Comments on: Fear of Fire

By: Malinda

Malinda — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:25:32 +0000

I was in Tokyo for the earthquakes as well. I live in California and these scared the heck out of me as well. I was in a hotel – and it totally freaked me out!

By: tiffany

tiffany — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:51:18 +0000

I remember my first earthquake though it was nothing on the scale of yours. It happened in the Spring though and it really brought to life a haiku by Issa:
“In this world of ours
We walk on the roof of hell
Gazing at flowers”
It actually made me appreciate Japan more. Life isn’t stable and earthquakes are true reminders. And yet we go on, searching for the beauty of it all.
I am glad you were safe and hope you continue to be. Another good piece of advice is to keep cash in your house because in case of a real emergency, the ATMs will not work.
Good luck.

By: Astrid

Astrid — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 07:53:09 +0000

I thought about you the minute I heard about the earthquakes on the news. Good to hear you are fine.

By: cindy

cindy — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:05:48 +0000

i hope you remain safe and sound. although i am new to your blog, i thought of you when i heard about the earthquake. very scary. we experienced the tiniest of earthquakes shortly after we were married. we weren’t going to mention it to anyone as we were newlyweds, but apparently others felt the earth move, too.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:35:22 +0000

I once experienced the TINIEST earthquake (not high risk, the Netherlands…) and it was terrifying. Yes, stay safe.

BTW, the MC in Hong Kong was lovely, despite my doubts. :-)

By: sara

sara — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:13:25 +0000

Wow. Scary stuffs. My one experience with an earthquake was quite mild by comparison (a baby 5.0) but definitely left me quite jarred and shaken.

Stay safe. And I hope you don’t have to “get used” to this.

By: BF

BF — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:23:02 +0000

oh my word. please buy some bottled water. and stay safe.