tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post3727912764855102476..comments2023-04-06T01:00:38.088-07:00Comments on The Depressed Reader: The EarthquakeTDRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05626690700825096080noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-5151026634507985732011-03-20T08:41:38.961-07:002011-03-20T08:41:38.961-07:00Hi Stephi,
Yep, I'm fine. A bit stressed, but ...Hi Stephi,<br />Yep, I'm fine. A bit stressed, but allright. Yes, food is available, I'm going to work, and the aftershocks are annoying but not dangerous.<br /><br />Panic is very contagious. People freak out easily. The last week has been long and stressful but the way people in China, North America, and other places have freaked out is just ridiculous. For further reference please see my most recent post!TDRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626690700825096080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-2005290198553643742011-03-18T06:53:43.157-07:002011-03-18T06:53:43.157-07:00How are you D.P? I have been hearing some really a...How are you D.P? I have been hearing some really awful reports my side. I am trying to remember that media does exaggerate sometimes but the pictures I am seeing have been shocking. Are you able to buy food? Are you going to work? How are the aftershocks?. I am sorry if am being to intrusive :/.<br /><br />I know that there is no real threat ( at the moment) from Fukushima...did you hear that people in China are starting to panic and hoard food?. Human beings will always assume the worst. I guess it's how we survive.<br /><br />I am so sorry for what is happening. But you seem to be taking it all very well, considering. Thanks for all the updates. Take care of yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465269150557071057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-71320939316543895112011-03-17T22:17:49.986-07:002011-03-17T22:17:49.986-07:00@Jen - Thanks for the concern. What is happening i...@Jen - Thanks for the concern. What is happening in Fukushima is the biggest nuclear accident since Chernobyl, but my understanding is that they are almost too different to compare, in terms of the plant design and the response to the accident. The situation is not great but it seems to be coming under control. I can leave, either to go to Australia, western Japan, or Korea, but I don't plan to. The media hype has been ridiculous, in my opinion, and my understanding is that even if there is the worst-case scenario, Tokyo is far enough away to be fine.<br /><br />@Up The Mountain<br />This is the kind of situation where we feel very powerless, isn't it? I guess the reality is that there isn't much we can do, but of course any donations to the red cross or other charities will no doubt be of help.<br /><br />It is good to hear from people, so feel free to keep checking in! I appreciate the cyber-hug too!<br /><br />@Velvet Over Steel<br />Thanks for coming by, I'm doing okay. A bit tense of course, but things seem to be getting better. Thanks for the cyber-hug!TDRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626690700825096080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-69129961321536897132011-03-17T19:57:40.279-07:002011-03-17T19:57:40.279-07:00Think about you and I continue to pray for all the...Think about you and I continue to pray for all the people in Japan!!!! Please let us know how you are doing from time to time!!<br /><br />Another Big HUG!!!!!<br />~ CoreenVelvet Over Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-51481540174435707922011-03-17T16:03:36.970-07:002011-03-17T16:03:36.970-07:00Oh, btw *hug*Oh, btw *hug*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237874727002148424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-11026881557160501372011-03-17T16:02:56.856-07:002011-03-17T16:02:56.856-07:00Thank you for the blog post, as you can see, many ...Thank you for the blog post, as you can see, many of us were concerned! Our thoughts are with you and the Japanese people. It is understood that they are a resilient lot - and I believe they will prevail. However, I wish that as individuals we could do more to assist - my actions have been to pray lots, check your blog and donate a few dollars, but that's a drop in the ocean, really. <br />Please rest up as much as you can, look after yourself and that cold. And please let us know if we can assist if any way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12237874727002148424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-20102529791978803832011-03-15T20:45:23.548-07:002011-03-15T20:45:23.548-07:00D.R. - I am so glad you are okay! I thought of you...D.R. - I am so glad you are okay! I thought of you right away when I heard about the earthquake and the tsunami. You are the only person I know in Japan, and I'm glad you are not living in the area that got the worst damage. It sounds right now like they are really getting worried about radiation in the air. I truly hope the worst can be averted, though I am hearing reports that this is the second worst nuclear disaster after Chernobyl. I wish this was not such a grim situation. My thoughts are with the people of Japan at this terrible time, and I do hope they pull together and come out of this with the resilience you spoke of here. If radiation rises high in Tokyo, would you have the option of leaving?Feminist Voice with Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971702402040080054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-69422960862722630032011-03-14T21:31:28.948-07:002011-03-14T21:31:28.948-07:00@Velvet Over Steel
Thanks for the cyber-hug. I was...@Velvet Over Steel<br />Thanks for the cyber-hug. I was in Harajuku on Sunday, and there was one of those guys with the "Free Hugs" signs outside the station. I got a hug from him - everyone can do with a hug or two in this situation!<br /><br />@Stephi<br />No worries. From what I can see everything is pretty quiet. There isn't any outward panic or anything like that, but the supermarkets have been more-or-less emptied by people hoarding. Where I live there has been no power problems but there are planned blackouts in other areas. There seem be radiation problems from the accidents in Fukushima, and it is always possible we will have another serious aftershock. Time will tell.TDRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626690700825096080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-15820905979204599632011-03-14T10:15:41.030-07:002011-03-14T10:15:41.030-07:00I was so relieved and happy when I got your commen...I was so relieved and happy when I got your comment on my blog to say that you were okay. I have been watching the situation closely with a very heavy heart and have been absolutely horrified by the pictures and videos I have seen. Japan has always had a very special place in my heart.<br /><br />In situations like this always bring out the very best in some people and the very worst in others. I still have no doubt that Japan will come through this, obviously it won't be easy.<br />Stay safe buddy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465269150557071057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-41402670291773436612011-03-13T19:39:12.709-07:002011-03-13T19:39:12.709-07:00What a horrific tragedy after tragedy!! I just can...What a horrific tragedy after tragedy!! I just can not imagine what people are going through there. & I didn't know about the already high suicide rates in Japan. All of this certainly won't help that situation either. So very, very sad!!<br /><br />Thank you for the update on my blog. Following and will be back soon!! Take care of yourself and hope you feel better soon!!<br />Big Hug,<br />CoreenVelvet Over Steelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625445902301159594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-22777070057622070492011-03-13T18:21:56.413-07:002011-03-13T18:21:56.413-07:00@In the Pink
Thanks. Who knows? For now we just ne...@In the Pink<br />Thanks. Who knows? For now we just need to endure and get through things as best we can. It is now Monday morning and the aftershocks are still coming. Another large one is predicted in the near future, but who knows?<br /><br />@Snow<br />Although it sounds crazy and seemed strange at the time, I guess it was not so mad. He was in a pretty new building, and after the big quake I guess he figured he could go outside and stand around or just keep working out. <br /><br />For myself, I have got a horrible combination of cold and allergies right now, which make life not so fun, and is probably the way the stress is effecting me. It started before the quake but just doesn't seem to be going away.TDRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626690700825096080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-54288178395803506942011-03-13T15:00:53.906-07:002011-03-13T15:00:53.906-07:00I'm glad for the update, and am so glad you...I'm glad for the update, and am so glad you're safe. I suppose the man in the gym must have surely been in denial, yet I think of the WWII Londoners making breakfast as usual in their bombed-out homes, and I wonder if emotional security doesn't come from making the attempt to have an orderly existence in the midst of chaotic environment.<br /><br />Did you know that depression rates actually dropped in London during the Blitz? Have you noticed anything similar?Snowbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00436087215476479042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6992384760002237497.post-87332513043892277642011-03-13T08:56:05.062-07:002011-03-13T08:56:05.062-07:00My heart goes out to you all in Japan. The coverag...My heart goes out to you all in Japan. The coverage we are seeing in the USA just looks devastating to your farming regions. But maybe there is a light at the end of this tunnel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com