Showing posts with label earthquake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label earthquake. Show all posts

Friday, July 16, 2010

5:04 AM, July 16, 2010, DC Area

This morning, I was awaken by a rumbling sound; then the house shook. My mind was suddenly flooded with the memories of the July 16, 1990 destructive earthquake in the northern part of the Philippines. I held my breath and quietly waited for the aftershocks. I was so relieved none came, but my heart was still beating so fast.

I couldn't go back to sleep after that.