Nude Elf

Some people have been donating blood ever since they were eligible.
Some even made it to the hall of frame by donating more than 50 times.

It was the first, for me today (:

The needle was scary, made me extremely nervous but the nurses took good care of me throughout. While donors came and went off in a short time span of 15mins, i was on the bed for almost an hour. Being underweight and all, i experienced slight giddiness. Doctor even came to check on me, just to be doubly sure i'm eligible for 2nd unit next week.

Not that i was a willing donor but i had to (autologous) for my upcoming 6 hours surgery at CGH on the 22nd this month.

I'll suffer from a swollen face.
Liquid diet for at least 6 weeks.
Have urine pipe poked into me, all other needles and drips.
Fast the night before surgery.
Lose maybe 10kg.
Won't be able to talk or open my mouth for a while.
Most of all, i'll be in pain and low spirits.
How's that?

Before Grace got me all nervous about being mentally prepared, i was actually looking forward to a brand new 'bite', and of course if i look prettier after that, it will be a bonus. She said i'll be bleeding everywhere, look like puffer fish, cannot open mouth and will be in pain. Sounds scary :( But she has kindly agreed to visit me, post-op, to cheer me up and on. Very very nice friend..hehe (:

I guess my life will stop temporarily for now.
Hopefully i'll get enough rest to recover fully for Seoul/New Zealand trip.
Cannot imagine missing out on good food overseas. I've a huge appetite ok.
And definitely continue to make some money out of my livejournal and dotcom.

My right arm is still sore :(

Melly -> see you in 2 days! remb to print coupon and confirm a time/place with me prior to BW :b Dine shld be tagging along after her lesson..hehe