Final Blog Entry

During the 17 days to make a difference I have learned that when you help others, it makes them feel better and it saves them some time.

I put in 9/10 effort in this task because I tried my best to make other people feel better and i think it was quite worth while because it helps others.

I have learned that it's really good to be a good citizen because it makes other people's lives easier and it helps them and most of the time they appreciate which makes you feel good..

Day 17 - Wednesday 3 June

Today was my last day of 17 days to make a difference. I gave my friend, Gideon, a slice of my pizza because I wasn't hungry. I know he appreciated it because he had a huge smile and said "thanks man". I also felt good because I didn't need it and he was really happy. I also helped my younger brother get ready for bed. My parents appreciated it because they said thank you and I also put all of my family's dishes in the dishwasher and I fed my dog. I think she appreciated it...

Day 16 - Tuesday 2 June

Today I gave my dog some of my dinner because she was sitting on the floor looking at me for the whole time we were at the table. I know that my dog appreciated it because she looked happy and kept following me for the rest of the night. I also felt good because I gave up a bit of my dinner for her and that made me lose about 1g so I'm losing some weight. I also helped my dad wash the dishes because my mum went to bed early because she wasn't feeling well. My dad appreciated me helping him because he said thanks.

Day 15 - Monday 1 June

Today I brought in the newspaper for my mum because she was really cold and didn't want to go outside. She said "thank you" and was happy with me. I felt good because she normally has to go outside and get it. I also went and got my dog from my neighbour's house when we found out that she escaped because my mum was in her dressing gown and didn't want to go outside. :)

Day 14 - Sunday 31 May

Today i made toasted sandwiches for my family for lunch. They all said thank you so they appreciated it and I felt good as well.

Day 13 - Saturday 30 May

Today for my kind deed I set the table for dinner and I helped my brother on his game. My mum was thankful when I set the table because she smiled and said thanks and my brother was happy with me because I did something he couldn't do.

Day 12 - Friday 29 May

Today I was off school because I hurt my arm and I had a cold, but I still managed to do a good deed by setting the table and also helping my mum with dinner. She said "thank you" and I felt good because I saved her some time.

Day 11 - Thursday 28 may

Today after my basketball game finished I helped the organisers put away the seating. I know they appreciated it because they said "thanks" and I felt really good because they have to do it every time.

Day 10 - Wednesday 27 May

My good deeds for today were helping my little brother with his homework and setting the table before dinner. My mum appreciated me setting the table because she said " thanks alex " and my brother was happy when I helped him with my homework. I felt good because I helped out my family.

Day 9 - Tuesday 26 May

Today i set the table for my mum and she appreciated it because she said thanks and she got on with making dinner. I also shared some of my food at lunch and I know my friends appreciated it because they said thank you, and i felt good.

Day 8 - Monday 25 May

Today when I was walking home with oli and alex I gave alex a bar because he was hungry. I know that he appreciated it because he said thanks and I felt good because I wasn't hungry so I didn't need it.

Day 7 - Sunday 24 May

Today I went on freerice.com and donated 2600 grains of rice.I felt good because I donated some rice to people in poor countries. I also turned on the heater in my brother's room because it was really cold at night. I felt good because he said thank you.

Day 6 - Saturday 23 May

Last night I started the 20 hr famine and I'm doing the no food famine. I have made a difference because I raised money for World Vision to help people in poor countries. When I was doing the famine I felt good (and hungry) because now I know what it's like to not eat for a while.

Day 5 - Friday 22nd May

Today when I was playing soccer on the courts my friend accidentally kicked the ball over the fence and into the carpark and I went and got it for him. He appreciated it because he said thanks and he said that if i kick it over he would get it for me. I also raised $10 more for the 40 hr famine.

Thursday 21 May - Day 4

Today I helped my mum make dinner and I also set the table and then cleared the table after dinner. I know I made a difference because my mum was happy and said 'thanks' I also felt good when I did it because she apppreciated it.

Wednesday 20 May - Day 3

Today for my good deed I packed the dishwasher after dinner and I helped my little brother on his scooter. I know my parents appreciated it when I packed the dishwasher because they said thanks and my brother said thanks as well. I felt good because I did something I don't normally do for my parents and it was actually quite fun helping my brother on his scooter. I also went on www.freerice.com and donated some rice.

Tuesday 19 May - Day 2

Today for my good deed I helped my dad wash our jet ski when he got home from fishing. He appreciated it because he said thank you and I felt good because I saved my dad lots of time. I also helped my mum make dinner and I know she appreciated it because she said thank you.

Monday 18 May - Day 1

Today for my good deed I invited my friend over to play at my house because his mum was sick. He said thanks and was happy to come over. I felt good too because it was fun when he was here.