Another Blood Drive...

[kybearfuzz]

I wish I had paid more attention to the date. I'd have tried to have been out of the office during today's blood drive. There is nothing like the semi-annual reminder that I am not allowed to give.

One of my coworkers named Roy went around after giving, trying to convince others in the office to give. In an office of 100 people, we only had 13 donate, which actually is pretty lame. Figuring now is as good a time as any to let him know, I pulled Roy aside to explain to him why I couldn't give. He took the news of my gayness well. He said he suspected, mostly because of my lack of girl dating and my unusual plethora of male online buddies. I explained that it was why I never asked him to play softball on my team (gay league).

He went on about an episode of The Office about a gay employee. He was pretty much laughing by the end of the conversation. Always a good sign, I think. At least he wont be bugging me about donating next time.

After working a little late, I went to get my Christmas cards printed at Kinko's, visited the comic book shop, and pick up Greek for dinner. And OMG! There are some seriously bearded cute guys at Kinko's!

Comments

[martini-tim.livejournal.com]

We had a blood drive at work today too. Everyone knows I'm gay, but some people did not know about the restrictions on who can give blood, and those people got really angry when I told them why I was not donating. One of them went downstairs and yelled at the nice little old lady at the table where you fill out forms. I was simultaneously proud and embarassed (I supposed I was proud-assed?).

[queensheba.livejournal.com]

Where is there a Greek restaurant around here? Do you mean Greek to Me, or is there someplace else?

Confused

[phenryss.livejournal.com]

Wait -- you can't give blood because you are gay???? When did that memo come out?? Please enlighten me. It's a better reason than -- I weigh three hundred pounds, am diabetic and will pass out on your lap if you come near me with a needle, beyotch.

Also, yes, FedEx Kinko's tends to hire gay bears...I should know, I was one for 4 years!!

Hugs-

[cincy-dave.livejournal.com]

Yes, the blood drive thing pisses me off.
This rule needs to change.


And you picked up a Greek for dinner? You go!
You should pick up an Italian and a German for the weekend. :)

[mat-t.livejournal.com]

Ugh. Blood drives. They have them every two or three months at work and half the department gives. They don't ask me why I don't anymore, they're just used to it. Back in my first year at this job, I didn't feel that I could come out. So of course I got made blood drive captain. I ended up giving blood (because I couldn't think of a reason to tell people why I couldn't) and I lied on the questionaire. I did almost pass out during the process, so I used that as a reason why I didn't give the next time. They assume that's why still.... Bah.