4:30 PM
It rained almost the entire night, however, our shelter kept us relatively dry with the exception of a few drips and some damp, cold feet. When we woke up, quite cold and damp, we tried to get a fire going, but EVERYTHING was soaking wet, making it difficult to get a flame. After an hour or two, we finally managed to get a blaze and by about 11:00 we had purified some water and cooked a large pot of oatmeal for breakfast.
It's weird to feel as dehydrated and hungry as we did, yet know that you won't be able to get food until you exert yourself to make it happen. Then, the food that you manage to produce (in our case, the plain oatmeal with some raisins and almonds), tastes better than anything you've eaten before. For me this was enlightening because it shows that in situations of pressing need, we value smaller things much more. As a modern, middle class, American citizen, I have been spoiled by the availability of necessities. Right now, we are living without many of these comforts we take for granted, and because of this it's easier for me to understand how privileged I am.
It is also the largest form of motivation. Take away something that literally keeps your body going, and all you will think about is replenishing that thing. At some points, however, your ability to do these things is overtaken by a feeling of hopeless drowsiness.
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