this place will be rocked

certainly this is on the forefront of many individuals' brains, but the number of crazy earth rumblings and moments of force in the previous year and a half is mind-boggling. not sure what's going on. recognize that it's a tiny, insignificant bit of earth history but my word, the geography of the earth has been altered dramatically again and again. check out satellite photos. the coastal regions of southern u.s. and indonesia. the mountains of guatemala and the quakes of pakistan. is something angry? probably not, but the physical world is changing a bit quickly.

most people here assume that a major 'change' will occur here within the next year. i assume it will be in the next 5. what will happen to the bay area? two huge bridges that connect san francisco with major cities will surely collapse (at least one of them will). fires will blaze through san francisco. (and no, our fire hydrants do not connect with the state/federal types - a huge concern for residents here). low-lying areas will flood, perhaps for good. sacramento may be outta here. central california may not exist anymore either. new orleans part two.

i've been reading up on earthquake safety. considering taking a class on it. considering investing in renters insurance of some sort. mapping out escape plans from my apt, my work, from restaurants in my head - each time i enter a new place. not worrying too much about it, just taking precautions. wondering if the damage people estimate is accurate - but have new orleans and the like to look to as proof of warnings' accuracy.

on another note: i so very much wish so many of you could see this place with me. that we could smile at old men discussing god knows what, gawk at architectural intricacies and appreciate every bit of this place and the people here.

who thinks i'm dorky? *looks around the room* it's all of you out there, to be sure. photos as soon as i can figure out the wiring and which buttons to press.