I was given an open appointment for a blood test by my doctor two weeks ago and every day I say I’m going to go, and I don’t. Sometimes it’s because I keep forgetting to fast the night before or it’s just because I’m very nervous and wuss out. But last night, I didn’t have dinner and I could go right now and get this over and done with.

But…I was trying to find pictures of the kind of needle they use to take blood on the internet, so I won’t be surprised and freak out when they whip one of those things out in front of me, and there were lots of people saying it’s very important to drink lots of water before you go. It reduces the pain. So, I’m thinking – because I haven’t had water for days – it’s better to prepare myself properly the day before instead of just spontaneously going and not being ideal for blood-letting.

So I’m putting this as one of my 43 things so I can finally say I’ve done something. When I’ve done it.

Which I will.

When I’ve had some water.