everything counts...and little at a time.

yes, even a little thing can make a difference...
if one person can do something small, and that spreads to others, it will add up.

for example, even if 1 person decides to cut down on using the stove PLUS the heated carpet ...then just use the stove and wear more layers to save energy.
Or just think for a second, if you can get 1 day out of your week to
a) walk and not use your car
b) have a day eating just 1 toast and coffee
c) take a shorter shower
d) dont buy the Canned drink from a vending machine --- so that even that 1 can or bottle can be taken over to Fukushima.

......and so on.

just take small steps cuz u know each small steps can add up and become a HUGE difference.

japanese commercial had this and it really touched my heart...
「おもい」はみえないけれど
「おもいやり」は誰にでもみえる。

truly, time to pass your favors and love forward. if u see anything to donate, no better time than now.

Most SHOCKING and TERRIFYING day to change my perspectives on life forever.

I have not had the chance to update my blog for about a month or maybe longer...lots of things have happened.

BUT never thought id be updating with a post about Japan almost coming to an end.
I actually felt like today, with the earthquake marking it to be one of the top 5 biggest disasters of the world history, was the last of me.

the most terrifying feeling where i could not stop shivering out of fear and tears filling up....
not being able to go back home, i had been out, saved by Mie and other LeafCupoers to staying safe together for the whole nite and watching the news all nite....managed to stay awake for 29hours and making it home safely.

Still now top half of Japan is truly a dead marsh.......and never thought this would be coming.

We are still expecting 3 more of the big aftershocks within the next few days......but love to everyone and i will NEVER SAY "im gonna put it(this) off till tomorrow" for anything i do in life.

When its on my mind, go with it, go with the instinct, and fully live it.

love my friends back in CALI and never felt more relieved to be alive and thankful. prayers go out to everyone in Miyagi and Fukushima area.

RIEKO SAKAI 3.11.2011.