the good samaritan

today, i continue my efforts of being a good human being. i am giving blood for the first time.

my high school boyfriend had once convinced me that giving blood was practically just asking for a disease. although at the time, i could see his ignorance to the fact that the whole ordeal is a sterile one, i was impressionable and i let him convince me that it was a bad thing to do. obviously, i have grown up and finally decided to change my thoughts on it. i'm all about facing fears lately (well, to a point at least. it's not like i am going to go play with a snake or anything).

as a completely random side note: a couple of weeks ago, i welcomed a newbie to boston by carrying her luggage through a T station and helped her find a bus she was looking for. i assured her that she'd like davis square and that it was a great place to live. i felt good after that.

i'll post an update letting you know how the blood donation goes later.