How I did it: I had given blood a few times before, but after participating in a blood drive last December, I decided that I would make it one of my New Year's Resolutions to donate in 2009.

Resolution accomplished!

I am resolving to give six times in 2010. I will give during Spring Break, right after I graduate, around July 4, late August, late October/early November, and late December.

Lessons & tips: If you'v never given blood, or haven't given in a while, see if you're eligible - then do it! Sure, you get pinched a couple times, and you can feel tired, but it's not the easiest thing to do physically, but it's not that bad either! And of course, there's nothing like the satisfaction of knowing that you're doing a good thing!

Resources: I searched for blood drives on miblood.org.

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Dec 30, 2009, 07:03PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer