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The Tsunami is something that I will always remember.

I can only imagine what it is like over in the torn countries who have lost so much by this tremendous force of nature. Looking at the photo’s and footage I can’t help but want to head over there to help. Realistically, there is little I can do over there without any medical or engineering training; so I am content to stay here.

My room mates talk about this as an act of nature; killing humans because of over population. I try not to reason such acts, it’s impossible to deduce reasoning from such a complex creature as ‘nature’. Though I think it is a little ’self-centred’ to think that this was part of an act to cull humanity or a sign of things to come. The Earth and it’s eco-system has been around for millions of years and is a ever evolving machine with complexities we have great difficulty understanding.
I suppose it’s only human nature to boil it down as ‘Nature is attacking us!’

Anyway you look at it I’m proud that Australia has acted so swiftly and compassionately. It’s only the beginning of the road to recovery though, and I’m sure Australia will help as best we can.
My deepest condolences to those of you who have lost ones.