I Just Lived Through My First Tornado

Julie had made plans for a trip to New York city with some of her family , which meant they all spent the night here last night. I didn't feel like going on this trip so I just remained in bed this morning and stayed out of the way.

Five women all trying to get ready to leave before 8:00AM and with only one bathroom and shower in the house. The noise was a thunderous rumble for a good hour and half, and you could feel the panic in the air. Things were being dropped, people were getting in each others way, there was banging, thumping and the cries of "you're not going to wear THAT are you??" could be heard throughout the storm. For some reason I dared to peek out from under my covers just as a huge bright flash appeared right above my head, "Sorry Bubba, I gotta put my makeup on in here!" I once again cower into the safety of my bed.

Then, just as quickly as it all started it ended with an abrupt slam of the front door. My eyes grew larger as I strained to hear any signs of this massive beast lingering around me. There was a strange calmness, and the erie silence of the aftermath was very unsettling. I was still hiding under the covers unsure if it was safe to venture out yet. Slowly I emerged from my bunker only to witness the destruction cause by this awesome natural phenomenon. I then realize that things.... as we once knew them.... would never be the same.