My heart goes out to everyone in Japan. No matter how prepared you are, nature will always catch you by surprise...
It's funny how in situations like this, everyone is equally powerless. Even prosperous and advanced countries can do nothing but try to save what they can and hope for the best.
I have never experienced an earthquake, or a hurricane, or a flood - but sometimes I think maybe I should. Maybe everyone should. Natural disasters have a way of setting your priorities straight, you forget about the trivial things and focus on what's most important. People often get so wrapped up around themselves that they forget what they truly li