Took me by suprise.. An Earthquake!

So a couple of weeks back in July, here in Wellington New Zealand we had a few Earthquakes! Eventually it all settled down. Life went about normally or at least until now; we've just had another reasonably large one on Friday 16th of August. I'd like to share my lil' story and my thoughts about the emotions that come with such an event. 

It measured 6.6 and happened at 2:31 NZ time. (Keep reading, I promise its not an essay on Earthquakes and how they happen!) I was actually at school on the second story of an older building when it hit. It's hard to put into words how scary it was. I've never experienced anything like it. Everyone was screaming and I just recall diving under the desk while the building swayed violently from side to side! It lastest quite long aswell!

Its still kind of a blur, though I do remember many aftershocks following and they are still continuing! It was honestly my worst nightmare for one to hit when I was at school. Guess my nightmare came true! Its horrible when you experience one in a larger building and away from your house and family. Oh to make it worse the phone lines weren't working because of an overload, meh. Last time a big Earthquake hit it was a Sunday and my whole family and I were at home, which was much less scarier!

Anyways, enough with the dwelling! I survived and so did my house, family and friends. No buildings in Wellington collapsed and no one was killed. It really gets me thinking though about how fortunate I am. Its taught me to appreciate everything thing, big or small. How lucky I am to be getting a good education (even though I don't really like school, aha), to have a beautiful family and friends and even to be here, alive. Anything could happen unexpectedly just like this Earthquake and your world could be turned upside down just like that! Never take things for granted lovelies. 

Enjoy and hold on tight to your own journey because you only get one life to live.

Dani xx