bloody blog

The last time I donated platelets happened to coincide with the annual volunteer party at the Pasadena Blood Donation center. There was a photographer who went around and documented the festivities. In doing so, I asked him to take a picture of me. Specifically he was able to get AMAZING shots of the needle being inserted into each arm. Only the non-squeamish will want to click on the following photos to see the action up close and personal.

First the Left arm.

Then the Right arm.

Viola! Now I’m ready to watch a movie.

Note the blankets and heated rice bags on me to keep me warm. Oh, and that orangish stuff on my arms is NOT blood, it's something they clean your skin with prior to sticking in the needle.

The next time you are at the Pasadena Blood Donation Center donating gooey red liquid, look for the photos, 2 of these along with others the photographer took are blown up and hanging around the office.

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Comments

[beennny]

So it's either blogs about events in LA or needles in your arm ... :) I miss you !

[shannon]

i love needles in my arms! miss you too. maybe one day we'll see each other across a crowded dance floor...then you'll leave early because you have to "work." whatever. ;)