A week and a half since the quake.
I went to school as usual. Yesterday, Monday, was a holiday.
Had one class which was cancelled. Met Brian, Darren and his girlfriend Haruka for lunch at Hasegawa ramen. Delicious!
After that I asked my principal if I could leave early [no classes] to go to Oshikiri gym and play with the evacuee kids again. He said sure so I spent my afternoon there.
Also, Marie Pius sent me a great article on the admirable reactions of people in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami:
http://blogs.cfr.org/asia/2011/03/21/voices-from-inside-japan%E2%80%94no-panic-simply-strength-and-kindness/
I keep thinking that I wouldn't want to be anywhere but here for post quake aftermath. Everyone is so giving, so quietly strong and no one seems to be taking advantage of the situation even though it would be so easy [ie: looting, stealing from quake stricken disorganized stores, overcharging for items they know people need].
Its amazing to see, really.
Tonight is laundry night. oy.
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