There was a blood drive here at school a few days ago. I knew I couldn't donate because I had my ears pierced within the past year, but I went with a friend and decided to ask again about the England rules. The answer: I can never give blood again. Apparently my blood was tainted during my nine-month stay abroad. This seemed odd to me because I had been previously told that I could give again anytime after returning, so I asked. Answer: different blood donation centers have different rules. WHAT?! I think blood should have universally mandated stipulations! Anyone else think this is weird?