tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post2237871206174486707..comments2024-02-28T01:42:56.772+13:00Comments on Camelia Crinoline: Earthquakes and HeartbreaksCamelia Crinolinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-66989331833957261062011-04-14T14:23:07.253+12:002011-04-14T14:23:07.253+12:00Thanks Nancy. That must have been terrifying, espc...Thanks Nancy. That must have been terrifying, espcially watching the tsunami footage. I had trouble watching it from half a world away so I can't imagine what it was like actually being in Japan and seeing it. <br />I'm glad you and your kids are safe in the US but it must be hard being away from home and your husband.<br />I know the feeling. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in how it has affected your own life but then you remember that so many people have lost everything they had and everyone they love.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-79708270996098156602011-04-14T10:29:43.891+12:002011-04-14T10:29:43.891+12:00I am glad to hear you are ok! I live in Japan and...I am glad to hear you are ok! I live in Japan and was there during the earthquake. We were far enough from the epicenter that we didn't have a lot of damage, but we were very frightened. My first thought was of Christchurch and wondering if this was something similar. It was truly horrifying to watch the tsunami footage live, I want to cry every time I think about it!<br />We are in the US for now, waiting for the all clear so we can go back home.<br />I know what you mean when you said that everything normal seems to stop when something like this happens. It has certainly changed my outlook on so many things. Whenever I start to feel sorry for myself because we left everything behind (including my hubby)- perspective gives me a good slap in the face. To see how people are suffering- make me realize how lucky I am.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664726634719648643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-37926477404672305132011-04-13T08:20:48.155+12:002011-04-13T08:20:48.155+12:00Hi Birdie. I'm glad that you're okay. Japa...Hi Birdie. I'm glad that you're okay. Japan's buildings are so well designed for earthquakes. Maybe when they rebuild Christchurch they will follow the Japanese model. I'm sorry you had to leave all your things behind. That must be so hard. I'm glad you're safe in the states at the moment though.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-91948634815399038982011-04-13T02:23:38.915+12:002011-04-13T02:23:38.915+12:00Hi, Thank you. Your earthquake photos are worse th...Hi, Thank you. Your earthquake photos are worse than even the 7.1 that hit us last year; I think the buildings are simply designed to withstand more in Japan than anywhere else I've seen. It is heartbreaking to see places and things you know smashed by forces out of your control. I'm grappling right now with having left everything I own behind.<br />We were, in Okinawa, too far to feel anything, and the tsunami we got was only about 1.5m high. I've been away for a while now, as we left about a week after the quake due to fears of radiation. I'm happy to be back online (in the states), and was so touched to see myself mentioned, as I start catching up on my favorite blogs. So... thank you again.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04385906023374225436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-20750651312302784542011-03-26T16:46:48.731+13:002011-03-26T16:46:48.731+13:00Hoping things are still ok babes! I know that all ...Hoping things are still ok babes! I know that all these other natural disasters are making peeps forget about NZ, but as my Husbie is from Auckland, we're still thinking of all you guys!<br /><br />We unfortunately didn't win the Christchurch raffle last night as Husbie's work! DAMN! We did all raise heaps of money though! xoxoVeronica Darling...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16416973822037394912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-76911569638522148922011-03-24T23:27:38.847+13:002011-03-24T23:27:38.847+13:00Glad to hear you and yours are ok. The events in C...Glad to hear you and yours are ok. The events in Christchurch and Japan are unimaginably horrible. I know what you mean about keeping some normality with routines and stuff and look forward to seeing what you have been making. And congrats Louise! xCatherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-73984765183787790042011-03-24T11:25:20.665+13:002011-03-24T11:25:20.665+13:00Yeah, all of mine are online at the moment! Althou...Yeah, all of mine are online at the moment! Although one has been diverted til term 2 and is only going to be 5 weeks long, which I don't understand at all. I'm really nervous about the prospect of going back to uni though, I'm praying lecture theatres/tents don't free up any time soon.Georgia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802835174547914151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-32087391157546089162011-03-24T08:50:30.405+13:002011-03-24T08:50:30.405+13:00Georgia Rose- Thanks. I know what you mean. Doing ...Georgia Rose- Thanks. I know what you mean. Doing normal things makes everything feel less crazy.<br /><br />Yes I'm at UC. That's good to hear. I prefer online lectures. It's so much easier. Are all your lectures online? All but one of mine are. One of them is in a tent on the law school carpark which is slightly odd.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-11364036040859149822011-03-23T23:23:38.051+13:002011-03-23T23:23:38.051+13:00I'm really glad to hear you and your loved one...I'm really glad to hear you and your loved ones are ok and your house isn't too bad. This has been a crazy mad time and it's nice to get back into some sort of routine. <br /><br />Are you studying at UC too? My 'online lectures' are wonderful thus far!Georgia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802835174547914151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-73435416871858287062011-03-21T09:17:02.523+13:002011-03-21T09:17:02.523+13:00Hi, your post really touched me - as one of your s...Hi, your post really touched me - as one of your southern neighbours I have family who have been affected by the quake, thankfully they are all okay too. I agree with your comment about finding the normal things to centre and focus yourself, like the garden and sewing. I went to a combined Japan Christchurch fundraising fair yesterday, one of the features was watching women be dressed in kimonos. It was like watching a gift be wrapped up in the most beautiful fabric. Take care.Penny-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03705614681640986769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-26458379668637610632011-03-21T04:53:26.318+13:002011-03-21T04:53:26.318+13:00Hey, it's good to hear that you are safe and w...Hey, it's good to hear that you are safe and well. Both what's happened over there, and of course in Japan are just awful, I couldn't even imagine it. <br /><br />I can't believe I won the giveaway, I'm quite excited! :) Also, I love the frida Kahlo fabric, I've seen it before and been tempted to buy, so I can't wait to see what you make. xLouise Mchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858832660475944060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-6476088397335730082011-03-21T00:08:12.971+13:002011-03-21T00:08:12.971+13:00I'm soooo glad you and your family are safe! ...I'm soooo glad you and your family are safe! I was wondering how you were doing!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-74260845979885415432011-03-20T23:43:02.230+13:002011-03-20T23:43:02.230+13:00It's good to be back and I'm so glad you&#...It's good to be back and I'm so glad you're okay. I find it pretty tough watching it too. Especially seeing places I used to go to a lot. I cried the other day seeing photos of an apartment ruined in the CBD where a friend in high school used to live and where I spent most of my time when I should have been at school. I think the unknown is the worst part but thank god for sewing and doing things that make us feel normal.Camelia Crinolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13255747263262874628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052667328095232732.post-71497855831712120102011-03-20T22:50:43.574+13:002011-03-20T22:50:43.574+13:00Hey Sweet, so good to see you back. I have really ...Hey Sweet, so good to see you back. I have really struggled with watching any footage of what has actually happened here in CHC, on the odd occasions I have tried, I get really teary, and frankly fearful. So have bunkered down and sewn instead, it is my version of normal, and ensures I get out of bed each day instead of fearing the unknown, how lucky we are to have a craft to turn to which keeps us sane non? It is going to be some strange times ahead that's for sure.Brumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04971989256577832523noreply@blogger.com