Earthquake

Some of this text is lifted from the Trixie Clubhouse.

I was in a computer lab at my second day of nursing school. At first it sounded like wind. Then one lady said it was the air conditioner. It got louder and the building shook. I said if that was the air conditioner, the building wouldn't still be standing. After the tremor stopped, we evacuated out to the lawn where we'd go for a fire alarm. We weren't exactly sure what to do since we had only discussed fire alarms and what to do for a tornado. No one was expecting an earthquake.

People tried calling their families while we waited, but few calls would go through. We were finally told we could go back inside, and the lessons continued.

This was the second time I've been aware I was in an earthquake. It was much stronger and longer than the first time. As far as I can tell, my home suffered no damage.

Now we wait for Hurricane Irene. From what I know of the current path, we are expecting rain more than wind, but the forecasts can change quickly. I think it is expected to get here on Saturday.