Sting Log
I decided to keep a running count of all the bee stings I get. Its not because stings have been all that bad (the itching later has bothered me more than the pain). I just figured if someone asks me if I get stung, I should know how many times. 
- Aug. 26th, 2006 - stung twice on the back of the right hand while visiting a friends apiary
- June 9th, 2007 - stung on the pad of my right middle finger while closing up hive #1 (trying to get bees out of the way so I wouldn’t crush them)
Grand Total:
3
August 1, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I think your sting log is a great idea. And I totally agree—it’s less pain than shock, and then a murderous itching and swelling the next few days.