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

Rain, Mud, and Landslides, Oh My!

I was driving my car to my first stopping point (from there I would hitchhike back to the beach and begin my walk) however highway 74 from Dana Point to Lake Elsinore was closed due to landslides. I asked an attendant how long it would be closed, and he told me 3-4 days. All would be great if I had couch surfing hosts to stay at, but I cant afford to stay in hotels either.

I decided to modify my route slightly. So now, instead of starting at Dana Point I will be starting this morning from Oceanside CA. I will head toward Banning, CA which is about 70 miles, and it is part of the original route I would be taking from Dana Point, so the majority of the route remains unchanged.

I got permission to sleep at a Chevron station last night. Thank you folks!

I'm eating breakfast burritos from McDonald's for breakfast now, while typing this. And will soon head to Walmart to get a few supplies and ankle braces, if they have them.
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