Save a life, or three.

The other day I did something i have never done before... save a life.

Well truth be to told im not sure if i did actually save a life, probably not, but there is a good chance i helped someone in need.

I gave blood.

The other day was driving Shea to work and we drove by the United Blood services building in Scottsdale. I started thinking about how easy it would be to do, and wondering 'why have i never given blood before?'

It as a question i couldn't answer... Its not like im opposed, or afraid to do it, i just never really thought about the importance of it. I never thought about the fact that people might need my blood...

I asked Shea if she had ever done it. She had, but not in a long time. We talked about if for a bit and decied that we would do it the next day. And we did.

Here are some photo's to prove it!!



See that's me out front. And then there is me right before i got light headed and almost passed out... but it was ok, i didn't.


Below is my arm with a much lager needle than i had expected sticking in it. And thats Shea giving blood with me.




All in all it was a good experience. They say that you can save up to three people with one pint of blood. Now that's amazing.




If you've never done it. Give it a shot...

save a life, or three.

A better place to by your groceries.

It's not very often that you get excited about a grocery store. Ok, fine. So i might get excited about them more than most but still not all that much.

We have a Bashas (some of you might not know what this is but its your typical neighborhood grocery store) literally less than 400 steps from our front door. We go there when ever we need to pick up food or drink, but I have never really liked it. Its just kinda tired, and doesn't have the nicer things that I like to eat and cook with. (i.e. Freshly baked breads, a nice selection of imported cheeses or a good selection of meats and fish.)

But because its extremely close to home we go there almost exclusively.

Not anymore...

Today I was out picking up the dry cleaning and decided to stop at Fry's (another brand of Neighborhood grocery stores) to pick up a few things.

I didn't remember until I walked in that they have been undergoing a renovation since January- the place looks and feels amazing.

Its bright, all the shelves are full and perfectly organized, and it has an amazing selection of food, wine and beer.

But more importantly to me was the number, quality, and hospitality of the staff. They were everywhere and they were all busy doing something; smiling, laughing and willing to answer whatever question you might have. They brought so much energy to the store that it actually made me feel good just walking around looking at what they had to offer.

It was a grocery shopping experience.

As it turns out, their grand Reopening is tomorrow and everyone in the store was getting ready for that, but if it continues to have that energy and friendliness every time I walk through the doors they will definitely be getting my business, even if it is a little further away.

And now I'm looking forward to my next grocery shopping "experience."