told me but from the way it looks, 12G is more like it). Given a stress ball to exercise my arm, I took around 10 mins to fill up the 450ml packet. While waiting, I noticed other frequent donors as well. I have to say that the nurses there gave excellent service.

When I took my leave, they bid me goodbye and ask me to come again...

Add blood donation as my service to the community from now on...