I just ate my last meal as a homeless man. It was a three day old banana I found in a dumpster and a stale snack cake.  I had found a few of them the first day and the first one I ate was the most amazing thing I ever ate. Now, it doesn’t taste so good.

I still have my bags on my feet. Thanks to the viewer who suggested that. They worked out perfect and kept my feet dry during this weather.  If it was warmer out, the plastic would have made me feet really hot, but this weather was just right.

Lots of people have suggested using baking soda. Many of the homeless and even viewers have said that baking soda serves many purposes.

I must admit that I have not been able to get clean. Baking sada can be used to brush your teeth, but it’s also used to clean up your hair. My hair is greasey and matted,  so I tried rubbing some baking soda through it.

I literally forgot my toothbrush. I was going to allow myself to bring one, but I forgot it. I’ve been trying to do my best with baking soda and my finger.

What has amzed me is how helpful the homeless have been. One man approached me and said he could help me. He offered to wash my socks for me. They don’t have much to offer, but they want to help.

Everyone has been so supportive. I was sitting in Gilbert Park for a while and everyone who passes by has great things to say. Everyone driving by honks and waves.

All of the people at the station have been worried about me. They have convinced me to eat at the Lighthouse Mission for lunch. Lots of viewers have suggested that since homeless people go there to eat, it’s ok for me to go there now too.  Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

The people at the Lighthouse Mission have been great too. While I haven’t been staying there, they keep checking on me. I appreciate what they have done for me and all the homeless here in Terre Haute.

Who knew that I would miss my daily coffee so much? This morning is going good already. Had some oranges out of a can for breakfast.

All the rain yesterday left me with wet shoes. They still haven’t dried out all the way.  I must admit wet feet are not fun.

When I spoke with one of my producers yesterday, she mentioned that people were interested in the charcoal I put in my water to ease my stomach. I think it worked, but I can’t be sure. I know one thing, it didn’t taste good.

I’ve signed more autographs as a homeless man, than I signed as a news man.

Sorry I haven’t been keeping up on this very much. I’m afraid my laptop battery will run out. My producer keeps checking in with me to trade out cell phone batteries and the laptop battery.

There is not much time to sleep. Since I’ve been doing live shots in the morning, at midday, the early and the late shows, plus shooting other video in between, I don’t get much rest. Then at night, it was hard for me to relax and I had to keep moving. I’m hoping tonight will go a lot better.

I think the question and answer session with the kids went really well. The students had some great questions and Bill Wilson had some interesting insight into the homeless.

I must admit, I’m starting to feel out of the news loop. Before speaking with the students, I had a chance to ask one of our photographers about the news. I got a little update on the explosion and the search for the missing student.

Last night was rough. I had to move to a few different places to try to find a place to sleep. The first place, I was asked to leave because I was on private property. The second place, I was asked to leave by the police. They knew who I was and I could not be there. Later, I had to move from where I was because I feared for my safety.

I did get a few hours of sleep, but not enough. I’m hoping to catch some sleep today.

Later today, I’m speaking to some students at Jackson Township Elementary School. A homeless man is going with me. We’re going to answer the kids questions. Hopefully they learn something about the homeless and want to help people in need.

Thanks for all your kind words.

I’m concerned about the rain. And that makes me even more worried about where I’m going to sleep tonight.

Today was exhausting. I never stopped moving very long the entire day and all my gear is pretty heavy.

Everyone who stops to talk to me has been very supportive. It’s great to know you care about me, but this is really about bring attention to other homeless people.

As the day goes on, people keep coming to talk to me. Most people are supportive of what I’m doing or ask why I’m doing this. One person even offered me money, but donations should really go to the people who need it, like at the Lighthouse Mission.

I walked by the Lighthouse Mission today and they invited me in. I said no, even though they were serving sauerkraut leftover from Strassenfest. I really want to find food for myself.

I’m not really sure where I’m going to sleep tonight. I may have to keep moving around.

I realized really quickly that I brought way too much stuff with me. I need the camera and computer to get my video to the station, but it’s all really heavy.

Dave Wire said it is going to rain, it’s a good thing I brought some plastic with me.

The only food I brought with me was a can of spaghetti Os. So for dinner, I’m going dumpster diving. I’m not going to cheat.