I noticed today that the sky was looking really purple-y and took a photo. As I was uploading the photo to twitter, the tornado siren went off.

I am terrified of that. So I hastily unplugged my computer, grabbed my phone and BBtheWonderdog and raced down stairs and dove into the shower. I was SO happy that Boo Boo laid down right next to me. Nevermind that I had a death grip on his collar.

On my way into the bathroom, I flipped on the radio which is set to the local radio station. They were telling every one to take cover. They said to make sure you have shoes on.

I looked down: flip flops.

Shoes?

I never thought of that.

The announcer went on to say that if there is a tornado and you are climbing out of the debris, you are going to want to make sure you have shoes on.

I’m not the kind of person who wears shoes. Not even in the wintertime. I just don’t like them and would rather be barefooted. But it makes a lot of sense.

So I sat there in the bathroom for about 5 minutes, praying, while the dangerous weather passed by, fast and furious.

I can’t imagine that I will have shoes on my feet the next time I hear a tornado siren and I will not be sure to grab them but I’m really happy that my prayer for protection was heard this time. 🙂

I sincerely doubt they have tornadoes in Riyadh. Boo Boo and I are ready to go, David. Hurry up before we make our way there via tornado.