It had been nearly three weeks since the last time I gave plasma. Things change. The rates, for example. Now, everybody gets $20 for the first donation per calendar week. And the second donation in the week gets something else depending on the amount. For 690 mL, $23; for 825 mL, $27; for 880 mL, $30. Or something like that. Don't quote me.

Today was the fastest it has ever been. I was out of there in about an hour and a half. I think I got there just in time though, 'coz the technicians were complaining about how busy it was. The movie playing was "Random Hearts." Past movies have included "The Thomas Crowne Affair," "Man On The Moon," "Big Daddy," "Three Kings," "As Good As It Gets," "The Green Mile," and that's all I can remember right now.