Day 17: Friday, July 4, 2008

Today is the last day of 17 days to make a difference. I have decided to do something big to round it all off.

What I did to make a difference was that I folded the laundry. No one in my family enjoys doing that, and usually the job gets dumped on me. However today, I volunteered to do it, and even though my mum growled at me for nothing at all, I kept my mouth shut and kept folding.

No body said thank you, but its alright because I feel happy that I spent a good 10 minutes doing something I hated doing.

Day 16: Thursday, June 3, 2008

Today my mum had to go out, so she asked me to make dinner. Since I was thinking about what I could do to make a difference, I said yes. Then, mum started giving me all these complicated instructions about how to boil brocolli and how to turn on the oven and cook the fish fingers.

I made dinner as best as I could, and I hope that it'll be ok. I know I made a difference because mum really had to go out, and she'll be late if she had to cook dinner. I know she appreciated it because before she left, she said thank you, Angeline.

Day 15: Wednesday, June 2, 2008

I did two good deeds today. My first good deed was that I stacked Clyde's chair for him. Even though I think he saw me doing it, he didn't say thank you.

My other good deed was that it was chilly and my mum was outside, tidying the car. I offered to help, but she said no. So instead, I made two hot cups of soup for her and me. I know I made a difference because she said thank you Angeline, I really appreciate it.

Day 14: Tuesday, July 1, 2008

I slept pretty well last night, so I was in an ok mood this morning. What happened was that it was time to leave the house for school, and I had left my school bag in the kitchen, so I had to grab it before getting in the car. When I got my bag, I noticed Austin's lunchbox on the counter, and I knew that he must have forgotten to put his lunch inside his bag.

Usually I would have just yelled for Austin to come get his lunch, but today I didn't. Instead, I grabbed the box and the bag of chips that came with it and took it with me to the car. Mum and my brothers were waiting inside the car for me. I gave Austin's lunchbox to him.

I know I made a difference because he said thank you and mum also said thank you. If I hadn't brought Austin his lunch and left it in the kitchen, he would have to go hungry today and no one likes to be hungry.

Day 13, Monday, June 30, 2008

I'm finally finished with science fair, so I have a bit more time. My kind deed of the day was that I made my dad's lunch for tomorrow. Usually he makes his own the night before, and then puts in in the fridge, but today, when I saw him putting the vegies into his lunchbox, I offered to do it instead.

So I put chicken, potatoes, salmon and vegies into his lunchbox and I made sure he had plenty of sauce. I know I made a difference because he said thank you.

I also cleared the dishes from the table and stacked them neatly into the right side of the sink for my brother to wash. He is very particular about which side of the sink the dishes are on. Even though it is my job to clear the table on Monday nights, I made sure I did it nicely.

Day 12: Sunday, June 29, 2008

Today my family and I went out into the city for lunch. Me and my mum needed to go toilet, and my good deed was that I held the door open for another lady who was also in the toilet.

I know I made a difference because she had wet hands and its not nice to touch the door handle with wet hands because you'll get the handle wet.

Even though she didn't say thank you, she smiled at me!

Day 11: Saturday, June 28, 2008

My kind deed of the day wasn't exactly what you'll call big, because I am very, very busy with science fair homework.



What I did was that I drawed the blinds in my brother's bedroom, and made Amos' bed.


I know I made a difference because Amos rarely ever make his bed, and mum has to nag him to do it. And after doing that, I brushed Amos' hair for him. He hardly ever brushes his hair either!

Amos must have felt pleased that I made his bed for him because he's not very good at making beds.

Day 10: Friday, June 27, 2008

Today, my mum had to go out and do some errands and she said she would not be home to make dinner for us. My kind deed was that I made dinner for us, so she would not have to worry about dinner and could do her errands in peace.

I took pizza out of the freezer and put it in the oven with some chicken nuggets. However, I put the oven on grill and I placed the temperature on too high. I was busy watching tv when I smelt the pizza because Austin had opened the oven and was checking the pizza. I rushed over to check (a song I really liked was playing on juice) and I saw that the pizza was burned. When I looked closer, it wasn't that bad, or at least the nuggets weren't burnt.

Day 9: Thursday, June 26, 2008

My good deed of the day was that after school today, my little brother wanted to polish up his touch skills so I agreed to play with him for a while.

I know I made a difference because I know it's not fun playing touch all by yourself.

Even though my brother did not say thanks after, I know he was happy that I helped him practice.

I also made soup for my mum today.

Day 8: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

I had to look after my godsister today, but that is not my kind deed. My kind deed was that I gave her some cookies because she was hungry.

I know I made a difference because her mother would not be picking her up untill 5 o'clock, and it would'nt be nice to just let her go hungry.

Even though she didn't say thank you, I know that she was happy because who would like to feel hungry anyway?

Day 7: Tuesday, June 24, 2008

When I got home, it was very very cold and I was freezing. My kind deed was that I made two cups of soup (very hot), one for my mum and one for me, and a cup of milo for my brother, Austin. Mum was pleased with the soup because its not very often I make things for her, but Austin wasn't so happy about the milo.

"I told you to make me some thing nice and hot, and milo's hot but not nice" he said to me. I was quite offended because he was the one who told me to make something for him, and it's not like a have to, anyway. I told Mum on him, so she made him say thank you, and made him finish the milo. :P

After finishing the milo, Austin started drinking Mum's soup. Instead of telling him off, she told him to half the soup into another cup and drink that.

Even though Austin wasn't exactly grateful about me making him something, at least I managed to show him some kindness today, and maybe next time he'll make me something.

Day 6: Monday, June 23, 2008

My kind deed of the day was that I helped Clyde stack his chair after school without him even knowing it. I know I made a difference because he wasn't there to stack his chair, and it might be left unstacked if I didn't do it.

Even though Clyde had no idea that I stacked his chair, I still feel good that I did it.

Day 5: Sunday, June 22, 2008

I did quite a few kind deeds today. For starters, I helped Amos continue with his project. I made and painted a roof for his model house. I know I made a difference because Amos would not know how to do it, and I don't think anyone else in my familywould be willing to help out. Amos was thankful for my help because after I was done, he said thank you.

Another good deed that I did today was that I washed the lunch dishes and made most of dinner for my mum. I know I made a difference because noone else would wash the dishes if I didn't and my Mum needed help with making dinner.

And I must say dinner was very nice!

Day 4: Saturday, June 21, 2008

The kind deed I did today was that I helped my little brother, Amos, to finish off this school project of his. He had to make a model floating home that was ecological. I helped him to paint the walls and floor of his home, while he played with some of my dad's tools.

I know I made a difference because without me doing it, Amos would not be able to do it himself because he's a terrible painter. I feel that it was very nice of me to help him out because it took quite a lot of my time, and I could have spent that time doing my own homework,eg: science fair.

I think that Amos might have felt pleased because he did not have to do the hard work and could play while his sister painted his house for him. After I finished painting his house, Mum made him say thank you to me.

Day 3: Friday, June 20, 2008

Something I did today to make a difference in my community was that I agreed to do the dishes tonight, although it was my brother's turn. The reason why I did this is because he had to go play basketball with his mates and if he washed the dishes, he might be late. I know I made a difference because if I did the dishes my brother, Austin, could quickly go off to where he needed to go.

I feel good that I am able to help out, and I also feel good because to make it up to me, Austin will do the dishes for me on Sunday. I guess Austin would feel good too because he got to have fun without washing the dishes.

Day 2: Thursday 19th of June

What I did to make a difference today was that I did the dinner dishes. I know I made a difference because the dishes were clean and my brother did not have to do it. Nobody in my family enjoys washing dishes, and I think it was nice of me to do them without much grumbling.

I personally do not like washing dishes, but someone has to do it anyway. Although nobody said thank you, I still think that they are grateful that they don't have to do the dishes.

Day 1: Wednesday, 18th June 2008

What I did today to make a difference to my community was that I cleared the table after dinner and wiped it down. I know I made a difference because if I didn't clear the table, my mum or brother will have to do it.

After that, I imagined myself in my mother's or brother's shoes and I thought how nice would it be if someone else did my chores for me.

I reckon that my brother might have felt quite happy that he did not have to clear and wipe down the table today, but perhaps he might not be so happy that he had to do the dishes today!