Used my right arm this time!

Well, tonight, another blood donation session and this time I'm glad to say it went smoothly with no drama!! The reason is... I used my right arm! Ahhhh But it still took me almost 12 minutes to donate 470ml. Tsk tsk tsk.. perhaps I didn't drink enough water BEFORE I went into the bleed room. I did drink about 1.5L of water today!

Not many people managed to turn up today.. either they were sick, or just can't donate coz low on iron.. or they just forgot about it! But the regulars did go =) Alex couldn't donate because he didn't have his card NOR his driver's license. He was pretty bummed out about that.. but never mind, he's going to donate tomorrow =)

Just some stats below... of some interest of how much blood is in stock and obviously we need as many people donating as possible! The more O+ blood type people (myself being part of that group) donate the better because we're the SAINTS who can share our blood with quite a few people (unlike the AB+ bunch!) but we can only save our own kinds *boo hoo* How fair is that? Oh well, for the greater good. But O- donors, man they can give their blood to EVERYONE!

Oh, I've always been fascinated by how people's personailities can also be analysed through blood types (to make it more complicated and more intricate, you can analyse in combination with zodiac (both chinese and western!)). Below is what I've found on the net... Don't know how true it is though! =) Take it with a pinch of salt (or is that how the saying goes?) This blood type business actually reminds me of that recent Korean movie "My Boyfriend is Type B+".... surprisingly I do relate to it haha Some bits hehe =P Because no matter how much people deny it, the stats analysis does mean something!!

It's a generalisation of each blood type so doesn't break down into + and -s..

Type O "Hot"

Population: Roughly 38% of the world is O +ve and 6% O -ve.
Traits: Confident and Strong-Willed, Proud, Dedicated, Sociable, Energetic, Extroverted, Frank, Realist, Showy, Flighty, Generalist, Positive, Independent, Risk-Takers, Dislike taking orders, Insecure, Stubborn & Self-Centered. Make friends easily and go with flow and grasp opportunity. Quick to start a project or chase an idea. Are good at organizing activities. May have short attention span, and expresses strong emotions. May quickly take opposite views that are deep but not always durable. Classic entrepreneurs and movers and shakers.Express their emotions but can be swayed by other blood types. Have an intrinsic elegance. Sociable and showy. May be good at adapting to circumstances. Words come easily to them. Not self conscious and will frankly reveal inner feelings. Ambitious, but may have issues with detail.
Like to be touch and be touched by others.


Type A "Cool"

Population: Roughly 34% of the world is A +ve and 6% A -ve.

Traits: Obedient, Careful, Sympathetic, Self-Sacrificing, Polite, Honest, Loyal, Emotional, Introverted & Nervous. Are reserved calm and even tempered. Sensitive to public opinion. May be Introverted, shy and nervous or ill at ease with others. May be Pessimistic. Value relationships and are loyal. Hesitant to change. Nature lovers and dislike crowds - need a private place or secret hideaway. Can be indecisive. Good at team work and obey rules.
Dislike to touch or be touched by others.


Type B "Active"

Population: Roughly 9% of the world is B +ve and 2% B -ve.

Traits: Cheerful, Optimistic, Active, Sensitive, Kind, Forgetful, unorganized, Noisy, Egocentric
Energetic and have the drive to reach towards goals. May be workaholics. Not the best team players and are individualistic. Do things at one's own pace. Strong personality adventurous. Likes to get one's own way. Are Sociable and enjoy entertaining. Like to touch or be touched by others.


Type AB "Care-Free"

Population: Roughly 4% of the world is AB +ve and 1% AB -ve.

Traits: Social, Easy-going, Sympathetic, Diplomatic, Outgoing, Laid-back, Creative, Unpredictable, Artistic, Flexible, Moody and Brooding. Blend of opposites. Shy with some and bold with some. Introvert and Extrovert. Unpredictable and may seem to have calm exterior. Strong creative strain. Good at spotting problems and skirting them. Like city environment. Get bored easily. Everything they do is compelling. Never take things for granted. Appear mysterious. Contribute harmoniously to society. Dislike to touch or be touched by others.