Shake Shake

Had my first earthquake experience today during a meeting. Here's probably an accurate account of what went through my head during the initial 30 seconds of rattle:

Seconds 1 - 4: "That guy closed the conference room door way hard"
Seconds 5 - 9: "Grey Poupon guy's saying this may be an earthquake..may be?"
Seconds 10 - 19: "Is it standard protocol to stare wide eyed like this til we see crack action?"
Seconds 20-25: "Our building's quite jiggly" "earthquakes sound like rolling thunder"
Seconds 26-30: "Good idea, let's leave the building. I need to get health insurance..."

This was easily the topic of post lunch discussions for rest of the afternoon. I'm thinking the worst situation to be in during an earthquake has to be in the restroom doing your business. Waiting it out may not always be an option. Found out that standing under a door is a wise thing to do when still inside. There's supposed to be a "big one" coming in the next couple of years, I wonder why ppl are not better equipped with earthquake technology like inflatable slides for skyscrapers or titanium umbrellas for withstanding debris/roof..? Be great if they came packaged in capsule sizes too. Which reminds me, how come they haven't recycled Inspector Gadget into a movie yet?..

8/2 update
There may* be hope after all...