(2010/01) January 2010 mtb
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thanks all for beliveing in us. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] i'm really encouraged to have all your support.
the older folks just keep telling me dont let him go op, think of alternatives... of course i dont want my son to go op if there's alternative right? sighz. dunno how to answer them too.
febie> ya, eczema's very tricky. my whole family have. thought i was spared but last dec i had some skin irritation which til now haven't heal.
jia you too. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
melissa> ya, there's really so many pros and cons. just praying very hard tt we'll make a good decision.
thought of postponing the op til he's a little older too. but when i read everywhere that the growth in initial years are the greatest, then i feel that i'm shortchanging him if i dont like him have optimal oxygen intake which is vital for all life functions.
we did a ECG for his heart murmur too. and he's got a tiny hole in the heart and some valve prolapse which causes some mixing of blood. cardiologist say they are negligible. just pray that the hole will close on its own.
the older folks just keep telling me dont let him go op, think of alternatives... of course i dont want my son to go op if there's alternative right? sighz. dunno how to answer them too.
febie> ya, eczema's very tricky. my whole family have. thought i was spared but last dec i had some skin irritation which til now haven't heal.
jia you too. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]melissa> ya, there's really so many pros and cons. just praying very hard tt we'll make a good decision.
thought of postponing the op til he's a little older too. but when i read everywhere that the growth in initial years are the greatest, then i feel that i'm shortchanging him if i dont like him have optimal oxygen intake which is vital for all life functions.
we did a ECG for his heart murmur too. and he's got a tiny hole in the heart and some valve prolapse which causes some mixing of blood. cardiologist say they are negligible. just pray that the hole will close on its own.
Xin,
understand that making a decision is definitely not easy. Take ur time and made a decision that u n hb r comfortable with. I went through the same thinking process too [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] we all as parents always want the best for our kids. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Good to hear that the hole is tiny juz monitor.
understand that making a decision is definitely not easy. Take ur time and made a decision that u n hb r comfortable with. I went through the same thinking process too [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] we all as parents always want the best for our kids. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Good to hear that the hole is tiny juz monitor.
febie
Active Member
Xin,
Jia you, one of my nephews was born with a big hole in his heart and the first few mths he was constantly on the ECG machine. Dun worry... they will out grow it and the hole will close on its own.
My nephew is now 11 years old and still actively in sports. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
We know that whatever you have decided will always be the best for Mattias. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] Dun bother abt what others said as long as you feel and did the right thing for Mattias. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Jia you, one of my nephews was born with a big hole in his heart and the first few mths he was constantly on the ECG machine. Dun worry... they will out grow it and the hole will close on its own.
My nephew is now 11 years old and still actively in sports. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
We know that whatever you have decided will always be the best for Mattias. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] Dun bother abt what others said as long as you feel and did the right thing for Mattias. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Xin,
*hugs* Have confidence that both of you will evaluate the options, risks and benefits and choose the best treatment for Matt. Get 2 doctors' opinions and hope you will find one that you are very comfortable with. All of us feel the ache you are feeling. *sayang Matt* He must be wondering why he's visiting so many doctors lately. Young children's cell regenerate very speedily, they recover fast. Trust that Matt will cope well. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Renee's PD in Dubai tells me at the past few check-ups that Renee has musical heart murmurs but they are common at this age and harmless. I told the SG PD last month and she wasn't even bothered. Guess it's common. Matt's detected a hole and valve prolapse... what's the follow-up on this? No treatment but annual review?
Do you know that Rachel's second daughter, Lucy (i think) also signs and started speaking a few words. That was thought to be impossible for a kid with cerebal palsy and spina bifida.
Lamb and Smalldreams,
I moved into a smaller apt... well, many reasons and factors. Plus, time is tight. We came back from SG, confirmed the rental rise and decided to move. And we only had 2 weeks left to house hunt, throw things and pack up. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] But new apt is also a nice place. Quite good that it's smaller actually. More manageable. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
On vaccines,
Although I prefer natural baby care, reduce chemicals, etc and think that less is more, Renee took quite a number of them cos her Dubai and SG PDs both think she's travelling here and there, better to inoculate. Took Hap A already and gotta go for booster next month. MMRV also took already.
Furby,
Cutie Xyii has hair now!! GOody! Only Renee's still botak I think. haha.
Cocomama,
Big boy YX also has SA uh!
Anybody's LO showing signs of SA from Papa? Renee has been whining when Papa leaves for work last week. Hug and don't wanna let go. But not very serious lah.
Good health to all our babies! *Scoop all of them up and kiss them one by one!*
*hugs* Have confidence that both of you will evaluate the options, risks and benefits and choose the best treatment for Matt. Get 2 doctors' opinions and hope you will find one that you are very comfortable with. All of us feel the ache you are feeling. *sayang Matt* He must be wondering why he's visiting so many doctors lately. Young children's cell regenerate very speedily, they recover fast. Trust that Matt will cope well. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Renee's PD in Dubai tells me at the past few check-ups that Renee has musical heart murmurs but they are common at this age and harmless. I told the SG PD last month and she wasn't even bothered. Guess it's common. Matt's detected a hole and valve prolapse... what's the follow-up on this? No treatment but annual review?
Do you know that Rachel's second daughter, Lucy (i think) also signs and started speaking a few words. That was thought to be impossible for a kid with cerebal palsy and spina bifida.
Lamb and Smalldreams,
I moved into a smaller apt... well, many reasons and factors. Plus, time is tight. We came back from SG, confirmed the rental rise and decided to move. And we only had 2 weeks left to house hunt, throw things and pack up. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif] But new apt is also a nice place. Quite good that it's smaller actually. More manageable. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
On vaccines,
Although I prefer natural baby care, reduce chemicals, etc and think that less is more, Renee took quite a number of them cos her Dubai and SG PDs both think she's travelling here and there, better to inoculate. Took Hap A already and gotta go for booster next month. MMRV also took already.
Furby,
Cutie Xyii has hair now!! GOody! Only Renee's still botak I think. haha.
Cocomama,
Big boy YX also has SA uh!
Anybody's LO showing signs of SA from Papa? Renee has been whining when Papa leaves for work last week. Hug and don't wanna let go. But not very serious lah.
Good health to all our babies! *Scoop all of them up and kiss them one by one!*
Xin,
juz txt me if u need help (*_^) lucky, there's ins coverage -medical bill in s'pore is XXX
melissa,
the annabel karmel is all the ang mo recipe..
u can try this, my MIL & me read up those toddler food recipes mostly frm taiwan & china then DIY some of the ingredients..
juz to share:
Apple veg congee
1/2 apple (red)
1/3 carrot
1/3 potato
2 red dates
1 1/2 bowl water
-put all above into a slow cooker for 2 hrs, or when ingredient turn soft- add in 2 table spoon of cooked rice...
Ikan bilis green peas congee
grated ikan bilis abt 1/2 tbsp
1 tsp of green peas or more up to u
1 1/2 bowl water
1 drop of olive oil
-bring all to boil until green peas turn soft, add in cooked rice
Ikan bilis with egg congee
grated ikan bilis abt 1/2 tbsp
1 1/2 bowl water
1 drop of olive oil
1 egg or 1/2 tube of egg tofu
-cooking method same as above.., turn heat to max, stir in the beaten up eggs quickly and covered up for 30 secs
happy cooking...
juz txt me if u need help (*_^) lucky, there's ins coverage -medical bill in s'pore is XXX
melissa,
the annabel karmel is all the ang mo recipe..
u can try this, my MIL & me read up those toddler food recipes mostly frm taiwan & china then DIY some of the ingredients..
juz to share:
Apple veg congee
1/2 apple (red)
1/3 carrot
1/3 potato
2 red dates
1 1/2 bowl water
-put all above into a slow cooker for 2 hrs, or when ingredient turn soft- add in 2 table spoon of cooked rice...
Ikan bilis green peas congee
grated ikan bilis abt 1/2 tbsp
1 tsp of green peas or more up to u
1 1/2 bowl water
1 drop of olive oil
-bring all to boil until green peas turn soft, add in cooked rice
Ikan bilis with egg congee
grated ikan bilis abt 1/2 tbsp
1 1/2 bowl water
1 drop of olive oil
1 egg or 1/2 tube of egg tofu
-cooking method same as above.., turn heat to max, stir in the beaten up eggs quickly and covered up for 30 secs
happy cooking...
little_lamb
Well-Known Member
panda07 - Are you still active on this site??? Just wanna check quickly if you're doing ok as I just saw the news of the quake. Have you been affected? Hope all at home are safe and well.
cyang - Rare to see you online at this time, usually during wee hours. Hehhee. Yeap, you are right, somehow, a smaller apartment is really easier to manage. But that also means you gotta keep throwing things to reduce clutter and I haven't been diligent in that aspect. *sigh*
cyang - Rare to see you online at this time, usually during wee hours. Hehhee. Yeap, you are right, somehow, a smaller apartment is really easier to manage. But that also means you gotta keep throwing things to reduce clutter and I haven't been diligent in that aspect. *sigh*
c.yang, tink A got very bad SA nowadays, he seems to "realise" that I am going back to work soon....He had been doing his inspection ard the hse in the morning when he wakes up to find his daddy. He was up early last week, caught my hb when he was abt to leave n he clings on to his daddy refuse to let go . My mum had no choice follow them down, let the lil fella play in the car awhile then willing to follow my mum bk. There was a nite he doesnt wanna slp with my mum in his rm, he insist in lying down in the play rm with me,watch drama, dun even wanna let me go toilet. N he clings on to my mum like crazy on last sunday, dun wanna let me or hb carry....I dunno wat to do with him! Maybe cos he was nt feeling well the past wk. This morn he pulled me up fr my bed to open the main door so that he can follow behind my hb when he left the hse for wk!
xin>my brother had a heart murmur and hole in his heart when he was young. But it closed up and he was rated Pes A for NS. Still Pes A even now. I'm sure Mattias will b ok. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
panda>hope you and your family are ok.
panda>hope you and your family are ok.
shanghaimummy
New Member
panda.. hope you are ok.. I read the news.. the tsunami is quite bad :~~ so sad..
kitsune_sg
Active Member
Xin, hope Mattias's hole in the heart will close up soon.
Jessie, my aunt n uncle were both at Tokyo visiting my cousin when the quake happened. They can't call out n we can't call in. Luckily, smses still work. They are supposed to fly back Tom but not sure if the SQ flight will be cancelled.
Jessie, my aunt n uncle were both at Tokyo visiting my cousin when the quake happened. They can't call out n we can't call in. Luckily, smses still work. They are supposed to fly back Tom but not sure if the SQ flight will be cancelled.
Panda07 - hope tat ur okay...
Juz called up my aunt staying in Tokyo, luckily, she's fine but gotta walk home as e train etc transport badly affected...streets are packed wif pp... Those whom are planning trip for e sakura blossom season as predicted frm jap news in April - tink will enquiry Abt it.
Juz called up my aunt staying in Tokyo, luckily, she's fine but gotta walk home as e train etc transport badly affected...streets are packed wif pp... Those whom are planning trip for e sakura blossom season as predicted frm jap news in April - tink will enquiry Abt it.
Just log in and saw all the messages!
Thank you very much for all your well wishes. We are fine here though very small tremor and tsunami were experienced. It’s really very scary and devastating! Till now, there are still fire, aftershocks, tsunami and worst; fear of nuclear leak! Recovery will be very difficult and will take a long time.
I prayed god that everybody to be safe, families to reunite and nuclear plant not to have any major accidents. It’s sad and painful to see such distressing sight on TV.
Thank you very much for all your well wishes. We are fine here though very small tremor and tsunami were experienced. It’s really very scary and devastating! Till now, there are still fire, aftershocks, tsunami and worst; fear of nuclear leak! Recovery will be very difficult and will take a long time.
I prayed god that everybody to be safe, families to reunite and nuclear plant not to have any major accidents. It’s sad and painful to see such distressing sight on TV.
little_lamb
Well-Known Member
panda07,
Glad to hear from you!!! Your prefecture isn't too near the epicentre right? Watched from CNA earlier that the tsunami has calmed down at latin america area already. Now is the impending nuclear leak! Which everyone is worried about. I worry for the residents who live near the plant. *sigh*
As it is, the economy is already in the slumps, with this disaster, it'll get worse. It is very disheartening for us here in China to watch the news, I would guess it's worse on your end. Please stay strong. The good thing out of this is that Japan has always been very prepared for natural disasters and the japanese are very resilient and am sure will emerge stronger than before. Glad to hear that most of the infrastructure remained unscathed.
Glad to hear from you!!! Your prefecture isn't too near the epicentre right? Watched from CNA earlier that the tsunami has calmed down at latin america area already. Now is the impending nuclear leak! Which everyone is worried about. I worry for the residents who live near the plant. *sigh*
As it is, the economy is already in the slumps, with this disaster, it'll get worse. It is very disheartening for us here in China to watch the news, I would guess it's worse on your end. Please stay strong. The good thing out of this is that Japan has always been very prepared for natural disasters and the japanese are very resilient and am sure will emerge stronger than before. Glad to hear that most of the infrastructure remained unscathed.
thanks all for your encouraging words.
joined my coleagues for team bonding on friday and 2 of them have mistral valve prolapse too. one is mild and one is severe.
will just treat him normally, as i feel that if you treat him normally, he'll be normal, if keep thinking he's not well, then he'll also be unwell.
can only pray that the heart condition remain stable.
c. yang> he only needs yearly review. we checked up on it coz of the impending op.
think lucy now attends normal school. rachel is really a very strong mum and she really believes in her children's potential. a very inspiring woman indeed.
joined my coleagues for team bonding on friday and 2 of them have mistral valve prolapse too. one is mild and one is severe.
will just treat him normally, as i feel that if you treat him normally, he'll be normal, if keep thinking he's not well, then he'll also be unwell.
can only pray that the heart condition remain stable.
c. yang> he only needs yearly review. we checked up on it coz of the impending op.
think lucy now attends normal school. rachel is really a very strong mum and she really believes in her children's potential. a very inspiring woman indeed.
panda07> great to hear frm u..i was so so shocked to c the footage of the earthquake n tsunami on news..
xin> in fact i heard a lot of cases of babies wif hole in heart n most of them close up when they reach ard 3 yrs old, Matt will definitely b alright. Most of the time, it is the mothers who hve to take care due to stress..
my boy got his asthma attack again..send him to KK yesterday..waited 2 hrs n was send back cos the young doc said no fever no wheezing jus veri bad running rose..gave us Zyrtec n iliadin nose drop..My boy refuse to let us drop even when he sleeps..he cried non-stop for an hr becos he can't breathe well..
wanna ask mummies whether wat type of supplements to give when LOs havin bad running nose?
xin> in fact i heard a lot of cases of babies wif hole in heart n most of them close up when they reach ard 3 yrs old, Matt will definitely b alright. Most of the time, it is the mothers who hve to take care due to stress..
my boy got his asthma attack again..send him to KK yesterday..waited 2 hrs n was send back cos the young doc said no fever no wheezing jus veri bad running rose..gave us Zyrtec n iliadin nose drop..My boy refuse to let us drop even when he sleeps..he cried non-stop for an hr becos he can't breathe well..
wanna ask mummies whether wat type of supplements to give when LOs havin bad running nose?
MamaD - try give Vit C... i got it from KKH.. tt time my boy had very bad flu... And i still give as daily dose is only 0.75ml...
panda07- take care... very depressing to see the news n my heart skip when i saw so many toddlers still in childcare center.. luckily they r being rescued...
xin- i like ur
"will just treat him normally, as i feel that if you treat him normally, he'll be normal, if keep thinking he's not well, then he'll also be unwell."
I always believe tt as well... Just act normally... heehee he will be fine =)
panda07- take care... very depressing to see the news n my heart skip when i saw so many toddlers still in childcare center.. luckily they r being rescued...
xin- i like ur
"will just treat him normally, as i feel that if you treat him normally, he'll be normal, if keep thinking he's not well, then he'll also be unwell."
I always believe tt as well... Just act normally... heehee he will be fine =)
bbchic
Active Member
Hi Xin,
juz read the thread...can understand how painful it is to make that decision. However, it is essential if it will help mattias in his daily life & learnin...Have a fren on my old thread, son was born wif severe hole in heart,he went for heart op at 6-7months..but thank goodness kids recover v v fast...he was healthy & chirpy when we met 3 months later...
so if op is the final choice..i juz wish for mattias speedy recovery!!...
mamaD,
for v bad flu, i always feed the kids iwf sambuccol for maintenance and double up the dosage if they have flu virus attack, i think it does help the recovery to be faster. I also swear by hyland's c+ cold tablets..which does not cure, but reduced the flu symptoms like runny nose, fever greatly..both items available on vitacost. muz spree to get them..
juz read the thread...can understand how painful it is to make that decision. However, it is essential if it will help mattias in his daily life & learnin...Have a fren on my old thread, son was born wif severe hole in heart,he went for heart op at 6-7months..but thank goodness kids recover v v fast...he was healthy & chirpy when we met 3 months later...
so if op is the final choice..i juz wish for mattias speedy recovery!!...
mamaD,
for v bad flu, i always feed the kids iwf sambuccol for maintenance and double up the dosage if they have flu virus attack, i think it does help the recovery to be faster. I also swear by hyland's c+ cold tablets..which does not cure, but reduced the flu symptoms like runny nose, fever greatly..both items available on vitacost. muz spree to get them..
shanghaimummy
New Member
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f) Please note some items especially shoes may be out of stock, be mentally prepared
g) Stick to the stores given, any items not within the stores will be disregarded automatically.
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b) Exchange at 1 SGD to 4.85 RMB .
c) SHIPPING LATER I WILL CALCULATED cos if by KG should be much cheaper than calculating by unit .
For a rough idea, expect to pay for the shipping :
SGD 0.60 per pair of socks/scarf/bandanna
SGD 0.60 for 3 pairs of hair clips or 2 hairbands or 3 ponytail holders
SGD 0.80 for each onesie/ pants/ tshirt
SGD 3 to SGD 4.50 for towel, raincoat,pyjamas, pants and pj set
SGD 2.50 to SGD 4 for a pair of shoes / sneakers
I will let you guys know how much to pay after all the items are in and weighted.
Basically it is SGD 20 for the 1st kg and SGD 8 for the additional ones.
e) ANY QUESTIONS, POST HERE, THOSE WHO KNOW CAN HELP ANSWER TOO. DON'T PM hor cos always go to spam one .
Timeline :
End Of Spree - 21st March 2359hrs
Placing / Packing Orders - 22nd March to 29th March
Payment - 29 to 30 March
Shipping - 31st March to 2nd April
From China To Singapore - 10 to 14 days.
I MIX OLD AND SOME NEW SHOPS HERE.
Clothes
http://cbtz.taobao.com/?search=y
http://swxj.taobao.com/?search=y
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http://shop34143302.taobao.com/?search=y
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Bibs ／Socks／ Etc
http://jcbhdl.taobao.com/?search=y&scid=93304584
http://leyoyo.taobao.com/?search=y
The last spree was a breeze for me as most of you cooperated and stick to the terms and conditions below. This spree, please also stick to the below terms. This really would help me order and ship faster so you get your items fast too[IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
VERY IMPORTANT TO TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING AS THIS CAN BE A HUGE SPREE I NEED EVERYONE TO BE IN SYNC AND COOPERATE
EMAIL TO SENT ORDER : [email protected] or post on forum
FORMAT
a) SPREAD SHEET NOT ACCEPTED. PLEASE USE SIMPLE DOCUMENT CAN LIAO. FORMAT AS FOLLOW
Example 1: 1) _____ITEM URL___ , QUANTITY, COLOR, SIZE, PRICE IN RMB , ALTERNATE CHOICE
Example 2 : 1) http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=2456716077 x 1 , Pink, RMB 32, Alt Blue Or Black
b) ONLY SEND FINALIZE ORDER. It is because sometimes I would place initial orders first and those cannot be cancel. This would help speed up process faster too.
c) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TAKE TIME to check your order so I don't have to ask you again for the colors, the size etc etc , again this would help me greatly to get things done faster.
d) Please let me know if there is alternative color/ size/ pattern should the above be OOS. If not, I will drop order. automatically.
e) Please include your prefer location eg East/ West/ North / South/ Central or ship on your own when giving me the order.
f) Please note some items especially shoes may be out of stock, be mentally prepared
g) Stick to the stores given, any items not within the stores will be disregarded automatically.
PAYMENT
a) DON'T PAY ME FIRST!!!! I know paying first does make more sense but if the spree hits over 40 persons, it is very hard for me to keep track . I prefer to calculated all and weight then I ask you guys to pay.
b) Exchange at 1 SGD to 4.85 RMB .
c) SHIPPING LATER I WILL CALCULATED cos if by KG should be much cheaper than calculating by unit .
For a rough idea, expect to pay for the shipping :
SGD 0.60 per pair of socks/scarf/bandanna
SGD 0.60 for 3 pairs of hair clips or 2 hairbands or 3 ponytail holders
SGD 0.80 for each onesie/ pants/ tshirt
SGD 3 to SGD 4.50 for towel, raincoat,pyjamas, pants and pj set
SGD 2.50 to SGD 4 for a pair of shoes / sneakers
I will let you guys know how much to pay after all the items are in and weighted.
Basically it is SGD 20 for the 1st kg and SGD 8 for the additional ones.
e) ANY QUESTIONS, POST HERE, THOSE WHO KNOW CAN HELP ANSWER TOO. DON'T PM hor cos always go to spam one .
Timeline :
End Of Spree - 21st March 2359hrs
Placing / Packing Orders - 22nd March to 29th March
Payment - 29 to 30 March
Shipping - 31st March to 2nd April
From China To Singapore - 10 to 14 days.
I MIX OLD AND SOME NEW SHOPS HERE.
Clothes
http://cbtz.taobao.com/?search=y
http://swxj.taobao.com/?search=y
http://shop57021907.taobao.com/?search=y
http://showbear.taobao.com/?search=y
http://shop33422254.taobao.com/
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http://shop36501181.taobao.com/?search=y
http://shop34143302.taobao.com/?search=y
http://shop33619600.taobao.com/?search=y
http://mmbbhome.taobao.com/?search=y
Bibs ／Socks／ Etc
http://jcbhdl.taobao.com/?search=y&scid=93304584
http://leyoyo.taobao.com/?search=y
Thank you again.
Little lamb, we are not near the epicenter as well as the nuclear plant. We are considering lucky. Now with 2 explosions, many are worry with radiation exposure.
Just now, they announced almost 1000 corpses were found near Sendai after water subsided. So depressing, more will surface out since there are so many missing person.
Really hope all these will pass soon.
Yes, the Japanese are always mentally prepare for natural disaster, be it typhoon or earthquake.
Other than Japanese politics, I really admire their readiness, unity and spirit. Many of the shops in Tokyo yesterday closed early just to save power.
Little lamb, we are not near the epicenter as well as the nuclear plant. We are considering lucky. Now with 2 explosions, many are worry with radiation exposure.
Just now, they announced almost 1000 corpses were found near Sendai after water subsided. So depressing, more will surface out since there are so many missing person.
Really hope all these will pass soon.
Yes, the Japanese are always mentally prepare for natural disaster, be it typhoon or earthquake.
Other than Japanese politics, I really admire their readiness, unity and spirit. Many of the shops in Tokyo yesterday closed early just to save power.
smalldreams
Active Member
Hi all
Been rather busy lately. Hb's away for short trip so it's just me & kids.
Panda
The Japs are in a league of their own for sure. It's already so heartbreaking reading about it; can't imagine how you feel. Take care. Our prayers are with you.
Kokamee
You're still expressing? You're so disciplined! I have stored away my pump but I still latch her when I am with her. She drinks fm when my mom takes care but refuses it when I feed. So weird.
Jessie
Wow, you're so kind to organize another spree...
Would you have a store which sells cotton long scarves to reccomend too? Thanks a lot [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Been rather busy lately. Hb's away for short trip so it's just me & kids.
Panda
The Japs are in a league of their own for sure. It's already so heartbreaking reading about it; can't imagine how you feel. Take care. Our prayers are with you.
Kokamee
You're still expressing? You're so disciplined! I have stored away my pump but I still latch her when I am with her. She drinks fm when my mom takes care but refuses it when I feed. So weird.
Jessie
Wow, you're so kind to organize another spree...
Would you have a store which sells cotton long scarves to reccomend too? Thanks a lot [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
afann n fat_babe> thks for ur encouragement.
Mamad> hope ur child recovers soon. We always juz clamp mattias head n put illadin. Thks for reminding abt supplements. Think mattias needs them too.
If anyone spot baby yopliat pls let me know. If he goes op will need to give him tt to soothe e throat. Thks in advance.
Mamad> hope ur child recovers soon. We always juz clamp mattias head n put illadin. Thks for reminding abt supplements. Think mattias needs them too.
If anyone spot baby yopliat pls let me know. If he goes op will need to give him tt to soothe e throat. Thks in advance.
shanghaimummy
New Member
PANDA : glad to hear you and your family are safe! So sad to see the news..
I am having a SINGAPOREAN moment, thinking I should evacuated Shanghai as both cities are quite near but talking to DH and some friends, they think there is a slight risk but overall not worth it to run back SG now.
smalldream : Yes! I forgot to tell you I look for the scarf but so far, can't find a decent shop but I know there should be more. Will look for them again for you.
I am having a SINGAPOREAN moment, thinking I should evacuated Shanghai as both cities are quite near but talking to DH and some friends, they think there is a slight risk but overall not worth it to run back SG now.
smalldream : Yes! I forgot to tell you I look for the scarf but so far, can't find a decent shop but I know there should be more. Will look for them again for you.
Hey, lamb,
I'm using posting at wee hours cos I'm four hours behind. Heh.
Panda,
Glad to hear you are ok. I actually went to your FB page to 'stalk' you and was relieved that your family is safe. heee. Stalker me!
It's really devastating news. It's so upsetting but I agree... I think even international media is full of praise for the Japanese's rescue response, and the people's orderliness in times of chaos. I also read about victims thanking and apologising to the rescuers for the 'trouble'.
Firipy,
yeah, it sounds like Ayden got separation anxiety from you, your hub and your mummy in order of severity! He's so attached to his granny uh? Renee keeps asking for ah ma, pointing at her photos and pointing to my phone, saying ah ma, like want to make a call to her. This period that you are not working, Ayden is still under grandparents' care? Or they are so attached, you just can't pull them apart? ha!
Smalldreams,
My hub's going for biz trip again. I'm going to be single mum for a few days again too.
I gave up on feeding FM for now. I started giving Renee organic rice milk, slightly cooler than room temperature but not very cold. Bought her new 'take n toss' tumblers and managed to make her drink up to 100 ml. So FM is only added to cereal.
Xin,
how's Matt's sleep quality these days? Do you observe improvements? The surgery is not urgent right? but did doc suggest a time for it? like before 2 yo?
Koonie,
You make congee from cooked rice? 2 heaped tablespoons of cooked rice per meal? i just wanna use it as a gauge for the portion i'm serving Renee. A number of people have told me that she eats a lot but because she likes mushy porridge (without blending) so it's quite a lot of water in the meal too. Cos Renee's not big-sized, people question "Can she finish that?" Each meal is around a 200-220 ml portion.
Gave her 2 pouches of ella's kitchen on the day we shifted cos no time to cook and each portion is so small.
Any mummy still giving happy bellies cereals for breakfast? Hope many spoonfuls do you give? I use a baskin robbins ice cream spoon, so it's between a teaspoon and tablespoon. Each morning, she will take like
100+ ml of water + 4 scoops of NAN 3 HA + 8-9 baskin robbins spoonfuls of HB multi-grain cereal.
Each tin will last 6 or 7 days.
I look for cues of fullness but scared of over-feeding at times cos she tends to spit up or vomit, especially when she has phlegm. Wonder if she had wanted to vomit or if it's because of overfeeding.
I'm using posting at wee hours cos I'm four hours behind. Heh.
Panda,
Glad to hear you are ok. I actually went to your FB page to 'stalk' you and was relieved that your family is safe. heee. Stalker me!
It's really devastating news. It's so upsetting but I agree... I think even international media is full of praise for the Japanese's rescue response, and the people's orderliness in times of chaos. I also read about victims thanking and apologising to the rescuers for the 'trouble'.
Firipy,
yeah, it sounds like Ayden got separation anxiety from you, your hub and your mummy in order of severity! He's so attached to his granny uh? Renee keeps asking for ah ma, pointing at her photos and pointing to my phone, saying ah ma, like want to make a call to her. This period that you are not working, Ayden is still under grandparents' care? Or they are so attached, you just can't pull them apart? ha!
Smalldreams,
My hub's going for biz trip again. I'm going to be single mum for a few days again too.
I gave up on feeding FM for now. I started giving Renee organic rice milk, slightly cooler than room temperature but not very cold. Bought her new 'take n toss' tumblers and managed to make her drink up to 100 ml. So FM is only added to cereal.
Xin,
how's Matt's sleep quality these days? Do you observe improvements? The surgery is not urgent right? but did doc suggest a time for it? like before 2 yo?
Koonie,
You make congee from cooked rice? 2 heaped tablespoons of cooked rice per meal? i just wanna use it as a gauge for the portion i'm serving Renee. A number of people have told me that she eats a lot but because she likes mushy porridge (without blending) so it's quite a lot of water in the meal too. Cos Renee's not big-sized, people question "Can she finish that?" Each meal is around a 200-220 ml portion.
Gave her 2 pouches of ella's kitchen on the day we shifted cos no time to cook and each portion is so small.
Any mummy still giving happy bellies cereals for breakfast? Hope many spoonfuls do you give? I use a baskin robbins ice cream spoon, so it's between a teaspoon and tablespoon. Each morning, she will take like
100+ ml of water + 4 scoops of NAN 3 HA + 8-9 baskin robbins spoonfuls of HB multi-grain cereal.
Each tin will last 6 or 7 days.
I look for cues of fullness but scared of over-feeding at times cos she tends to spit up or vomit, especially when she has phlegm. Wonder if she had wanted to vomit or if it's because of overfeeding.
febie
Active Member
Small dream, I'm still expressing...
hehehe... but only from Mon-thurs...
Friday off cos I dun wan to store the milk too long...
Jessie, I went to 7 pu lu to look for scarf too the other time i was there... u searching online or u went to the shop? i still have the name card with me.
let me know if u need them. i will scan and email to you.
Yang yang,
Oli is still taking happy bellies...
he finished a tin a week. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
tough on ET's pocket...
u can try to reduced by a few spoons of cereal and fm... see if it's help...
it could be jelak for her maybe....
hehehe... but only from Mon-thurs...
Friday off cos I dun wan to store the milk too long...
Jessie, I went to 7 pu lu to look for scarf too the other time i was there... u searching online or u went to the shop? i still have the name card with me.
let me know if u need them. i will scan and email to you.
Yang yang,
Oli is still taking happy bellies...
he finished a tin a week. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
tough on ET's pocket...
u can try to reduced by a few spoons of cereal and fm... see if it's help...
it could be jelak for her maybe....
febie
Active Member
Actually I would really say that Japan has actually brought the death rate low.
they are super well prepared and people are just so caring and selfless during times like this...
For sure, we wont be able to see all these in Singapore.
Now groupon has a donation drive goin on for the mishappen of Japan... for those who can, do donate to help. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
they are super well prepared and people are just so caring and selfless during times like this...
For sure, we wont be able to see all these in Singapore.
Now groupon has a donation drive goin on for the mishappen of Japan... for those who can, do donate to help. [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Febie，
I also quite siong uh. It's not available here and the last time, my friend helped me to bring 8 tins back. Now only 2 left. I'm not familiar with online shopping but I looked at vitacost and iherb websites last night. Seems like they don't ship here.
So, either I ask friends in SG to post the cereal to me or change brand, likely to hipp organic but the milk and fruits are mixed in already. I'd rather add my own. then there's earth's best here but the packaging is crap. the pack is like not properly sealed and there are specks of cereal between the box and the clear wrapper. Made in USA uh. If it's MIC, sure kenah condemn!
I also quite siong uh. It's not available here and the last time, my friend helped me to bring 8 tins back. Now only 2 left. I'm not familiar with online shopping but I looked at vitacost and iherb websites last night. Seems like they don't ship here.
So, either I ask friends in SG to post the cereal to me or change brand, likely to hipp organic but the milk and fruits are mixed in already. I'd rather add my own. then there's earth's best here but the packaging is crap. the pack is like not properly sealed and there are specks of cereal between the box and the clear wrapper. Made in USA uh. If it's MIC, sure kenah condemn!
jessie, I will slowly look thru the webbies, thanks!
panda, glad to "hear" from u,so sad to see the videos footage but really glad that u n ur family are safe
c.yang, tink he is unwell these 2 weeks thats y so sticky..... among all of us, he sees my dad the least but I dunno y he sticks to him as well, can put his hands on the car window n cry when we move off. He sees my mum very often oso cos she comes to my plc to stay with me when she is free, there are some days when she goes "on leave" also, n there's only me n him. He knows who will give in to him, that's y very manja towards them. I m the "evil" no nonsense one. He is usually very friendly, let anybody carry after a few chats but last Sat, he is so not himself,only wants me/my mum to carry him. Worse is he refused to even let my hb or my dad carry our bags while carrying him. He cry n whine n shout till we get our bags bk on our shoulders...He is ok today ald, walking ard the hse n send daddy out the door to work without fussing
panda, glad to "hear" from u,so sad to see the videos footage but really glad that u n ur family are safe
c.yang, tink he is unwell these 2 weeks thats y so sticky..... among all of us, he sees my dad the least but I dunno y he sticks to him as well, can put his hands on the car window n cry when we move off. He sees my mum very often oso cos she comes to my plc to stay with me when she is free, there are some days when she goes "on leave" also, n there's only me n him. He knows who will give in to him, that's y very manja towards them. I m the "evil" no nonsense one. He is usually very friendly, let anybody carry after a few chats but last Sat, he is so not himself,only wants me/my mum to carry him. Worse is he refused to even let my hb or my dad carry our bags while carrying him. He cry n whine n shout till we get our bags bk on our shoulders...He is ok today ald, walking ard the hse n send daddy out the door to work without fussing
evianwater
Active Member
Yeah, yang, oliver is taking 1 tin a week, same as Renee, but recently seems that he only like it if it's mixed to his milk and he drink it, he prefer not to eat it by itself.. I jus bought 10 tins from a spree.. Let me know if u need post, I can help u get it at $5.79 a tin from spree, cheapest I can find...
shanghaimummy
New Member
Japan Earthquake Help DONATION
I am thinking of sending some supplies to the babies there. Because here to Japan is very fast, they can get the supplies sooner . They need
1. Milk powder
2. Warm blankets -This area is still very cold.
3. Baby clothing, baby wipes and specially DIAPERS.
If you guys want to contribute abit, can tt the money to me at POSB Savings 112-19501-7 .
Donation will closed in 72 hours as time is of essence here. No obligation, just hoping to do a small part . Was thinking of donating to organization but so scare the money will not get to them! Any amount will do .
List Of Names ( do not put the amount unless you wish to) :
1) Arwen
I am thinking of sending some supplies to the babies there. Because here to Japan is very fast, they can get the supplies sooner . They need
1. Milk powder
2. Warm blankets -This area is still very cold.
3. Baby clothing, baby wipes and specially DIAPERS.
If you guys want to contribute abit, can tt the money to me at POSB Savings 112-19501-7 .
Donation will closed in 72 hours as time is of essence here. No obligation, just hoping to do a small part . Was thinking of donating to organization but so scare the money will not get to them! Any amount will do .
List Of Names ( do not put the amount unless you wish to) :
1) Arwen
shanghaimummy
New Member
MamaD : Was wondering what kind of nebuliser you are giving your LO? Is there pulmicort nebules?
For Arwen, she was on Ventolin and Pulmicort. The Pulmicort is very important to control the wheeze. Ventolin or Bricanyl is to open the airways and are more short acting hence if use solely will not really control the asthma. For me, when A was having an attack, I start her on Pulmicort 12hourly and Ventolin 6 hrly x 2 days. When the attack is under control, I give her Pulmicort 12 hourly for another 2 days and then once a day for 2 days, then stop.
Now I use preventive measures. If I see her have cough and runny nose quite badly, I start her on Pulmicort again once a day to help reduce any inflammation and open her airway. Her doc says her nasal passage is particular sensitive so I avoid pollen and make sure she is kept warm at all times. Even now my heater is on 24 hours a day!
As for supplements, I stick to multivit drops three times a week. Now she is well, I started brewing bird nest for her twice a week and also chuan pei powder to mix in her food. Also white fungus and red date soup. All these to "repair" and strengthen her lungs.
For Arwen, she was on Ventolin and Pulmicort. The Pulmicort is very important to control the wheeze. Ventolin or Bricanyl is to open the airways and are more short acting hence if use solely will not really control the asthma. For me, when A was having an attack, I start her on Pulmicort 12hourly and Ventolin 6 hrly x 2 days. When the attack is under control, I give her Pulmicort 12 hourly for another 2 days and then once a day for 2 days, then stop.
Now I use preventive measures. If I see her have cough and runny nose quite badly, I start her on Pulmicort again once a day to help reduce any inflammation and open her airway. Her doc says her nasal passage is particular sensitive so I avoid pollen and make sure she is kept warm at all times. Even now my heater is on 24 hours a day!
As for supplements, I stick to multivit drops three times a week. Now she is well, I started brewing bird nest for her twice a week and also chuan pei powder to mix in her food. Also white fungus and red date soup. All these to "repair" and strengthen her lungs.
shanghaimummy
New Member
bluey : Forgot to mention, here is the list to send to
Attn: Earthquake relief supplies
Miyagi Prefectural Office
3-8-1, Honcho
Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi
980-8570, JAPAN
Attn: Earthquake relief supplies
Iwate Prefectural Office
10-1 Uchimaru Morioka city, Iwate
020-8570,JAPAN
Attn:Earthquake relief supplies
Aomori Prefectural Office
1-1-1 Nagashima, Aomori city,
Aomori, 030-8570, JAPAN
Attn:earthquake relief supplies
Fukushima Prefectural Office
2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima City
960-8670, JAPAN
Attn: Earthquake relief supplies
Miyagi Prefectural Office
3-8-1, Honcho
Aoba-ku, Sendai city, Miyagi
980-8570, JAPAN
Attn: Earthquake relief supplies
Iwate Prefectural Office
10-1 Uchimaru Morioka city, Iwate
020-8570,JAPAN
Attn:Earthquake relief supplies
Aomori Prefectural Office
1-1-1 Nagashima, Aomori city,
Aomori, 030-8570, JAPAN
Attn:earthquake relief supplies
Fukushima Prefectural Office
2-16 Sugitsuma-cho, Fukushima City
960-8670, JAPAN
shanghaimummy
New Member
Er, really no obligation, I will be sending some stuff over so thought if you guys want to add a bit, can buy more. I don't think honestly...we can do alot because of the scale of devastation. I mean Japan government is equipped to help their people very well and I am personally very tired of all these donations but I feel should try to do as much as we can cos if I am tired what more the people there are so traumatised and scare to death ... especially when I see babies and old folk there.
Oh, if you guys want to contribute money directly , here is the organization:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110311/wl_yblog_newsroom/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-how-to-help
Oh, if you guys want to contribute money directly , here is the organization:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_newsroom/20110311/wl_yblog_newsroom/japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-how-to-help
shanghaimummy
New Member
I don't know why this hit home so badly.. I think maybe because it is so near me.. and Japanese always helps when there is a diaster.
Sometimes.. I feel like no country is spare these days.... my Ayi is like yaya sai saying Shanghai is the best place cos no diaster but I told her keep her mouth shut cos really... who knows...
Sometimes.. I feel like no country is spare these days.... my Ayi is like yaya sai saying Shanghai is the best place cos no diaster but I told her keep her mouth shut cos really... who knows...
shanghaimummy
New Member
Lsmb: Better dun eat the local fish or meat or anything for awhile.. to be safe and keep Nat at home till they very sure the radiation leak is REALLY under control.
Think have to eat imported stuff the rest of the year liao..
Think have to eat imported stuff the rest of the year liao..
shanghaimummy
New Member
Lamb: Kana scolded by DH who think I am over reacting! LOL! Haiz.. still very scare.. maybe should get a bottle of Iodine standby!
Koonie : Thanks! [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Koonie : Thanks! [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Small dreams
Ya, I still expressing ! I used to expressed 3 times in Offiz then reduced to 2 times n today I juz reduced to 1 time n my breast feel so painful like exploding cos hv not adjusted yet.
Hv to reduce expressing cos too much milk n freezer really got no space. How long do u intend to BF ? I also intend to slowly drop expressing in Offiz n juz pump or latch at nite n morning. Oh babies are very smart, when u are around, she want to latch n not take the bottle from u ! they will find u weird ! Haha...do enjoy this moment ! When they r older we can't latch them anymore !
World health recommends BFing up to 2 yrs if possible, dun know whether I can do that....maybe I will juz let him self wean. I saved a lot of milk powder $$ ! Hehe...also help me to keep slim ;-)
Ya, I still expressing ! I used to expressed 3 times in Offiz then reduced to 2 times n today I juz reduced to 1 time n my breast feel so painful like exploding cos hv not adjusted yet.
Hv to reduce expressing cos too much milk n freezer really got no space. How long do u intend to BF ? I also intend to slowly drop expressing in Offiz n juz pump or latch at nite n morning. Oh babies are very smart, when u are around, she want to latch n not take the bottle from u ! they will find u weird ! Haha...do enjoy this moment ! When they r older we can't latch them anymore !
World health recommends BFing up to 2 yrs if possible, dun know whether I can do that....maybe I will juz let him self wean. I saved a lot of milk powder $$ ! Hehe...also help me to keep slim ;-)
shanghaimummy
New Member
Normally I don't recommend stuff but recently I got these
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9256933825 Adams Kid
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=2725489403 Guess
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9086780031 Oshkosh
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5296918297 Zara
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8730054565 Catimini
and I LOVE THEM! They are a little big for A now but worth to keep cos good stuff!
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9256933825 Adams Kid
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=2725489403 Guess
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=9086780031 Oshkosh
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5296918297 Zara
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=8730054565 Catimini
and I LOVE THEM! They are a little big for A now but worth to keep cos good stuff!
shanghaimummy
New Member
bluey : Actually iodine itself will not do much but will lessen the impact a little if met with radioactive material like a nuclear bomb. I think here is a more detail answer I took from the web
KI has been erroneously represented as a "magic bullet" of radiation protection. KI, if taken properly, only protects against internal radiation from radioiodine taken into the body. It will NOT protect against external radiation or internal radiation from radionuclides other than radioiodine. This salt, if taken either before or very soon after a radioiodine intake and if taken in the proper dose, will block the uptake of radioiodine by the thyroid. KI can be in the form of a pill or a supersaturated solution. The recommended daily dosage for an adult is 130 milligrams. If the thyroid absorbs all the iodine that it needs from the nonradioactive KI, then the radioactive iodine will not be absorbed and will be eliminated from the body mostly by way of the urine. Reducing the amount of radioiodine absorbed in the thyroid will reduce the dose received by the thyroid, thereby reducing the risks of thyroid cancer. Even though there have been minimal side effects (e.g., gastrointestinal effects or rashes) from the use of KI, this substance should only be taken on the advice of health care providers. Again, KI will only help reduce the effects of radioiodine taken into the body and not from other radionuclides.
Maybe SP or koonie can explain it better [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
KI has been erroneously represented as a "magic bullet" of radiation protection. KI, if taken properly, only protects against internal radiation from radioiodine taken into the body. It will NOT protect against external radiation or internal radiation from radionuclides other than radioiodine. This salt, if taken either before or very soon after a radioiodine intake and if taken in the proper dose, will block the uptake of radioiodine by the thyroid. KI can be in the form of a pill or a supersaturated solution. The recommended daily dosage for an adult is 130 milligrams. If the thyroid absorbs all the iodine that it needs from the nonradioactive KI, then the radioactive iodine will not be absorbed and will be eliminated from the body mostly by way of the urine. Reducing the amount of radioiodine absorbed in the thyroid will reduce the dose received by the thyroid, thereby reducing the risks of thyroid cancer. Even though there have been minimal side effects (e.g., gastrointestinal effects or rashes) from the use of KI, this substance should only be taken on the advice of health care providers. Again, KI will only help reduce the effects of radioiodine taken into the body and not from other radionuclides.
Maybe SP or koonie can explain it better [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
shanghaimummy
New Member
febie : I dun like qipu lu, find it too crowded and hard to find anything!
Smalldream: I may not get it from TB cos I know a store that sells loads of scarf in various material. Can you send me more photos of what you are looking for and I can show you what they have [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Smalldream: I may not get it from TB cos I know a store that sells loads of scarf in various material. Can you send me more photos of what you are looking for and I can show you what they have [IMG=http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/clipart/happy.gif]
Japan Quake as Seen from Twitter (Translated by me so quality questionable)
by Jun Shiomitsu on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 4:13am
Japanese people have been very open on Twitter about their experiences following the quake. These snippets of what moved them and touched them during these very trying times are heart-warming. I have attempted a rough translation on some of them so that you can have a read.
Please continue to pray for the people in Japan.
I hope these mini-stories will bring strength and encouragement to my friends and family in Japan by letting them know that, not only does the world sympathize with them, it looks up to them in admiration! My thoughts are with you.
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* ディズニーランドでの出来事
http://twitter.com/unosuke/status/46376846505426944
ディズニーランドでは、ショップのお菓子なども配給された。ちょっと派手目な女子高生たちが必要以上にたくさんもらってて「何だ？」って一瞬思ったけど、その後その子たちが、避難所の子供たちにお菓子を配っていたところ見て感動。子供連れは動けない状況だったから、本当にありがたい心配りだった
At Tokyo Disneyland:
Tokyo Disneyland was handing out its shops’ food and drinks for free to the stranded people nearby. I saw a bunch of snobby looking highschool girls walking away with large portions of it and initially though “What the …” But I later I found out they were taking them to the families with little children at emergency evacuation areas. Very perceptive of them, and a very kind thing to do indeed.
* 国連からのメッセージ
http://twitter.com/akitosk/status/46302222346223616
国連からのコメント「日本は今まで世界中に援助をしてきた援助大国だ。今回は国連が全力で日本を援助する。」 に感動した。良い事をしたら戻ってくるのです。これがいい例なのです
Message from the UN
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: “Japan is one of (the UN’s) most generous and strongest benefactors, coming to the assistance of those in need the world over. In that spirit, the United Nations stands by the people of Japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time.” I was moved at his words. What better example that good things happen to those who do good.
* 渋滞した交差点での出来事
http://twitter.com/micakom/status/46264887281848320
一回の青信号で１台しか前に進めないなんてザラだったけど、誰もが譲り合い穏やかに運転している姿に感動した。複雑な交差点で交通が５分以上完全マヒするシーンもあったけど、１０時間の間お礼以外のクラクションの音を耳にしなかった。恐怖と同時に心温まる時間で、日本がますます好きになった。
At a congested downtown intersection …
Cars were moving at the rate of maybe one every green light, but everyone was letting each other go first with a warm look and a smile. At a complicated intersection, the traffic was at a complete standstill for 5 minutes, but I listened for 10 minutes and didn’t hear a single beep or honk except for an occasional one thanking someone for giving way. It was a terrifying day, but scenes like this warmed me and made me love my country even more.
* 揺れている最中でも・・・
http://twitter.com/gj_neko26/statuses/46394706481004544
聞いた話でびっくりしたのが、とっさに「入口の確保」と揺れてるにも関わらず、あの状況で歩いて入口を開けた人が居たのが凄いと思った。正直、シャンデリアも証明も何時落ちるか分からないのに、凄く勇敢な人が居た事に感動した。
During the earthquake
We’ve all been trained to immediately open the doors and establish an escape route when there is an earthquake. In the middle of the quake while the building was shaking crazily and things falling everywhere, a man made his way to the entrance and held it open. Honestly, the chandelier could have crashed down any minute … that was a brave man!
* バス停で・・・
http://twitter.com/yunico_jp/status/46168394755612672
バスが全然来ない中、@saiso が、バス停の前にある薬局でカイロを買ってきて、並んで待ってる人みんなに配った！
Bus stop mini episode:
It was freezing and bus was taking ages to arrive. “@saiso” left the queue to run to a nearby pharmacy. He bought heating pads and gave one to everyone in the queue!
* ディズニーシーにて
http://twitter.com/kfstudio/status/46390032776437760
ディズニーシーに一泊した娘、無事帰宅しました！キャストのみなさんが寒い中でも笑顔で接してくれて不安を感じることなく過ごせたそうです。防寒のカイロやビニール袋、夜・朝の軽食と飲み物、おやつまで。ディズニーの素晴らしさに感動です。頑張ってくれたキャストさん、ほんとにありがとう！！
Thank you Tokyo Disney Sea
My daughter who was staying at DisneySea just made it back home! Many, many thanks to the staff who worked very hard in the cold with ready smiles that made her to feel safe and secure during the entire night. They brought her food, drinks, snacks, heating pads, and anything necessary to ensure she was comfortable and secure throughout her stay. I was touched by the Disney staff’s warmth and hospitality. Thank you so much!
* 日本人の良さを再認識
http://twitter.com/VietL/status/46376383592677376
この地震が、きっかけになって、失いかけていた日本人本来の良さが戒間見れた気がする。犯罪はする様子はなく、助け合い、律儀、紳士的。普段日本人は冷たい人が多い…。って個人的に感じてるんだけど、多くの人が今回で「絆」を取り戻しつつあるように見えて、それがなんか感動して、泣けてくる。
Reminded of the goodness of the Japanese people
This earthquake has reminded me of that Japanese goodness that had recently become harder and harder to see. Today I see no crime or looting: I am reminded once again of the good Japanese spirit of helping one another, of propriety, and of gentleness. I had recently begun to regard my modern countrymen as cold people … but this earthquake has revived and given back to all of us the spirit of “kizuna” (bond, trust, sharing, the human connection). I am very touched. I am brought to tears.
* 段ボールに感動
http://twitter.com/aquarius_rabbit/status/46213254376210432
ホームで待ちくたびれていたら、ホームレスの人達が寒いから敷けって段ボールをくれた。いつも私達は横目で流してるのに。あたたかいです。
Card board boxes, Thank you!
It was cold and I was getting very weary waiting forever for the train to come. Some homeless people saw me, gave me some of their own cardboard boxes and saying “you’ll be warmer if you sit on these!” I have always walked by homeless people pretending I didn’t see them, and yet here they were offering me warmth. Such warm people.
* 外国人から見た日本人
http://twitter.com/kiritansu/status/46335057689980928
外国人から見た地震災害の反応。物が散乱しているスーパーで、落ちているものを律儀に拾い、そして列に黙って並んでお金を払って買い物をする。運転再開した電車で混んでるのに妊婦に席を譲るお年寄り。この光景を見て外国人は絶句したようだ。本当だろう、この話。すごいよ日本。
What foreigners are saying about Japanese people
At a supermarket where everything was scattered everywhere over the floors, shoppers were helping pick them up and putting them back neatly on the shelves before quietly moving into line to wait to pay for them. On the totally jam-packed first train after the quake, an elderly man gave up his seat for a pregnant woman. Foreigners have told me they are amazed witnessing sights like these. I do believe they actually saw what they said they saw. Japan is truly amazing.
* メディアの動きについて
http://twitter.com/V10CENTAURO/statuses/46388641001508864
ツイッターやＵＳＴでの状況共有と、それに連動するマスコミの動きは、阪神淡路大震災の時とは比べ物にならない質の高さを感じる。もちろん過去の辛い経験から得た教訓を、みんな活かそうとしている感動。
Information network this time around
The information sharing efforts on Twitter or USTREAM, together with the quality of coverage and crucial updates provided by the mass media this time around is incomparable to what we got during the Kobe earthquake. I am deeply impressed by Japan’s successful efforts and ability to put to practice lessons learnt from past tragedies.
* 絵師さん
http://twitter.com/izumi823/statuses/46387948681297920
絵師さんたちがこの地震でみんなに元気付けようと必死に美しい絵や励ましのイラストを描いていることに感動。みんな自分にできることをしたいと思っているんだね。
Touch of art
I saw artists and painters trying to keep things upbeat by painting or drawing beautiful or encouraging drawings for the evacuees around them. I was touched at how everyone was doing their very best to help.
* BBCの報道
http://twitter.com/bozzo1985/status/46228470614855681
本当に感動。泣けてくる。⇒BBCめっちゃ誉めてる。地球最悪の地震が世界で一番準備され訓練された国を襲った。その力や政府が試される。犠牲は出たが他の国ではこんなに正しい行動はとれないだろう。日本人は文化的に感情を抑制する力がある。
BBC Reports
The words of BBC’s reports are so moving they make me cry. They were praising us with words of admiration! “One of the worst earthquakes in recorded history has hit the world’s most well-prepared, well-trained nations. The strength of its government and its people are put to the test. While there have been casualties, in no other country could the government and the people have worked together in such an accurate and coordinated way in the face of such tragedy. The Japanese people have shown their cultural ability to remain calm in the face of adversity.”
* 父親の行動
http://twitter.com/s_hayatsuki/status/46386255767937024
1階に下りて中部電力から関東に送電が始まってる話をしたら、普段はTVも暖房も明かりもつけっぱなしの父親が何も言わずに率先してコンセントを抜きに行った。少し感動した。
A little story about Papa
We live in an area that was not directly hit. When my father came downstairs and heard the news saying that our area had begun allocating electricity to the hard-hit areas, he quietly led by example, turning off the power around the house and pulling the plugs out of their sockets. I was touched. He usually NEVER turns off the lights or the AC or the TV or anything!
* 整列する日本人
http://twitter.com/HASUNA_Natsuko/status/46331839136276480
日本人すごい！！こんな時にも山手線ホームできれいに整列してる …涙。有楽町駅を上から眺む。 http://twitpic.com/48kn1u
Japanese people don’t shove
I'm looking at Yurakucho station from above. I see people standing in line, not pushing or shoving to get onto the Yamanote Line (probably the busiest line in central Tokyo), even at a time like this!
* パン屋
http://twitter.com/ayakishimoto/statuses/46403599743451136
昨日の夜中、大学から徒歩で帰宅する道すがら、とっくに閉店したパン屋のおばちゃんが無料でパン配給していた。こんな喧噪のなかでも自分にできること見つけて実践している人に感動。心温まった。東京も捨てたもんじゃないな。
The bakery lady
There was a small bread shop on the street I take to go to school. It has long been out of business. But last night, I saw the old lady of the shop giving people her handmade bread for free. It was a heart-warming sight. She, like everyone else, was doing what she could to help people in a time of need. Tokyo isn’t that bad afterall!
* 日本ってすごい
http://twitter.com/tksksks/statuses/46403815397801984
日本って凄い。官僚も民間も、皆で助けようとしてる。トラックの運転手も有志で物資運んでるらしいし、東北の交通整備をヤクザさんがやってるという話も聞いた。最近、日本に対して誇りを持てないことが続いていたけれど、そんなことない。日本は凄い国だ。素直に感動してる。日本国の皆さん頑張ろう！
Japan is a wonderful nation!
Both the government and the people, everyone is helping one another today. There are truck drivers helping evacuees move. I even heard that the “yakuza” (gangsters, organized crime groups) are helping to direct traffic in the Tohoku region! There have been many recent developments that have made me lose my sense of pride in my country, but not anymore. Japan is an amazing place! I’m just simply touched. Go Japan!
* twitterすごい
http://twitter.com/bobiko009/statuses/46403721046933504
Twitterの方々の情報とかが一致団結しててすごくたすかります。みなさま親切です！！こういうとき、なんか、感動します。最近は近所とつきあいなかったり冷たい世の中だとか思ってたけどそんなことなかったね。
Twitter is amazing!
The information shared to us all by the twitter community has been amazingly consistent with each other and has been so helpful. Thank you Twitterers! I’m very moved. People recently talk about social networks replacing traditional social life and making people cold and unsociable in real life. But … I guess that’s not true at all.
* ドイツ人の友達
http://twitter.com/sikkoku_otsuyu/status/46392832893796352
ドイツ人の友達が地震が起きた時に渋谷に居て、パニックになっていた所を日本人に助けてもらったらしく、その時の毅然とした日本人の態度や足並み乱さずに店の外に出てやるべきことを淡々とこなす姿にひどく感動し、まるでアーミーのようだったと言っていた。
From a German friend
A German friend of mine was in Shibuya (downtown Tokyo shopping district) when the earthquake hit. He was panicking when a Japanese passerby saved him, taking him into a building. My friend was blown away at how calm and disciplined this Japanese man was. He went out of the building with firm, unfaltering steps, did everything he was trained to do and came back. My German friend was deeply impressed by the Japanese people’s actions during the earthquake, saying they looked like a trained army.
* スーパーでの出来事
http://twitter.com/endless_6/status/46395420523503616
スーパーで無事買物出来ましたヽ(´o｀； でもお客さんのほとんどが他の人の事を考えて必要最低限しか買わない感じだったのが感動しました（涙）
At the supermarket
I just came back safely from the supermarket! Man, I was so touched at how everyone there was mindful of others, buying only as much as they needed and leaving the rest for the people behind them.
* 御殿場で
http://twitter.com/Raaaaayuu/statuses/46392890313801728
実際日本すごいよ。昨日信号が一カ所も機能していない御殿場市でもお互いにドライバー同士譲り合ってたし、地元のおじいちゃんおばあちゃんが手信号やってくれてたりで、混乱もなく本当感動した。9時間運転してたけど前車を煽るようなドライバーはもちろんいなかったし、みんな譲り合い精神。
Gotenba traffic
Japan is really something! Yesterday, not a single traffic light was functioning in Gotenba City. But drivers knew to take turns at intersections and give way to others when needed. Local people were using flags to direct traffic at intersections. I drove for 9 hours but never saw a single car trying to get in front of another. Every single driver on the road contributed to the traffic situation and as a result there was no confusion at all.
* 「みんな」
http://twitter.com/n_yum/statuses/46388003706380288
タクシー運ちゃんと電車駅員さんとおばさんと話したけど、みんな遅くまで帰れなかったりしてすごく疲れているのに、苛立つ事なく、言葉遣いもふるまいも丁寧で、逆に気遣われてしまった。｢みんな大変だから｣という"みんな"って意識があることに感動するし、私も受け継いで大事にしたい文化。
“All of us”
I spoke with an old taxi driver and some elderly staff at the train stations. All of them had been working non-stop and had not been able to go home for a long time. They were visibly very tired, but never once did they show any sign of impatience; they were gentle and very caring. They told me “… because all of us are in this together.” I was touched at what the notion of “all of us” meant to these elderly people. It is a value I will treasure and carry on to my generation.
* 日本の強さ
http://twitter.com/dita_69/status/46309373458382849
サントリーの自販機無料化softbankWi-Fiスポット解放、色んな人達が全力で頑張っててそれに海外が感動・協力してる。海外からの援助受け入れに躊躇したり自衛隊派遣を遅らせたりしてた阪神淡路大震災の頃より日本は確実に強い国になってるんだ。みんな頑張ろう。
A strong Japan
Suntory Beverages has set up free vending machines. Softbank Telephone services is offering free Wifi spots. Everyone in Japan is putting everything they can into helping one another. Japan is also now receiving aid from abroad. Compared to the Kobe earthquake, when Japan took too long to contemplate accepting foreign aid or dispatching the self-defense force to join the rescue effort, Japan has definitely grown into a far stronger nation. Be strong, everyone!
* 朝礼
http://twitter.com/kyoheimai/status/46374747755388928
今朝の朝礼で「何があっても決して不安な顔は見せずに売り場に立つ以上はおもてなしをする気持ちを忘れずにお客様を安心させてあげてください」ちょっと感動した。がんばるか。開店です!
Morning Ceremony
At the shopping center I work at, every morning we have a ritual (common in Japan) where we stand and recite, “No matter what the situation, I will never show anxiety before my customer; in all customer-facing situations I will treat my customers with respect and do everything I can to make them feel comfortable and at ease”. Today, these words were all actually kind of touching. Well, so the day begins! Here we go people, open shop!
* 井上さん
http://twitter.com/frankyonn/status/46401442583552000
井上雄彦さんがものすごい勢いで笑顔のイラストをいっぱいあげてて感動する。励ましとか勇気とかメッセージって、こういうことなんだなーと思う。 ＲＴ@inouetake Smile42.
Mr. Inoue
Mr. Inoue has been churning out drawings of smiling and laughing faces at an amazing pace! Things like this remind me again of what it truly means to give people a message of strength and courage.
* 学び
http://twitter.com/chaos_chaotic/statuses/46388646038876160
TLの拡散希望を見て思ったことは、阪神淡路大地震から学んだことがとても多くツイートされていること。当たり前のことなんだけど、やはり人間は、学んで考えることができる生き物なんだと改めて思い、感動した。
Lessons Learnt
What caught my attention on twitter is that a lot of the tweets were about the Kobe earthquake and how what we have learned from it has been put into practice this time around. I know it goes without saying, but I was once again reminded of how humans are indeed creatures that possess the amazing ability to think and learn from experience. It’s a great thought.
* ローマから
http://twitter.com/tsubakianna/statuses/46387133396688896
ローマにいる友達からメール。ローマの人々はニュースを見ながらこのような状況でも冷静に対処する日本人に感動し、尊敬の念を覚えながら、非常に心配しているとのことです。
Message from a friend in Rome
My friend in Rome emailed me. He said that people in Rome are watching the news and sharing their amazement and their heartfelt respect at how, even at a time like this, the people of Japan are able to remain calm and systematically respond to the situation. People in Rome are thinking of us and are very concerned for us.
* 声をかけること
http://twitter.com/RUMI88LoL/statuses/46342599149240320
昨日、裏の家の高１になるお兄ちゃんに感動した。 家に１人で居たらしく、地震後すぐ自転車で飛び出し近所をひと回り。 【大丈夫ですか―――！？】と道路に逃げてきた人達にひたすら声掛けてた。あの時間には老人や母子しか居なかったから、声掛けてくれただけでもホッとしたよ。 ありがとう。
A strong voice
Yesterday, I was impressed and touched by the actions of my neighbor’s 13-year-old-boy. He was home alone when the earthquake hit. But instead of hiding, as soon as the earthquake quieted down, he jumped on his bicycle and road around the block repeatedly shouting at the top of his voice, “Is everyone alright? Is everyone okay?” At the time, there were only women and children and the elderly in the homes. I cannot describe how comforting it was just to hear a strong voice asking if I was okay. Thank you!
* 助け合い
http://twitter.com/sorry_no_user/statuses/46332985133375488
警備員の友人何人かが町田〜相模大野で夜間警備のボランティアをしていたので手伝ってきた。年齢問わずいろんな知らない人同士が助け合っていて心強かった。ちょっと感動してトイレの隅で泣いた。
The beauty of helping one another
I went out last night to help some friends who were volunteering as security personnel between Machida City and Sagami Ohno City. I saw total strangers, both young and old, helping each other along everywhere I turned and was heartened with an overwhelming feeling of encouragement. I was so touched I hid behind the toilets and cried.
* バイクでよければ
http://twitter.com/hikaru_star/statuses/46332900928532480
僕は感動しました。バイトの先輩が1人でも救うために寒い中紙に「バイクでよければ送ります」と書き駅前で掲げ鳶職のお兄ちゃんを所沢まで送ったそうです。世の中まだ捨てたもんじゃないなって思いました。本当に尊敬です！！自分もなんか人の役に立ちたいと生まれて初めて思いました。
I just have a bike
I’m so touched! My colleague at my part time job, wanting to help even just one extra person, wrote a sign saying “I just have a bike, but if you don’t mind hop on!”, rode out on his motorbike, picked up a stranded construction worker and took him all the way to Tokorozawa! Respect! I have never felt so strongly that I want to do something helpful for others.
* 乗り合い
http://twitter.com/pao313/statuses/46332792174411776
浦和美園からタクシー使えると思ったのが甘かった…30分歩いてたら知らない人が車に乗せてくれた（つд；*) 人間の優しさに感動。ありがとうございました。
Sharing your ride
It was stupid of me to think I could catch a cab at Urawamien Station. I ended up walking 30 minutes and then finally was picked up by a stranger who offered to give me a lift. I’m touched by the warmth of human kindness. Thank you, thank you!
* 開放
http://twitter.com/robasuke23/statuses/46326711935172609
昨日、歩いて帰ろうって決めて甲州街道を西へ向かっていて夜の21時くらいなのに、ビルの前で会社をトイレと休憩所として解放してる所があった。社員さんが大声でその旨を歩く人に伝えていた。感動して泣きそうになった。いや、昨日は緊張してて泣けなかったけど、今思い出してないてる。
Rest here!
Last night, I decided, rather than stay at the office, I should try walking home. So I slowly made my way west on Koshu freeway on foot. It was around 9PM when I saw an office building that had a sign that said “Please use our office’s bathrooms! Please rest here!” The employees of the office were loudly shouting out the same to all the people trying to walk home. I was so touch I felt like crying. Well, I guess I was too tense yesterday to cry, but now the tension is wearing off and am very much in tears.
* コンビニ
http://twitter.com/sugarun/statuses/46323030732967936
停電地区のほとんどの店が店を閉めてる中、あるセブンイレブンが店内陳列棚にいくつもろうそくを置いて、営業をしていた。レジが使えないため在庫確認用のハンディで値段確認し読み上げ、もう1人が電卓で計算、もうひとりが懐中電灯で照らす。その状態でレジ２台稼動させていた。感動した。
At the convenience store
While most of the convenience stores near the station were closed because of the quake, there was just one Seven Eleven that was open. The employees had lit lots of candles and put them on the stores shelves. The cash register was not working and they could not take inventory, so the employees worked in threes, one reading up the item description and price, another punching the numbers into a calculator, and the last one using a flashlight to help them work. The store managed to operate both “cash registers” efficiently this way. Impressed!
* 避難所
http://twitter.com/msakatan/statuses/46302864980705280
長女いわく、横浜の避難所に向かう時に、知らない人達と声を掛け合い、場所を教え合っていたそうです。普段は冷たいと思っていた他人の優しさに触れ、感動したそうです。日本人のいざという時の団結力を再認識しました。まだまだ日本も捨てたものではないです。
On the way to the emergency evacuation area
My oldest daughter was making her way to Yokohama’s emergency evacuation area. Total strangers were helping each other out and showing each other the way to the emergency evacuation area. She told me she was moved at how strangers, who can seem so cold at times, showed her kindness and care. I was reminded at the Japanese peoples’ inherent ability to immediately unite in the face of adversity. Today, I have discovered a newfound faith in my nation and my people.
* 呼びかけ
http://twitter.com/akanensm/status/46214540161064960
何時間も歩き続けてたんだけど、至る所でトイレかしますとか、休憩できますとか言うビルや飲食店が沢山あって感動しました。とある企業ビルの人がボランティアで、○○線運転再開ですー！とか、休憩できますー！！って呼びかけてるの見て感動して泣きそうになったマジでw日本も捨てたもんじゃないな
A big, kind voice
I’ve been walking for many hours now. I’m touched at how everywhere I turn, there are shops open with people shouting “Please use our bathroom!” or “Please rest here!” There were also office buildings where people with access to information were voluntarily shouting out helpful tips, like “**** line is now operational!” Seeing things like this after walking for hours and hours made me feel like weeping with gratitude. Seriously, there is still hope for this country!
* ホームにて
http://twitter.com/masa_kisshie/statuses/46323838316843008
都営大江戸線の光ヶ丘方面行きは、非常に混雑しています。ホームにも、改札の外にも、電車を待つ溢れんばかりの人。でも、誰一人列を崩さず、通路を開け、係員の誘導に従っている。ロープがあるわけでもないのに、通る人のための通路スペースが。その不自然なほどの快適さに、ただただ感動するばかり。
On the platform
The Oedo Subway Line for Hikarigaoka is very congested. On the platform and at the gate there are just crowds and crowds of people waiting for the train. But in all the confusion, every last person is neatly lined up waiting his or her turn while managing to keep a passage of space open for staff and people going the other way. Everyone is listening to the instructions from the staff and everyone acts accordingly. And amazingly … there isn’t even a rope or anything in sight to keep people in queue or open space for staff to pass, they just do! I am so impressed at this almost unnatural orderliness! I have nothing but praise for these people!
* 駅員さん
http://twitter.com/tadakatz/status/46274214654787584
終夜運転のメトロの駅員に、大変ですねって声かけたら、笑顔で、 こんな時ですから！だって。捨てたもんじゃないね、感動した。
Station staff
I said to a Tokyometro station staff who was on all-night duty, “I’m sure it has been a tough night for you. Thank you.” He responded with a smile, “On a night like this, gladly!” I was touched.
* おっちゃん
http://twitter.com/sumonya/status/46479563412348928
昨日4時間かけて歩いて帰ってきた主人。赤羽で心が折れそうになってた時「お寒い中大変ですね！あったかいコーヒーどうぞ！」って叫びながら無料配布してるおっちゃんに出会った。これがあったから頑張れたそうだ。もう5回もこの話をしてくるので本当に嬉しかったんだと思う。おっちゃんありがとう。
Coffee
My husband finally got home very late last night after walking for 4 hours. He told me he felt like giving up at around Akabane, when an elderly man who was going around handing out free coffee saw him, gave him a steaming cup and said, “You must be tired and cold. Here, have some coffee!” My husband told me that it was because of this elderly man that he found the will and strength to continue walking. I’ve already heard this story from him five times tonight, so no doubt he was really, really touched! Thank you to my husband’s anonymous helper!
* 献血の列
http://twitter.com/NOBCHIDORI/status/46477518169047040
日本は強いです！大阪難波の献血施設は被災地の方の為に超満員の順番待ちでした。私欲の無い列を初めて見ました。感動しました。被災地の方々、全国でその辛さを受け止めます。諦めずに頑張って下さい！
Blood donations
Japan is strong! At Osaka I saw a LONG line of people waiting to give blood at the blood donation center. This is the first time I have seen such a queue of selfless people waiting patiently in line just to give. It was a moving sight! To everyone in the hard-hit areas, we your countrymen accept your suffering as our own and we share in your grief. Do not give up! Stay strong!
* 節電営業
http://twitter.com/hisyakakukeima/status/46584079558250496
近所のスーパー・サミットに来てみたら、通常深夜1時まで営業なのに大きい看板が付いていなかった。早めに店を閉めたのかと思ったら、外の電気だけ消して節電しつつ営業していた。ちょっと感動
Saving electricity for the North
I went to my neighborhood supermarket and was initially surprised that their neon signs were off. They usually are open till 1AM. I then found out that they were open, but were saving electricity so that more power could be channeled to the hard-hit coastal areas. Wow!
* 買うのやめるわ
http://twitter.com/raai15/status/46546475362160640
バイト先に若いお兄さんたちが軍団でお酒を買いに来たんだけど、その中の一人が｢やべえ、オレお酒のためにしかお金持ってきてないから募金できん。ちょっとこれ買うのやめるわ｣って言って商品返品してそのお金全部募金してた。お友達も続々と募金しててすごい感動した。 すごいよ
Not enough money!
At the store where I work, a huge group of young men suddenly came in to buy booze. One of them suddenly said, “Oops, I only have enough money to buy booze, I can’t donate! Forget the booze, maybe next time!” and instead put ALL his money into the disaster relief donation box. One by one, every single one of the army of youths threw all their money into the box after him. What a heart-warming sight that was!
* いつでも買える
http://twitter.com/7474529/status/46565903520907264
今日、募金箱に金髪にピアスの若い兄ちゃんが万札数枚入れていた。そしてその友人に｢ゲームなんていつでも買えるからな｣と言っていたのが聞こえて私含め周りの人達も募金していた。人は見た目じゃないことを実感した。そんなお昼でした。 この話感動しました。
Goth youth
A goth youth with white hair and body piercings walked into my store and shoved several hundred dollars (several tens of thousands of yen) into the disaster relief fund donation box. As he walked out, I and people around me heard him saying to his buddies, “I mean, we can buy those games anytime!” At that, we all opened our wallets and put our money into the donation box. Really, you cannot judge people by their appearances.
* 絶対うまいはず
http://twitter.com/kyugatimuti/statuses/46594200061493249
僕も秋葉からの帰りにおにぎりとみそ汁配ってる方に会いました、感動しました、チャリだったからダイジョブです他の人にって言ったけどもらっておけばよかったなぁ絶対うまかったと思う
They looked absolutely delicious!
I too saw the guy handing out free rice balls and miso soup on the way back from Akihabara. I was on my bicycle so I told him, “I’m okay, please give it to other people!” On hindsight, I should have taken one … they looked absolutely delicious!!
* お菓子いっぱい
http://twitter.com/moebamuse/status/46379810217406465
すごい。弟たった今ディズニーランドから帰宅したんだけど。新品のお菓子袋いっぱいにもらってきて、客全員分の帰りの交通費負担してくれたんだって。一晩中、何か言えば全て対応してくれたって。やっぱり世界のディズニーランドなんだね。
Another Disney episode
Amazing! My brother just managed to get home from Disneyland right now. He’s got bags and bags of free sweets. Furthermore, Disneyland paid for every customer’s travel fare back. All night long, the staff responded immediately and fully to every request he made. Disneyland is truly a world class brand!
* 困ったときは！
http://twitter.com/ryoshun49/statuses/46605524434821120
昨日青葉台駅で帰宅困難者が溢れる中、車に乗ってる人が「○○方面の方どうぞ！」って行って車に乗せてた。「困った時はみんな一緒ですから！」って言ってた。超感動したの思い出した。
Same boat!
Last night, Aobadai station was jammed with stranded people unable to get home. But there were private cars with drivers shouting “If you’re going in the direction of ****, please hop on!” I was able to hitch a ride on one of them. When I thanked the driver, he replied “No worries! We’re all on the same boat. We have to stick together!”
* 充電されたい方は・・・・
http://twitter.com/yamachin_x1/statuses/46609620210421760
避難所にいたときに、社会人1年生で、研修でこっちにきてた女の子が、たまたま携帯のバッテリーも持参してたらしく、体育館のコンセントを使用する許可ももらい、「携帯の充電をされたい方は、ご自由につかってください」と呼びかけて回ってたんだ。僕はその子にとても感動したんだよ･･
Need to charge your phone?
At the emergency evacuation area, a young first-year intern at my company who had brought her phone’s charger got permission from the facility to use their power socket and went around shouting “Anyone need to charge their phone? Please use my charger!” Just a little thing, but I was touched.
by Jun Shiomitsu on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 4:13am
Japanese people have been very open on Twitter about their experiences following the quake. These snippets of what moved them and touched them during these very trying times are heart-warming. I have attempted a rough translation on some of them so that you can have a read.
Please continue to pray for the people in Japan.
I hope these mini-stories will bring strength and encouragement to my friends and family in Japan by letting them know that, not only does the world sympathize with them, it looks up to them in admiration! My thoughts are with you.
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* ディズニーランドでの出来事
http://twitter.com/unosuke/status/46376846505426944
ディズニーランドでは、ショップのお菓子なども配給された。ちょっと派手目な女子高生たちが必要以上にたくさんもらってて「何だ？」って一瞬思ったけど、その後その子たちが、避難所の子供たちにお菓子を配っていたところ見て感動。子供連れは動けない状況だったから、本当にありがたい心配りだった
At Tokyo Disneyland:
Tokyo Disneyland was handing out its shops’ food and drinks for free to the stranded people nearby. I saw a bunch of snobby looking highschool girls walking away with large portions of it and initially though “What the …” But I later I found out they were taking them to the families with little children at emergency evacuation areas. Very perceptive of them, and a very kind thing to do indeed.
* 国連からのメッセージ
http://twitter.com/akitosk/status/46302222346223616
国連からのコメント「日本は今まで世界中に援助をしてきた援助大国だ。今回は国連が全力で日本を援助する。」 に感動した。良い事をしたら戻ってくるのです。これがいい例なのです
Message from the UN
Secretary General Ban Ki Moon: “Japan is one of (the UN’s) most generous and strongest benefactors, coming to the assistance of those in need the world over. In that spirit, the United Nations stands by the people of Japan and we will do anything and everything we can at this very difficult time.” I was moved at his words. What better example that good things happen to those who do good.
* 渋滞した交差点での出来事
http://twitter.com/micakom/status/46264887281848320
一回の青信号で１台しか前に進めないなんてザラだったけど、誰もが譲り合い穏やかに運転している姿に感動した。複雑な交差点で交通が５分以上完全マヒするシーンもあったけど、１０時間の間お礼以外のクラクションの音を耳にしなかった。恐怖と同時に心温まる時間で、日本がますます好きになった。
At a congested downtown intersection …
Cars were moving at the rate of maybe one every green light, but everyone was letting each other go first with a warm look and a smile. At a complicated intersection, the traffic was at a complete standstill for 5 minutes, but I listened for 10 minutes and didn’t hear a single beep or honk except for an occasional one thanking someone for giving way. It was a terrifying day, but scenes like this warmed me and made me love my country even more.
* 揺れている最中でも・・・
http://twitter.com/gj_neko26/statuses/46394706481004544
聞いた話でびっくりしたのが、とっさに「入口の確保」と揺れてるにも関わらず、あの状況で歩いて入口を開けた人が居たのが凄いと思った。正直、シャンデリアも証明も何時落ちるか分からないのに、凄く勇敢な人が居た事に感動した。
During the earthquake
We’ve all been trained to immediately open the doors and establish an escape route when there is an earthquake. In the middle of the quake while the building was shaking crazily and things falling everywhere, a man made his way to the entrance and held it open. Honestly, the chandelier could have crashed down any minute … that was a brave man!
* バス停で・・・
http://twitter.com/yunico_jp/status/46168394755612672
バスが全然来ない中、@saiso が、バス停の前にある薬局でカイロを買ってきて、並んで待ってる人みんなに配った！
Bus stop mini episode:
It was freezing and bus was taking ages to arrive. “@saiso” left the queue to run to a nearby pharmacy. He bought heating pads and gave one to everyone in the queue!
* ディズニーシーにて
http://twitter.com/kfstudio/status/46390032776437760
ディズニーシーに一泊した娘、無事帰宅しました！キャストのみなさんが寒い中でも笑顔で接してくれて不安を感じることなく過ごせたそうです。防寒のカイロやビニール袋、夜・朝の軽食と飲み物、おやつまで。ディズニーの素晴らしさに感動です。頑張ってくれたキャストさん、ほんとにありがとう！！
Thank you Tokyo Disney Sea
My daughter who was staying at DisneySea just made it back home! Many, many thanks to the staff who worked very hard in the cold with ready smiles that made her to feel safe and secure during the entire night. They brought her food, drinks, snacks, heating pads, and anything necessary to ensure she was comfortable and secure throughout her stay. I was touched by the Disney staff’s warmth and hospitality. Thank you so much!
* 日本人の良さを再認識
http://twitter.com/VietL/status/46376383592677376
この地震が、きっかけになって、失いかけていた日本人本来の良さが戒間見れた気がする。犯罪はする様子はなく、助け合い、律儀、紳士的。普段日本人は冷たい人が多い…。って個人的に感じてるんだけど、多くの人が今回で「絆」を取り戻しつつあるように見えて、それがなんか感動して、泣けてくる。
Reminded of the goodness of the Japanese people
This earthquake has reminded me of that Japanese goodness that had recently become harder and harder to see. Today I see no crime or looting: I am reminded once again of the good Japanese spirit of helping one another, of propriety, and of gentleness. I had recently begun to regard my modern countrymen as cold people … but this earthquake has revived and given back to all of us the spirit of “kizuna” (bond, trust, sharing, the human connection). I am very touched. I am brought to tears.
* 段ボールに感動
http://twitter.com/aquarius_rabbit/status/46213254376210432
ホームで待ちくたびれていたら、ホームレスの人達が寒いから敷けって段ボールをくれた。いつも私達は横目で流してるのに。あたたかいです。
Card board boxes, Thank you!
It was cold and I was getting very weary waiting forever for the train to come. Some homeless people saw me, gave me some of their own cardboard boxes and saying “you’ll be warmer if you sit on these!” I have always walked by homeless people pretending I didn’t see them, and yet here they were offering me warmth. Such warm people.
* 外国人から見た日本人
http://twitter.com/kiritansu/status/46335057689980928
外国人から見た地震災害の反応。物が散乱しているスーパーで、落ちているものを律儀に拾い、そして列に黙って並んでお金を払って買い物をする。運転再開した電車で混んでるのに妊婦に席を譲るお年寄り。この光景を見て外国人は絶句したようだ。本当だろう、この話。すごいよ日本。
What foreigners are saying about Japanese people
At a supermarket where everything was scattered everywhere over the floors, shoppers were helping pick them up and putting them back neatly on the shelves before quietly moving into line to wait to pay for them. On the totally jam-packed first train after the quake, an elderly man gave up his seat for a pregnant woman. Foreigners have told me they are amazed witnessing sights like these. I do believe they actually saw what they said they saw. Japan is truly amazing.
* メディアの動きについて
http://twitter.com/V10CENTAURO/statuses/46388641001508864
ツイッターやＵＳＴでの状況共有と、それに連動するマスコミの動きは、阪神淡路大震災の時とは比べ物にならない質の高さを感じる。もちろん過去の辛い経験から得た教訓を、みんな活かそうとしている感動。
Information network this time around
The information sharing efforts on Twitter or USTREAM, together with the quality of coverage and crucial updates provided by the mass media this time around is incomparable to what we got during the Kobe earthquake. I am deeply impressed by Japan’s successful efforts and ability to put to practice lessons learnt from past tragedies.
* 絵師さん
http://twitter.com/izumi823/statuses/46387948681297920
絵師さんたちがこの地震でみんなに元気付けようと必死に美しい絵や励ましのイラストを描いていることに感動。みんな自分にできることをしたいと思っているんだね。
Touch of art
I saw artists and painters trying to keep things upbeat by painting or drawing beautiful or encouraging drawings for the evacuees around them. I was touched at how everyone was doing their very best to help.
* BBCの報道
http://twitter.com/bozzo1985/status/46228470614855681
本当に感動。泣けてくる。⇒BBCめっちゃ誉めてる。地球最悪の地震が世界で一番準備され訓練された国を襲った。その力や政府が試される。犠牲は出たが他の国ではこんなに正しい行動はとれないだろう。日本人は文化的に感情を抑制する力がある。
BBC Reports
The words of BBC’s reports are so moving they make me cry. They were praising us with words of admiration! “One of the worst earthquakes in recorded history has hit the world’s most well-prepared, well-trained nations. The strength of its government and its people are put to the test. While there have been casualties, in no other country could the government and the people have worked together in such an accurate and coordinated way in the face of such tragedy. The Japanese people have shown their cultural ability to remain calm in the face of adversity.”
* 父親の行動
http://twitter.com/s_hayatsuki/status/46386255767937024
1階に下りて中部電力から関東に送電が始まってる話をしたら、普段はTVも暖房も明かりもつけっぱなしの父親が何も言わずに率先してコンセントを抜きに行った。少し感動した。
A little story about Papa
We live in an area that was not directly hit. When my father came downstairs and heard the news saying that our area had begun allocating electricity to the hard-hit areas, he quietly led by example, turning off the power around the house and pulling the plugs out of their sockets. I was touched. He usually NEVER turns off the lights or the AC or the TV or anything!
* 整列する日本人
http://twitter.com/HASUNA_Natsuko/status/46331839136276480
日本人すごい！！こんな時にも山手線ホームできれいに整列してる …涙。有楽町駅を上から眺む。 http://twitpic.com/48kn1u
Japanese people don’t shove
I'm looking at Yurakucho station from above. I see people standing in line, not pushing or shoving to get onto the Yamanote Line (probably the busiest line in central Tokyo), even at a time like this!
* パン屋
http://twitter.com/ayakishimoto/statuses/46403599743451136
昨日の夜中、大学から徒歩で帰宅する道すがら、とっくに閉店したパン屋のおばちゃんが無料でパン配給していた。こんな喧噪のなかでも自分にできること見つけて実践している人に感動。心温まった。東京も捨てたもんじゃないな。
The bakery lady
There was a small bread shop on the street I take to go to school. It has long been out of business. But last night, I saw the old lady of the shop giving people her handmade bread for free. It was a heart-warming sight. She, like everyone else, was doing what she could to help people in a time of need. Tokyo isn’t that bad afterall!
* 日本ってすごい
http://twitter.com/tksksks/statuses/46403815397801984
日本って凄い。官僚も民間も、皆で助けようとしてる。トラックの運転手も有志で物資運んでるらしいし、東北の交通整備をヤクザさんがやってるという話も聞いた。最近、日本に対して誇りを持てないことが続いていたけれど、そんなことない。日本は凄い国だ。素直に感動してる。日本国の皆さん頑張ろう！
Japan is a wonderful nation!
Both the government and the people, everyone is helping one another today. There are truck drivers helping evacuees move. I even heard that the “yakuza” (gangsters, organized crime groups) are helping to direct traffic in the Tohoku region! There have been many recent developments that have made me lose my sense of pride in my country, but not anymore. Japan is an amazing place! I’m just simply touched. Go Japan!
* twitterすごい
http://twitter.com/bobiko009/statuses/46403721046933504
Twitterの方々の情報とかが一致団結しててすごくたすかります。みなさま親切です！！こういうとき、なんか、感動します。最近は近所とつきあいなかったり冷たい世の中だとか思ってたけどそんなことなかったね。
Twitter is amazing!
The information shared to us all by the twitter community has been amazingly consistent with each other and has been so helpful. Thank you Twitterers! I’m very moved. People recently talk about social networks replacing traditional social life and making people cold and unsociable in real life. But … I guess that’s not true at all.
* ドイツ人の友達
http://twitter.com/sikkoku_otsuyu/status/46392832893796352
ドイツ人の友達が地震が起きた時に渋谷に居て、パニックになっていた所を日本人に助けてもらったらしく、その時の毅然とした日本人の態度や足並み乱さずに店の外に出てやるべきことを淡々とこなす姿にひどく感動し、まるでアーミーのようだったと言っていた。
From a German friend
A German friend of mine was in Shibuya (downtown Tokyo shopping district) when the earthquake hit. He was panicking when a Japanese passerby saved him, taking him into a building. My friend was blown away at how calm and disciplined this Japanese man was. He went out of the building with firm, unfaltering steps, did everything he was trained to do and came back. My German friend was deeply impressed by the Japanese people’s actions during the earthquake, saying they looked like a trained army.
* スーパーでの出来事
http://twitter.com/endless_6/status/46395420523503616
スーパーで無事買物出来ましたヽ(´o｀； でもお客さんのほとんどが他の人の事を考えて必要最低限しか買わない感じだったのが感動しました（涙）
At the supermarket
I just came back safely from the supermarket! Man, I was so touched at how everyone there was mindful of others, buying only as much as they needed and leaving the rest for the people behind them.
* 御殿場で
http://twitter.com/Raaaaayuu/statuses/46392890313801728
実際日本すごいよ。昨日信号が一カ所も機能していない御殿場市でもお互いにドライバー同士譲り合ってたし、地元のおじいちゃんおばあちゃんが手信号やってくれてたりで、混乱もなく本当感動した。9時間運転してたけど前車を煽るようなドライバーはもちろんいなかったし、みんな譲り合い精神。
Gotenba traffic
Japan is really something! Yesterday, not a single traffic light was functioning in Gotenba City. But drivers knew to take turns at intersections and give way to others when needed. Local people were using flags to direct traffic at intersections. I drove for 9 hours but never saw a single car trying to get in front of another. Every single driver on the road contributed to the traffic situation and as a result there was no confusion at all.
* 「みんな」
http://twitter.com/n_yum/statuses/46388003706380288
タクシー運ちゃんと電車駅員さんとおばさんと話したけど、みんな遅くまで帰れなかったりしてすごく疲れているのに、苛立つ事なく、言葉遣いもふるまいも丁寧で、逆に気遣われてしまった。｢みんな大変だから｣という"みんな"って意識があることに感動するし、私も受け継いで大事にしたい文化。
“All of us”
I spoke with an old taxi driver and some elderly staff at the train stations. All of them had been working non-stop and had not been able to go home for a long time. They were visibly very tired, but never once did they show any sign of impatience; they were gentle and very caring. They told me “… because all of us are in this together.” I was touched at what the notion of “all of us” meant to these elderly people. It is a value I will treasure and carry on to my generation.
* 日本の強さ
http://twitter.com/dita_69/status/46309373458382849
サントリーの自販機無料化softbankWi-Fiスポット解放、色んな人達が全力で頑張っててそれに海外が感動・協力してる。海外からの援助受け入れに躊躇したり自衛隊派遣を遅らせたりしてた阪神淡路大震災の頃より日本は確実に強い国になってるんだ。みんな頑張ろう。
A strong Japan
Suntory Beverages has set up free vending machines. Softbank Telephone services is offering free Wifi spots. Everyone in Japan is putting everything they can into helping one another. Japan is also now receiving aid from abroad. Compared to the Kobe earthquake, when Japan took too long to contemplate accepting foreign aid or dispatching the self-defense force to join the rescue effort, Japan has definitely grown into a far stronger nation. Be strong, everyone!
* 朝礼
http://twitter.com/kyoheimai/status/46374747755388928
今朝の朝礼で「何があっても決して不安な顔は見せずに売り場に立つ以上はおもてなしをする気持ちを忘れずにお客様を安心させてあげてください」ちょっと感動した。がんばるか。開店です!
Morning Ceremony
At the shopping center I work at, every morning we have a ritual (common in Japan) where we stand and recite, “No matter what the situation, I will never show anxiety before my customer; in all customer-facing situations I will treat my customers with respect and do everything I can to make them feel comfortable and at ease”. Today, these words were all actually kind of touching. Well, so the day begins! Here we go people, open shop!
* 井上さん
http://twitter.com/frankyonn/status/46401442583552000
井上雄彦さんがものすごい勢いで笑顔のイラストをいっぱいあげてて感動する。励ましとか勇気とかメッセージって、こういうことなんだなーと思う。 ＲＴ@inouetake Smile42.
Mr. Inoue
Mr. Inoue has been churning out drawings of smiling and laughing faces at an amazing pace! Things like this remind me again of what it truly means to give people a message of strength and courage.
* 学び
http://twitter.com/chaos_chaotic/statuses/46388646038876160
TLの拡散希望を見て思ったことは、阪神淡路大地震から学んだことがとても多くツイートされていること。当たり前のことなんだけど、やはり人間は、学んで考えることができる生き物なんだと改めて思い、感動した。
Lessons Learnt
What caught my attention on twitter is that a lot of the tweets were about the Kobe earthquake and how what we have learned from it has been put into practice this time around. I know it goes without saying, but I was once again reminded of how humans are indeed creatures that possess the amazing ability to think and learn from experience. It’s a great thought.
* ローマから
http://twitter.com/tsubakianna/statuses/46387133396688896
ローマにいる友達からメール。ローマの人々はニュースを見ながらこのような状況でも冷静に対処する日本人に感動し、尊敬の念を覚えながら、非常に心配しているとのことです。
Message from a friend in Rome
My friend in Rome emailed me. He said that people in Rome are watching the news and sharing their amazement and their heartfelt respect at how, even at a time like this, the people of Japan are able to remain calm and systematically respond to the situation. People in Rome are thinking of us and are very concerned for us.
* 声をかけること
http://twitter.com/RUMI88LoL/statuses/46342599149240320
昨日、裏の家の高１になるお兄ちゃんに感動した。 家に１人で居たらしく、地震後すぐ自転車で飛び出し近所をひと回り。 【大丈夫ですか―――！？】と道路に逃げてきた人達にひたすら声掛けてた。あの時間には老人や母子しか居なかったから、声掛けてくれただけでもホッとしたよ。 ありがとう。
A strong voice
Yesterday, I was impressed and touched by the actions of my neighbor’s 13-year-old-boy. He was home alone when the earthquake hit. But instead of hiding, as soon as the earthquake quieted down, he jumped on his bicycle and road around the block repeatedly shouting at the top of his voice, “Is everyone alright? Is everyone okay?” At the time, there were only women and children and the elderly in the homes. I cannot describe how comforting it was just to hear a strong voice asking if I was okay. Thank you!
* 助け合い
http://twitter.com/sorry_no_user/statuses/46332985133375488
警備員の友人何人かが町田〜相模大野で夜間警備のボランティアをしていたので手伝ってきた。年齢問わずいろんな知らない人同士が助け合っていて心強かった。ちょっと感動してトイレの隅で泣いた。
The beauty of helping one another
I went out last night to help some friends who were volunteering as security personnel between Machida City and Sagami Ohno City. I saw total strangers, both young and old, helping each other along everywhere I turned and was heartened with an overwhelming feeling of encouragement. I was so touched I hid behind the toilets and cried.
* バイクでよければ
http://twitter.com/hikaru_star/statuses/46332900928532480
僕は感動しました。バイトの先輩が1人でも救うために寒い中紙に「バイクでよければ送ります」と書き駅前で掲げ鳶職のお兄ちゃんを所沢まで送ったそうです。世の中まだ捨てたもんじゃないなって思いました。本当に尊敬です！！自分もなんか人の役に立ちたいと生まれて初めて思いました。
I just have a bike
I’m so touched! My colleague at my part time job, wanting to help even just one extra person, wrote a sign saying “I just have a bike, but if you don’t mind hop on!”, rode out on his motorbike, picked up a stranded construction worker and took him all the way to Tokorozawa! Respect! I have never felt so strongly that I want to do something helpful for others.
* 乗り合い
http://twitter.com/pao313/statuses/46332792174411776
浦和美園からタクシー使えると思ったのが甘かった…30分歩いてたら知らない人が車に乗せてくれた（つд；*) 人間の優しさに感動。ありがとうございました。
Sharing your ride
It was stupid of me to think I could catch a cab at Urawamien Station. I ended up walking 30 minutes and then finally was picked up by a stranger who offered to give me a lift. I’m touched by the warmth of human kindness. Thank you, thank you!
* 開放
http://twitter.com/robasuke23/statuses/46326711935172609
昨日、歩いて帰ろうって決めて甲州街道を西へ向かっていて夜の21時くらいなのに、ビルの前で会社をトイレと休憩所として解放してる所があった。社員さんが大声でその旨を歩く人に伝えていた。感動して泣きそうになった。いや、昨日は緊張してて泣けなかったけど、今思い出してないてる。
Rest here!
Last night, I decided, rather than stay at the office, I should try walking home. So I slowly made my way west on Koshu freeway on foot. It was around 9PM when I saw an office building that had a sign that said “Please use our office’s bathrooms! Please rest here!” The employees of the office were loudly shouting out the same to all the people trying to walk home. I was so touch I felt like crying. Well, I guess I was too tense yesterday to cry, but now the tension is wearing off and am very much in tears.
* コンビニ
http://twitter.com/sugarun/statuses/46323030732967936
停電地区のほとんどの店が店を閉めてる中、あるセブンイレブンが店内陳列棚にいくつもろうそくを置いて、営業をしていた。レジが使えないため在庫確認用のハンディで値段確認し読み上げ、もう1人が電卓で計算、もうひとりが懐中電灯で照らす。その状態でレジ２台稼動させていた。感動した。
At the convenience store
While most of the convenience stores near the station were closed because of the quake, there was just one Seven Eleven that was open. The employees had lit lots of candles and put them on the stores shelves. The cash register was not working and they could not take inventory, so the employees worked in threes, one reading up the item description and price, another punching the numbers into a calculator, and the last one using a flashlight to help them work. The store managed to operate both “cash registers” efficiently this way. Impressed!
* 避難所
http://twitter.com/msakatan/statuses/46302864980705280
長女いわく、横浜の避難所に向かう時に、知らない人達と声を掛け合い、場所を教え合っていたそうです。普段は冷たいと思っていた他人の優しさに触れ、感動したそうです。日本人のいざという時の団結力を再認識しました。まだまだ日本も捨てたものではないです。
On the way to the emergency evacuation area
My oldest daughter was making her way to Yokohama’s emergency evacuation area. Total strangers were helping each other out and showing each other the way to the emergency evacuation area. She told me she was moved at how strangers, who can seem so cold at times, showed her kindness and care. I was reminded at the Japanese peoples’ inherent ability to immediately unite in the face of adversity. Today, I have discovered a newfound faith in my nation and my people.
* 呼びかけ
http://twitter.com/akanensm/status/46214540161064960
何時間も歩き続けてたんだけど、至る所でトイレかしますとか、休憩できますとか言うビルや飲食店が沢山あって感動しました。とある企業ビルの人がボランティアで、○○線運転再開ですー！とか、休憩できますー！！って呼びかけてるの見て感動して泣きそうになったマジでw日本も捨てたもんじゃないな
A big, kind voice
I’ve been walking for many hours now. I’m touched at how everywhere I turn, there are shops open with people shouting “Please use our bathroom!” or “Please rest here!” There were also office buildings where people with access to information were voluntarily shouting out helpful tips, like “**** line is now operational!” Seeing things like this after walking for hours and hours made me feel like weeping with gratitude. Seriously, there is still hope for this country!
* ホームにて
http://twitter.com/masa_kisshie/statuses/46323838316843008
都営大江戸線の光ヶ丘方面行きは、非常に混雑しています。ホームにも、改札の外にも、電車を待つ溢れんばかりの人。でも、誰一人列を崩さず、通路を開け、係員の誘導に従っている。ロープがあるわけでもないのに、通る人のための通路スペースが。その不自然なほどの快適さに、ただただ感動するばかり。
On the platform
The Oedo Subway Line for Hikarigaoka is very congested. On the platform and at the gate there are just crowds and crowds of people waiting for the train. But in all the confusion, every last person is neatly lined up waiting his or her turn while managing to keep a passage of space open for staff and people going the other way. Everyone is listening to the instructions from the staff and everyone acts accordingly. And amazingly … there isn’t even a rope or anything in sight to keep people in queue or open space for staff to pass, they just do! I am so impressed at this almost unnatural orderliness! I have nothing but praise for these people!
* 駅員さん
http://twitter.com/tadakatz/status/46274214654787584
終夜運転のメトロの駅員に、大変ですねって声かけたら、笑顔で、 こんな時ですから！だって。捨てたもんじゃないね、感動した。
Station staff
I said to a Tokyometro station staff who was on all-night duty, “I’m sure it has been a tough night for you. Thank you.” He responded with a smile, “On a night like this, gladly!” I was touched.
* おっちゃん
http://twitter.com/sumonya/status/46479563412348928
昨日4時間かけて歩いて帰ってきた主人。赤羽で心が折れそうになってた時「お寒い中大変ですね！あったかいコーヒーどうぞ！」って叫びながら無料配布してるおっちゃんに出会った。これがあったから頑張れたそうだ。もう5回もこの話をしてくるので本当に嬉しかったんだと思う。おっちゃんありがとう。
Coffee
My husband finally got home very late last night after walking for 4 hours. He told me he felt like giving up at around Akabane, when an elderly man who was going around handing out free coffee saw him, gave him a steaming cup and said, “You must be tired and cold. Here, have some coffee!” My husband told me that it was because of this elderly man that he found the will and strength to continue walking. I’ve already heard this story from him five times tonight, so no doubt he was really, really touched! Thank you to my husband’s anonymous helper!
* 献血の列
http://twitter.com/NOBCHIDORI/status/46477518169047040
日本は強いです！大阪難波の献血施設は被災地の方の為に超満員の順番待ちでした。私欲の無い列を初めて見ました。感動しました。被災地の方々、全国でその辛さを受け止めます。諦めずに頑張って下さい！
Blood donations
Japan is strong! At Osaka I saw a LONG line of people waiting to give blood at the blood donation center. This is the first time I have seen such a queue of selfless people waiting patiently in line just to give. It was a moving sight! To everyone in the hard-hit areas, we your countrymen accept your suffering as our own and we share in your grief. Do not give up! Stay strong!
* 節電営業
http://twitter.com/hisyakakukeima/status/46584079558250496
近所のスーパー・サミットに来てみたら、通常深夜1時まで営業なのに大きい看板が付いていなかった。早めに店を閉めたのかと思ったら、外の電気だけ消して節電しつつ営業していた。ちょっと感動
Saving electricity for the North
I went to my neighborhood supermarket and was initially surprised that their neon signs were off. They usually are open till 1AM. I then found out that they were open, but were saving electricity so that more power could be channeled to the hard-hit coastal areas. Wow!
* 買うのやめるわ
http://twitter.com/raai15/status/46546475362160640
バイト先に若いお兄さんたちが軍団でお酒を買いに来たんだけど、その中の一人が｢やべえ、オレお酒のためにしかお金持ってきてないから募金できん。ちょっとこれ買うのやめるわ｣って言って商品返品してそのお金全部募金してた。お友達も続々と募金しててすごい感動した。 すごいよ
Not enough money!
At the store where I work, a huge group of young men suddenly came in to buy booze. One of them suddenly said, “Oops, I only have enough money to buy booze, I can’t donate! Forget the booze, maybe next time!” and instead put ALL his money into the disaster relief donation box. One by one, every single one of the army of youths threw all their money into the box after him. What a heart-warming sight that was!
* いつでも買える
http://twitter.com/7474529/status/46565903520907264
今日、募金箱に金髪にピアスの若い兄ちゃんが万札数枚入れていた。そしてその友人に｢ゲームなんていつでも買えるからな｣と言っていたのが聞こえて私含め周りの人達も募金していた。人は見た目じゃないことを実感した。そんなお昼でした。 この話感動しました。
Goth youth
A goth youth with white hair and body piercings walked into my store and shoved several hundred dollars (several tens of thousands of yen) into the disaster relief fund donation box. As he walked out, I and people around me heard him saying to his buddies, “I mean, we can buy those games anytime!” At that, we all opened our wallets and put our money into the donation box. Really, you cannot judge people by their appearances.
* 絶対うまいはず
http://twitter.com/kyugatimuti/statuses/46594200061493249
僕も秋葉からの帰りにおにぎりとみそ汁配ってる方に会いました、感動しました、チャリだったからダイジョブです他の人にって言ったけどもらっておけばよかったなぁ絶対うまかったと思う
They looked absolutely delicious!
I too saw the guy handing out free rice balls and miso soup on the way back from Akihabara. I was on my bicycle so I told him, “I’m okay, please give it to other people!” On hindsight, I should have taken one … they looked absolutely delicious!!
* お菓子いっぱい
http://twitter.com/moebamuse/status/46379810217406465
すごい。弟たった今ディズニーランドから帰宅したんだけど。新品のお菓子袋いっぱいにもらってきて、客全員分の帰りの交通費負担してくれたんだって。一晩中、何か言えば全て対応してくれたって。やっぱり世界のディズニーランドなんだね。
Another Disney episode
Amazing! My brother just managed to get home from Disneyland right now. He’s got bags and bags of free sweets. Furthermore, Disneyland paid for every customer’s travel fare back. All night long, the staff responded immediately and fully to every request he made. Disneyland is truly a world class brand!
* 困ったときは！
http://twitter.com/ryoshun49/statuses/46605524434821120
昨日青葉台駅で帰宅困難者が溢れる中、車に乗ってる人が「○○方面の方どうぞ！」って行って車に乗せてた。「困った時はみんな一緒ですから！」って言ってた。超感動したの思い出した。
Same boat!
Last night, Aobadai station was jammed with stranded people unable to get home. But there were private cars with drivers shouting “If you’re going in the direction of ****, please hop on!” I was able to hitch a ride on one of them. When I thanked the driver, he replied “No worries! We’re all on the same boat. We have to stick together!”
* 充電されたい方は・・・・
http://twitter.com/yamachin_x1/statuses/46609620210421760
避難所にいたときに、社会人1年生で、研修でこっちにきてた女の子が、たまたま携帯のバッテリーも持参してたらしく、体育館のコンセントを使用する許可ももらい、「携帯の充電をされたい方は、ご自由につかってください」と呼びかけて回ってたんだ。僕はその子にとても感動したんだよ･･
Need to charge your phone?
At the emergency evacuation area, a young first-year intern at my company who had brought her phone’s charger got permission from the facility to use their power socket and went around shouting “Anyone need to charge their phone? Please use my charger!” Just a little thing, but I was touched.
