Position Statement

Greetings, my name is Marvin. Welcome to Impermanent Insanity Mobile. For many reasons I am embarking on a “Walk Across America”.

I hope to bring awareness to mental illness, particularly three of which I have – Major Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Depersonalization Disorder, I would like to particularly bring more awareness to Depersonalization Disorder, a rare but devastating mental illness.

I also hope to bring inspiration to those who suffer from any mental illness. To show them that we are not defined by mental illness., that we are people first, and not our diagnosis. And as a whole person, we can do anything we set our minds to.

This walk is also about Full Disclosure. I have a companion website, Impermanent Insanity, in which I discuss very personal and private thoughts and experiences. Absurd things that have happened in my life, that could have been taken directly from a science fiction novel.

Some of you will think I'm either insane or have an overactive imagination, but to the few of you who see the connection, I tell you the truth for what it is worth.

This Walk is also about clearing my mind, losing weight (I am 60-70 lbs overweight), and interacting and experiencing life with others. It's about Honesty. It is also about regaining control of my life.

Sincerely

Marvin Kirkland

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Day 1

I began my day by following (in my car) the google walking directions to Bonsall which is 13.5 miles away from Oceanside beach. I asked the manager at a McDonalds if I could park my car there for the day and he said I could. So I starting hitchhiking toward the beach and after 1.5 miles a kind man (Alan) gave me a lift to the beach, where I began walking toward my car. Oceanside is a fairly good size city with a lot of traffic and crosswalks. So it took me longer to get out of city limits. Lots of the shoulders of roads were closed due to landslides. So it was a tight fit at times. I'm at McDonalds now using my iPad to type and send this. They have allowed me keep my car parked overnight (which is also where I sleep). Having said that, I think I'm going to call it a day. I may take tomorrow to rest my feet and ankles. Flat feet and sports injuries.

13.5 productive miles + 1.5 backtrack miles = 15 miles total today
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