The Big Earthquake

Yesterday morning about 9:00, Jann and I were going about our business doing our own thing when a loud noise happened. It felt like a huge 16-wheeler rammed into the side of our building. I looked at Jann and said "What the hell??" Then we both started shaking in our chairs, which were kind of rolling by themselves. It took a few seconds to register what was happening. It was pretty frightening with all the creaking noises and the whole building was swaying around. We've had some "small" earthquakes in Oklahoma over the past year or so, but I've never felt them. There was also an earthquake in Californa when we were there about 4 years ago but we were in the car so we didn't feel it then either. This earthquake registered 5.1 and was the 2nd largest in Oklahoma history. The epicenter was about 6 miles east of Norman. Wow, that was the craziest thing I've ever felt. It really does "shake" you up. I grabbed my purse and went and stood in a doorframe. All in all, it probably only lasted about 30 seconds to a minute but it felt like 5 minutes. Nothing fell off the walls, no glass broke, nor did we see any cracks. It was just really strange. I think I'd rather have the tornados - at least you get somewhat of a warning, or know to prepare for severe weather sometime in the next few hours. There was no preparation for the earthquake and besides, where do you go? I don't want to go outside and fall into a crack in the earth!!! Scary stuff......