The following is transcribed from Rowan Baker’s journal, found among her personal effects upon intake.

22 March 2018

Location: Big Apple Gas Station / Convenience Store

You survived Night One, Rowan. You should be proud of yourself. Give yourself a rest for once. When you get up, you can use some of your cash to buy food and other provisions you may need. Do not go crazy w/ spending. Only buy items w/ decent shelf lives. DO NOT STEAL.

Food Ideas:

• Trail mix (large bag is more expensive but cheaper per unit)
• Water (small-medium ONLY; refill as needed)
• Chips
• Granola Bars
• Beef jerkey
• Crackers/cereal/pretzels
• Lighter (improvised bur maybe?
• Fruit?

Goals for Today:

• Get food
• Familiarize self w/ city
• Locate food bank if possible
• Identify potential rest locations

Everything will be okay if you keep your head down, focus, and allow yourself to fade into the background. Remember: you are NOBODY.