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Earthquake

March 11, 2011 By Chie

Hi! Just a quick update today.
Thank you for those who sent me a message and twitter..I really appreciate your concern! I’m okay, safe and at home now. I was out with my friend for lunch when the earthquake happened. We just got off the elevator to go outside, and I was so glad that we got off, because otherwise I would have stuck in elevator for hours…
It was really scary and so far the biggest earthquake I’ve ever experienced in my life.

All the trains and subways were (and still are) stopped, so I walked home. I stopped by at convenience store to use bathroom and noticed that some people stole stuff from the store. Bread, make up products etc were missing, and convenience stores here are never ill-stocked like that! People must have taken some stuff when the lights were out and security cameras were off. What a shame!

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  1. Liza A. says

    March 11, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Oh dear, it must be scary. I hope you are okay and safe. Please take care of yourself.

  2. nette says

    March 11, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    So very, very glad that you are ok! 🙂 Take good care of you, seems like there are several aftershocks.

  3. cogito ergo suo says

    March 11, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    So glad to read you are ok!!
    It Must have been awful! I think I would Never Be able to get "Used" to this kind of nature forces.

  4. oonaballoona says

    March 11, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    happy you're safe! i agree with nette, stay home today & take care!

  5. Jess says

    March 11, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    So glad to hear you are okay! Take care. We're thinking and praying for all of you.

  6. LoveMakesTheGirl says

    March 11, 2011 at 5:25 pm

    I'm glad you're safe too!

  7. Paunnet says

    March 11, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    I'm happy that you are okay! The images on the news are terrible…
    Take care.

  8. Angela says

    March 11, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Oh glad you're ok and safe!

  9. Juebejue says

    March 11, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    wow, i am glad you are okay. glad you got our of that elevator just in time! take care!

  10. Samantha Nandez says

    March 11, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    I'm glad that you were able to get home safely!! I hope that you stay safe and keep together with your husband. Keep us posted! <3

  11. bianca says

    March 11, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Thank goodness you are okay. I hope your husband is okay as well. That would have been awful scary if you and your friend got trapped inside the elevator!

  12. Hannah says

    March 11, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    So glad you are ok!!
    hope you and your family are ok, x

  13. Jasmine Iris says

    March 11, 2011 at 8:51 pm

    glad to hear you are safe! <3

  14. Casey says

    March 11, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    I have been wondering if you were okay, and am relieved to hear that you are. Definitely sending lots of good thoughts and prayers. I'll echo everyone else: take care of yourself! 🙂

    ♥ Casey

  15. The Studes says

    March 11, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Glad you are ok!

  16. Rachel says

    March 12, 2011 at 1:20 am

    I'm so happy to hear that you're okay, Chie! When I woke up this morning and heard the news, I immediately thought of you.

    Stay safe and I give you my best wishes..keep us updated if you can so we know you're okay. 🙂

  17. rika daniel says

    March 12, 2011 at 6:41 am

    I am so glad to hear that you are fine. We're here in Indonesia always pray for our friends in Japan…

  18. iroirocrafts says

    March 12, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Hi Chie, so relieved to hear that you are ok and safe at home. Take care xx

    How terrible that people can act like that in such a crisis..

    • Valinda says

      August 18, 2011 at 5:47 am

      Haha. I woke up down today. You’ve ceerhed me up!

  19. Ai says

    March 12, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    i was in the hospital when my husband said the theres a big earthquake in japan. the first things comes to mine is oh CHIE i hope they are ok. so i just out from hospital and checked ur blog right away if ur safe. tks God u are safe and sound. take care! cheers from here

  20. The Sew Convert says

    March 13, 2011 at 1:56 am

    Glad you are safe. God Bless and please take care!

  21. Julia says

    March 13, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I hope you and your family are in a safe place! If there is anything that can be done from here (Brussels, Belgium) just send me an Email: prinzessin.erbse@web.de

  22. Emeraldflare says

    March 14, 2011 at 3:02 am

    good to know you and family are ok 🙂 i'm praying for Japan

  23. Little Mo and Friends says

    March 14, 2011 at 8:13 am

    Relieved to hear you are ok! Take care and keep safe!!

  24. Ashley says

    March 14, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    I know I'm late here, but very happy to know you and your family are okay. 🙂

  25. It's a Hoot! says

    March 16, 2011 at 3:51 am

    You're such a lovely lady! I'm so glad to hear you and your family are ok. You'll continue to be in my prayers. I know we don't know each other personally but if you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to ask.

  26. vivatveritas says

    March 22, 2011 at 6:11 am

    thank you so much everyone for your concerns and prayers! all my family and i are okay here:) xoxo

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