So, living in California - I've been getting used to driving on the wrong side, being a bit more polite and using drive-thru's for everything. One thing I can't deal is with is earthquakes. Last night, while alone at work, we had a pearler. Sure it's kinda exciting for a Melbourne lass, but each time, I end up running in a circle around the room (not unlike a flappy bird that accidentally flies inside your lounge room and bangs into windows trying to get out), frantically thinking, "Doorway! Doorway! Doorway!"

By the time I get to stand in the doorway, it's all over. I'm so glad no-one has seen me play this out yet. Although now I've told you all, you've got a pretty good picture.

I don't even know what the right thing to do is. Get under a desk? Stand in a doorway? Run outside screaming? Set off the fire extinguisher? Use it for an excuse to flirt (I used to know a guy who would fall on girls at parties and say, 'earthquake' which would always end in a pash)...I'm too lazy to google and this is a forum so some advice please...