Discomfort is temporary, experience is forever.

So here I am at mile 558! That means I have walked a total of 558 miles in about one month’s time! Not going to lie, I am pretty excited about it.

With that said, over the last couple of days it has been getting increasingly hotter and hotter every day. So in order to maintain my energy and strength for the 20+ mile days I have been putting in, I have found that taking a siesta during the day around 1pm-4pm and doing most of my big miles in the early hours and evening hours of the day have been the best times to hike in my opinion so far.

Just yesterday I was feeling extra beat from my morning hike and decided to snap a shot of what I looked like right before I drifted off to sleep, as I was curious on what I looked like since I haven’t looked in a while. When I looked at the image of the man in the screen staring back at me, I could barely even recognize him. Who was this person looking back at me blankly?

I was told I would change through out this experience, and I think I am starting to really understand what that really all means to me and my life.

My appreciation and respect for this planet has increased tenfold, as well as my tolerance to put up with uncomfortable situations.

I have found that discomfort is temporary, and experience is forever, and that we just have to be willing to try hard enough to gain that experience.

2,100 miles to go!