Donating blood today

My New Year's Eve started with a 45 minute interval run in the pouring rain. Exhilarating!

Later a 1.30 appointment to give blood. Accompanied by my 2 daughters. Notes say its best not to do vigorous exercise beforehand. Feeling fine so not too worried.

Youngest daughter (too young to donate) got upset by the "big" needle. Felt better with a chocolate biscuit..