Rough Sailing

The wind has been really blowing for 24 hours. It has been up to 25 kts but mostly 20-22. I think it is settling down to 20 now. It has shifted to the east and will keep shifting to the ESE. That would be a help. I really don't like this rough sailing. The waves are 8 feet and really throw the boat around. I am still making almost 120 miles a day. I should cross the equator Monday night. I have not been fishing because it is too rough to cook. I just heat a can of something and that's all. Doing
anything in the galley is extremely challenging. I have been doing a lot of reading. I am sleeping okay. I am hoping the wind will settle down to 15 and make life aboard a little better.