Today, I donated blood for the first time, and all the nurses kept complimenting on how good my veins were. That's the nicest thing anyone has said to me in the past 2 months. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had to go to the hospital to get blood taken. The nurse mentioned how pronounced and easy to see my veins are. I guess that explains why she missed five times in a row. I'm surprised my arm doesn't look like a heroin addict's right now. FML
Today, I tried donating blood for the first time because my company was hosting a blood drive. Right after telling everyone I wasn't afraid of needles, I fainted before they could even use one. I woke up surrounded by phlebotomists offering me juice while my coworkers whooped like I'd just scored a goal. FML
Today, I went to a blood drive. The nurse taking my blood mentioned that she'd been called in on her day off, and she swore she wasn't drunk. I didn't know what to do, so I just smiled and blinked back tears as she savaged the vein in my arm. FML
Today, I went to get my blood drawn for the first time. After I explained to the nurse how nervous I was, she replied, "Oh honey, don't worry! This is my first time too!" FML
Today, I gave blood for the first time, since I'm a universal donor. After it was done, I passed out, woke up, puked, and passed out again. The kind nurses told me I was the worst case they had seen all week. So much for doing something to help others. FML
Today, I got my first compliment in over a year. It was from my gynecologist, saying I have a beautiful cervix. FML
Today, I went to the blood bank to donate plasma. All went well until the machine went to return my red blood cells. It turns out the nurse sliced my vein and the blood built up in my tissues. I now have a massive swollen arm and bruising, and look like a junkie. FML
Today, as a veteran blood donor, I made a friend who was donating for the first time- I told her not to be scared and that I've been doing it for six years and that it was a great way to help people. While at the snack area afterwards, I passed out, started convulsing and went into shock. FML
Today, an ultrasound tech complimented me on my "exceptionally full bladder." That's probably the best compliment I've received this week. FML
Today, my nurse girlfriend told me she's more attracted to the veins in my arm than any other part of me. FML
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Bakura_fml 0
I am sure you have pleanty of great qualites, but FYL for people not recognizing them
brenkite 5
Yes but to many compliments make one vein
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Comments (71)
Bakura_fml 0
I am sure you have pleanty of great qualites, but FYL for people not recognizing them
RyanKaufman 7
I agree.
B4SK3TB4IL 0
and if u don't then ur screwed
brenkite 5
Yes but to many compliments make one vein
JocelynKaulitz 28
Of course OP has more than one good quality. OP has multiple veins. ;)
Emmett_Luver_101 0
aw im sorry
Rebii 0
Aww, poor thing. :(
NoBounceNoPlay 0
I understand that everyone likes to hear nice things about themselves from other people. Still, as long as you know you're a good person, and you love yourself, you should be fine whether or not people give you compliments.
bunniex1 11
but what if u hate urself?
Kamazar 0
Pity-fests really aren't the answer. Get out, get to know people, make good friends. Posting on FML is a sign of hitting nearly rock-botton :(
Creston 0
The fact that you're donating blood shows that you're a nice person, so if it's been two months, you probably hang around assholes. Or your friends just assume you already know that you're a good person. It doesn't matter really. Just remember that it doesn't really matter what people say- They can call you dumb or smart and it wouldn't necessarily be true. The most important thing is that you know yourself; if you know that you're a good person, good for you- Doesn't matter what others think. You'll find some real friends eventually (under the assumption that your current friends aren't all that good to you). Either way, don't worry too much about what others think. I'm sure you're a good person, considering you're donating blood and all that. Edit: Heh, took kind of long with this. #4 has it right.
WTFKuro 0
I'd be worried about vampires if I were you.
MattTS 2
Nurses love huge veins. I lived with a house of student nurses last year and they did talk about them a scary amount.
24788 7
How in the world does someone tell if you have good veins?
housemd1120 0
Nurses really do get excited about good veins ( #9, its when they're large, close to the surface, and don't roll around). I talk about them regularly and compliment my friends on their veins. I'm sorry that your current friends are jerks though. You'll get some true friends at some point.