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 19, 2010

Walk Across America - Day 1

Friday, December 16 was the beginning of my modified "walk Across America". I walked 16 miles from Salinas CA to Gonzales CA. It was a great exhilarating walk in the valley. Not a whole lot of shoulder room on old stage road, but I managed. Saw a dead peacock : (
I had purchased a rain suit from walmart the day before for 20$. The crotch split in just hours. U get what u pay for, I guess. My feet and ankles affected me the most. In fact, I'm taking two days off to recuperate. I will begin where I left off on Friday. I used a smaller walmart backpack since I wouldn't be taking o much at one time. The straps were difficult to manipulate and there was not enough torso length. Another piece of junk. Luckily, I brought my good backpack with me. I also bought a new pair of rain pants. Costed me 40$ but they are breathable tough. Hopefully they last a while.
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