You remember that old Joan Jett song, "I love rock 'n roll, put another dime in the jukebox baby"? I always think of it when we have an earthquake here. And with the earthquakes that have happened in Haiti and Chile, there has been a lot of conversation about them. Okay, here's the deal. I'm thankful that about 4am this morning we didn't have too big of an earthquake, but strong enough to wake me up. I was in such a sound sleep, especially after three really tough days at "the store" so the earthquake kind of pissed me off. Once the shaking stopped, I just turned over to go back to sleep. But Katie called to check on me, which was very sweet. She is the one that worries about her mom. Of course, and earthquake news is big here. And the experts are right, they always ask if you are prepared for "the big one". Above is a picture of my bed. This morning I was wondering if we had a strong quake if any of my junk would fall on my head and cause brain damage? Even though I am already a bit "off" in the thinking department.
The big shell isn't too heavy, but the coral is sharp and could hurt a wee bit. The heavy architectural piece (at the top of the picture) that I hung "half ass" on my wall for sure would come down, really hard! The news reminds us to have our "earthquake kits" under our bed? That is where I store things, don't think I could squeeze a kit under there. Next question, do you have heavy shoes to get out of your home in case of broken glass? I have flip flops, does that count? Another biggie, "do you have flashlights". At least I can say YES to that one, although since I live with "my boy Bryce" he has taken every battery out of every flashlight in the house! But I do have flashlights.
Every time our earth moves in SoCal, they interview Kate Hutton from Caltech. She is a seismologist! And, she is the most frightening woman to see on the news after an earthquake! Look at those frightening eyes! She's been doing this for years, and each time we have an earthquake, and the news camera is on her, you can just see those beady eyes fill with excitement! So, at least we know one person enjoyed our early morning "rock 'n roll". And maybe this person, me, will try to become more earthquake prepared. But, I will for sure have to hide the said "earthquake kit" from Bryce!
You remember that old Joan Jett song, "I love rock 'n roll, put another dime in the jukebox baby"? I always think of it when we have an earthquake here. And with the earthquakes that have happened in Haiti and Chile, there has been a lot of conversation about them. Okay, here's the deal. I'm thankful that about 4am this morning we didn't have too big of an earthquake, but strong enough to wake me up. I was in such a sound sleep, especially after three really tough days at "the store" so the earthquake kind of pissed me off. Once the shaking stopped, I just turned over to go back to sleep. But Katie called to check on me, which was very sweet. She is the one that worries about her mom. Of course, and earthquake news is big here. And the experts are right, they always ask if you are prepared for "the big one". Above is a picture of my bed. This morning I was wondering if we had a strong quake if any of my junk would fall on my head and cause brain damage? Even though I am already a bit "off" in the thinking department.
The big shell isn't too heavy, but the coral is sharp and could hurt a wee bit. The heavy architectural piece (at the top of the picture) that I hung "half ass" on my wall for sure would come down, really hard! The news reminds us to have our "earthquake kits" under our bed? That is where I store things, don't think I could squeeze a kit under there. Next question, do you have heavy shoes to get out of your home in case of broken glass? I have flip flops, does that count? Another biggie, "do you have flashlights". At least I can say YES to that one, although since I live with "my boy Bryce" he has taken every battery out of every flashlight in the house! But I do have flashlights.
Every time our earth moves in SoCal, they interview Kate Hutton from Caltech. She is a seismologist! And, she is the most frightening woman to see on the news after an earthquake! Look at those frightening eyes! She's been doing this for years, and each time we have an earthquake, and the news camera is on her, you can just see those beady eyes fill with excitement! So, at least we know one person enjoyed our early morning "rock 'n roll". And maybe this person, me, will try to become more earthquake prepared. But, I will for sure have to hide the said "earthquake kit" from Bryce!
