thirty nine

EXTREME IS GOOD

York Beach, Maine in October. There was a driving wind straight off of the ocean with nothing to stop it for thousands miles. The raw salt spray was filled with sand. I actually like an overcast day like this because it is extreme. 

I love the experience of extreme cold, extreme heat and extreme distances, I guess that says a lot about me. I like extremes because it helps me stay awake. Not that I would go to sleep but easy becomes tedious and boring over time. 

The hard work of 100 miles creates a physical tiredness I can't easily explain. At the end of the day I lay my aching body down and there is a strange sense of satisfaction. Just think I save my money and use my vacation to endure this torment, you either get it or you think I'm a complete idiot.