I wanted to give blood today. The blood drive was local and convenient, and started at 1:00 PM. I figured I'd walk in, donate, then go to work at 3. It/s a Thursday, most people are probably working or at school, so I should have no problems, right?
Turns out the parking lot was full, and the waiting list was as long as my arm.
It's kind of heart warming to see so many people donate, but I also have to wonder how so many people can afford the time to do this in the middle of the day. It's like the coffee shops in town.. They're constantly filled, from dawn to dusk, and you'd think most people would either be working or looking for work.. Nope, they're just hanging out sipping coffee.
Times must be pretty tough indeed, if people can afford to just hang out all day.