So today I gave blood. As most of you know I am so afraid of needles I have been known to faint when getting blood drawn. But the thing is, I really believe in the cause. I mean think about it, someone could be able to keep living just because of some of my blood that I really don't need. So, last week when I was at church they announced a blood drive this week so I signed up. Here's a secret... I tried to give blood one other time and I didn't pass the iron test so I couldn't donate. Honestly, I thought that would happen again. You can imagine my anxiety when the blood guy cheerfully announced that I passed the iron test with flying colors. So after telling them I had not had sex for money in the last ten years (they didn't ask about the years prior to that, was it okay to have sex for money then?) or traveled to Africa ever, they brought me over to the chair. I was probably looking a little white at this point because the lady immediately asked me if I was okay. So they sit me down and do the whole numbing drill and then stick the needle in my arm. I managed to get all of my blood drawn without passing out, though it was touch and go there for awhile. They had to cold compress me and all that jazz. Anyway, I was a little surprised it took 45 minutes for the whole thing and I can't go to the gym for 3 days (something about nothing strenuous after giving so much blood) but all in all, it was a good experience. And according to them, I saved two lives! So my friends, I encourage you, go give blood! If I can do it, you can too.
After the blood experience I went to my parent's house for a RIM meeting. RIM (Retail In Motion) is the consulting firm my Dad started about 6 months ago with my uncle. We talked about a conference in October that they want me to help plan and I am pretty excited about that. This business is growing quickly and I am excited about the opportunities that are in the future for us.
Finally, to end this great but busy day, I went over to my pal Jenner's parent's house to celebrate her and her daughter's birthdays. It was a nice relaxing evening and Jenner's parents made yummy tacos and birthday cake. I gave Kennedi a cheerleader costume because of Jenner's love for cheerleaders:) I've spent a lot of time with the Poulsen's and they are great people. What a fun day!
I decided I am going to switch my blog up and sometimes write about my daily activities and sometimes post about my thoughts on things. So you just never know what you will get when you go to read my blog...
Loves to all.
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I used to give blood until I realized I was answering the "have you lived in the following countries..." question incorrectly. I can't give blood because I lived in Germany and I may be a silent carrier of Mad Cow! Now if you see me and I'm foaming at the mouth you won't be scared. You'll just think, "oh, that's right, he has mad cow."
Suggestion for new blog title: "Jill du Jour" since your posts will be random thoughts or activities.
i'g glad you got to come over for tacos. thanks for the perfect bday gifts. i wore the work out pants today. kennedi wore her cheerleading outfit all day monday, even when we went to coldstone. i have to admit, she is a pretty cute cheerleader. let's just not let aunt sunny see that i wrote that.
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