Ty's post

I mainly find myself regretting small meaningless things like being just off the answer to a problem when yet it was something close. However, I do regret things like not bonding with people when I first came to Pine Point and should have started making friends as soon as I could but its now that I'm becoming friends with a lot of people and now its the end of my time at Pine Point. I wish that I was making lots of friends back when I was in fifth grade because now I would have bonded more with everyone. (This is making me sad thinking back on all the years we all spent together as a class :( )

Lydia's Post

Sorry this is late. Like Ceilie, I often find myself dwelling on small things that have happened to me. I always think about what I should have said or done and how different things might be if I had done things differently. However, I think that we should not consider these mistakes regrets, but opportunities. Each time we make a mistake, we can learn from it and instead of regretting it, we can move on with our lives, a little bit wiser.

Kimo's Post

I don't believe in regrets. Or rather, I don't believe in sticking with your regrets and fretting over what could of been. I've had regrets of what others have done, such as my family moving. Other regrets I have are always pushing my friends away. Its always been hard for me to have a relationship that I don't feel like could end at an moment. Though this may not be the case with Pine Point, it has happened before, and I believe the only thing I can do for this regret is move on and live my life.

Wendell's Post

One thing that I regret is not working over the summer. I don't hold this regret as something as important as losing a family member, but if I had worked, life would be sweet. I would have money and maybe even my own computer. These are two things that I really need and want. Money, because there are things that I want to do and activities that I want to participate in. And a computer is something that I use a lot, and I need one of my own.

Julie's Post

Honestly I have no regrets. To me, everyday is a new day with different experiences. I wouldn't call the mistakes I have made throughout the course of my life regrets. I think that we haven't lived long enough to really experience what it's like to regret something. As I said before, everyday is a new day that are full of mistakes, but to me, everyday is a happy day!

Gabe's Post

One thing i regret is not standing up for people. Recently, i have seen bullying going on yet i have not done anything about it. I don't even know why. I have resolved to help out people who are being bullied from now on. For example, a few weeks ago i was hanging out with my friend and i saw some fourth graders from another school bugging a third grader and i told them to stop. They fourth graders, gazing at me in a terrified manor, nodded and walked away.

Timmy's Post

One thing I regret is not being around for my grandfather's death. At the time, I was in Canada enjoying myself watching lacrosse, but a lot of other people were crowded around his bed at his house watching him peacefully drift out of life. The thing I regret most about this is the family aspect. He thought that family was very important in life, so he built a dwelling for the family to come visit in. I wish that I could have helped to complete more of the family in his last few hours of life.

Olivia's post

One thing that I regret is three or four days before my grandma died she called me while I had a friend over, and we were going to leave for New Hampshire soon. She asked when we were leaving and what we were going to do when we were there. Then she said that she heard about this game called the choking game or something and she told me never to play it, because kids were dying from holding there breath. I told her I wouldn't and that none of my friends had done this. Eventually my dad came home and it was time to leave for New Hampshire. The thing that I regret most about this conversation is that when she was asking about New Hampshire, I wasn't really paying attention. I was just saying yeah and ok and didn't really sound interested because I had a friend over. When she died, I swore to never be an idiot and do stupid things that would get me in trouble or maybe even die. I hope my grandma is looking down on me and is happy about what she is seeing.

Rashad's Post

Though I don't have very many regrets in my life, one thing that I regret the most was for a music project last year. I was going through some dramatic changes in my family life I did not have much time to think about my actions, and I decided to copy an essay off of  the web. This scored me two in-school suspensions, and this was probably one of the worst moments in my life. Though I did this I am happy that I got my eyes opened in middle school and not in high school or college, where I could have gotten expelled or even arrested. One thing that I could have done to change this was to take advantage of my little free time and long 2 month period that Mrs. Lozis had given us for this, instead of holding it off until the las week of two.

Hannah's Post

I agree with Ceilie in the way that I definitly regret the small things, but something I still regret to this day is haunting me. In 7th grade, I got into a fight with my best friend. We were like sisters and did pretty much everything together and then all of a sudden things changed. Once she started going out with this boy we were slowly drifting apart, mainly because her boyfriend and I didn't get along. Her boyfriend and I tried to get along and my best friend and I had many long talks about it, but nothing was being resolved until she dumped him only to find out that it caused more drama. So over the course of that year we both left the friendship like it was nothing. I still get upset about it because this person was so important to me and now she's gone her way and I am slowly going mine and there's nothing I can do about it.

Ceilie's Post

I try to not regret what I have done in the past, but I do have a tendency to dwell on little, insignificant mistakes I have made. No matter how hard I try, I can't help but sometimes feel that I somehow went down the wrong path of life by making a simple mistake. One thing I really regret is not taking enough risks in my life. Sure, now I seem like I maybe do things on a whim or act without overanalyzing my actions. But years ago I seemed hesitant about life, always questioning the things I did, what effect it may have on me, and what other people would think. I have outgrown that stage. I still think before acting, but I think responsibly, not about everything that may result from this action. Even today, I wish I hadn't been uncertain about doing something a little risky, but rather gone with my gut. 

Kate's Post

Alot of people belive that we should not have regrets, but no matter what there is always going to be something you wish you didnt do or didnt say. The majority of things I regret are little things, like not speaking up. For excample, when the 9th grade kids and parents came to talk about drug use, Ikept all my thoughts to me and I didnt add to the conversation. If I spoke up every one in the room would have none how I felt about the topic, but now no one does, I missed my chance at sharing my felling that night. The good thing about this regret is that I can now learn from that and the next time I have a thought I can speak out.

Eleanor's Post

I suppose unlike others, I don't have many regrets in life. Yes there are those times when I think and say, 'Oh why did I do that!', but instead of constantly thinking over and over about them, wishing I had done something else, I forgive myself. I say that it's fine, everything happens for a reason, no matter how silly what you did or said was. Just as Anna said in her speech 'life should be lived in the present, not the past.'.

Tristan's Post!

I have much regret in my life, I won't bore everyone by listing every regrettable thing I've done. On the whole, I regret all of my wasted time. I have spent too much time waiting for things, fiddling around. Time is so precious to me, I want all of that time back, and I know that when I am on my death bed, or in the few seconds when I see my fate coming, be it in the form of a tractor-trailer coming my way, or some deadly disease, I know before I die, I will regret a significant portion of my life.

Anna's post

Perhaps like Sarah said, regrets are things we should not carry with us, but regardless of what I have learned from my mistakes, there is a part of me that wishes I didn't make them in the first place. When I look back on blunders I have made in the past, nothing in particular stands out. I think my biggest regrets lie in the seemingly insignificant moments when I have said something I don't mean. I can not remember a time when I have purposely hurt another person, however I know that in a rage of frustration or a moment of ignorance, I have said words that were both unnecessary and wrong. I have learned that no matter how small and meaningless a rude comment may appear to be, words hurt more than anything else, and I hate to think that there have been occassions when I have contributed to inflicting that kind of pain. It is true that i have learned from these occassions, but that does not justify them in any sense.

Kyle's Post

Some people think that we shouldn't regret anything in life and take it as a lesson learned. However, I feel that we can't have no regrets otherwise what will we learn from? "Our regrets" is another way of saying "our mistakes" to me. Usually all of our regrets result from something we view as being a mistake. No one can go through life without mistakes so thats why no one can go through life without regrets. We can only look back and learn from our regrets. My resolution for myself is to try and practice one of our school's core values to the best of my ability, integrity. I want to better myself as a person in all aspects, not just academics. I want to be viewed as the person who never said anyting bad about anyone, the person who never told a lie to someone, the person who you can always count on. Thats what I want to be and I know I can become this person because if I want it bad enough than it will come to pass.

Caroline's post

I agree with Sarah. I don't think that we should spend our time thinking about our past mistakes because they help us learn. Of course I wish I could go back in time and fix things, but I can't. I wish I had spent more time with my grandmother and my two aunts. I realize now that I hardly knew them. For the past three years, a relative has passed away in June. I was not close with any of these three people, and now I want to know who they really are. If I could go back in time, I would spend more time with them, see who they really are. Now that they are gone, I  have missed my chances.

Sarahs Post=]

I think that everything has a purpose, and that no one should have any regrets. If I was to choose one event in my life that was unfortunate, and that if I had the capability to rewind my life, I would go back and fix it, I would probably go back to this summer. Over the summer I went behind my fathers back and slept over a persons house who I should not of been over. I didn't quite think about the future and what my consequences would be if I were to get caught, but I was simply living in the care-free moment. When my father found out, he was mortified, if not more than I. A resolution I have made to stop betraying my father, is to simply listen to him, and to think more clearly about my future. 

I was volunteering at the WARM shelter this weekend and I met this couple who helped me serve lunch. They told me  they had served the first saturday of every month for God knows how long. Something that i noticed right away was that they knew practically everyone there and everyone knew them. Everyone complimented them about the food they made and left with smiles on their faces. 

Kimo's Post

THANKSGIVING, 2007- The plates are out, the dinnerware all polished and set, and the turkey is waiting to be carved. The setting is my (Great) Aunt Oneta's House, and the head count is somewhere around 25. Fast Forward- Everyone has had their fill and said there thanks, and most of the adults have gone out to the porch to have a drink. I remember one woman though, a life time friend of my aunt's, who was just sitting in a sofa chair, when she all of a sudden started crying. Now this woman had been battling Alzheimers for a while, and often forgot things. I went over and held her hand and asked what was wrong-she said she couldn't remember her son's, who had passed away, smile. I smiled at her, and asked her if she maybe had a purse with her, possibly some pictures.with a confused look, she opened up her purse, only to transform into a huge smile at the sight of her son. She thanked me with tears not of sadness, but of joy. As we pass through thanksgiving and roll into the season of giving, let us not forget to be thankful for the ones in your life, the ones who care, the ones whom you argue with over silly things, and the ones that make you happy. They are truly each a gift.

Kate's Post

The other day my grandpa was going to be putting lights up in his front yard and I offerd to go help him. Becuase I went over and helped him, the lights went up quicker and he didnt have to spend so much time in the cold. I feel good about helping him and now his house looks great.

The Post of Shad

Last year on Picture Day at school a few boys including myself were competing in a handball game. While we were playing someone who was not playing got hit in the face; as most boys are they did not worry about it too much and continued playing. I went over to this young woman as made sure that she was Ok. Though this may not be as big of a good deed as some of the other posts I think this was just as important.

Parker's Post

Last night I went to see Tristan and my friend, Clark in the L.U.N.C.H play (as Tristan said). I really enjoyed it; it was funny while inspiring me to give to those in need this Christmas season. For example, in the play a mime has to find a way for people to save money on presents so they can donate to the poor as well. Also, during the intermisson Bill Pere gave a donation of $500 to various non-profit organizations, including the COMO (Stoninghton Community Center)- where the play was held.

Tristan's Post!

I have just recently witnessed many help those less fortunate by attending a play put on by Bill Pere and the L.U.N.C.H (Local United Network to Combat Hunger) ensemble. I was in the play, and I have to say, it was all fun and games until we sing the songs about people going hungry. At some points, despite the fact that I was wearing a broiling hot and stuffy ape suit, the songs sent chills down my spine. I thought it was great that so many people attended the event, and I am happy to say that Kimo and Parker (and my man Adam) came, and paid for tickets. I had lots of fun performing, but I also thought of people who are in need, and those two feelings combined were very meaningful to me.

Olivia's post

When I was younger my grandma was in and out of the hospital and nursing homes. I wold always visit at least once a week, maybe even more. Sometimes she would have a room mate and I would bring candy, puzzles and flowers to keep them entertained. I would always water the flowers and do puzzles and cross-words with them. During February last year my mom got a call saying that my grandma had, had a heart attack. I was really afraid and I couldn't do any of my homework. Eventually though my mom came home with my cousin and my uncle to say that she had passed. We cried a lot and I remember taking out all the stuffed animals that she had given me or reminded me of her. My sister slept with me that and my mom was just in shock for the next two weeks so I tried to keep everything in line for her.

Wendell's Post (#2)

I think that a veterinarian helps animals everyday. They heal sick animals and set their broken bones. They also put very sick or hurt animals out of their misery, which is very humane. I think a veterinarian can be one of the kindest people on the earth.

Kyle's Post (Again)

I think it's the small things that people do for each other that really help improve our moods.  So whenever I get the chance I hold the door open, help someone pick up their fallen books, or just try and smile to brighten their day.  These are the small things that I try to do to to let people know that I care about them enough to take time and try and make their day better.  I've also noticed that most, if not all, people at pine point do this at well and I believe that this is why our community is so loving and caring towards one another.

Ceilie's Post

When I was about eight or nine years old, my father and I were driving on a cold, winter night. It was reaching dusk and we saw a man walking with his bike at his side. He was clearly having trouble and we stopped and asked what was wrong. He was in obvious distress because his bike had gotten a flat tire. My father made casual conversation from his car with the man and after a few minutes, he offered to give him a ride. The man got in and gave my dad directions. We drove only a few miles and we pulled into his driveway. The man thanked us very much and got his bike out of the car. As we drove off, I felt happy with my father and I that we gave this poor man a ride. I knew that if we hadn't, he would've gotten home hours later and by then it would've been almost too cold to handle and too dark to see. 

Julie's Post

Hannah and I continue to go to our assessment place every Saturday morning. It is so wonderful to come in and play games with the elderly and make them happy. Especially during the holiday season when they have no one to spend the holidays with, just coming in and giving up 2 hours of our Saturdays and seeing them smile is the greatest feeling in the world. Just knowing that by being there, we are making a difference in their lives is wonderful!

Scarlet's Post

Over Thanksgiving break my mother was very stressed out because she was trying to get our house clean by the time our guests arrived. She had to cook the entire meal, clean the house, get all of us showered and dressed including herself. Hayley and I decided it just wasn't fair for her to have to do all of these things alone. So Hayley began building a fire and I cleaned and did laundry. No this did not help our entire community in a significant way but I'd like to think that it made my mother's Thanksgiving a little more enjoyable.

Carolines post

Recently my grandfather and dad have been going through a rough time. My grandmother and two aunts have past away within the last two years, and though they were stepsisters and a stepmother, it really hurt them.  I think that I was able to help my grandfather in a very simple way. Since he is spending more time with us, I just try to be very cheerful and supportive around him. Over the break, he made a toast to those three people and started to cry half way through saying his wife’s name, but as soon as all of his grandchildren and family smiled and patted him on the back, he was able to smile back. 

Sarahs Post =]

My baby cousin, Darrien, just had an open heart surgery. When she got home, my mother went to visit her and asked if she wanted any presents for doing such a good job. Darrien replied, "You can get me an-ting you want," with her cute little accent, "but I really want to see Amber and Sarah." A few days after she had said that, Amber and I visited her. She was so excited to see my sister and I. I felt that this was an act of kindness because after my cousin had went through a very painful, and very stressful opperation, I was there to help her recover.

Hannah's 2nd Post!

An act of  kindness I have witnessed was just a few weeks ago. When I was driving home from my grandparents house in Westerly we came across a man lying in the road. All my dad could say was "oh no! oh no!" The case ending up being a young man who fell off of his motorcycle. Without hesitation, my dad and a bunch of other people pulled over their car on the side of the road to see if there was anything in the car we could provide to help.  One lady was pulling out blankets and making sure this man was comfortable and in a stable position while another bystander was calling 9-1-1. We waited until the ambulance came and left. Unfortunately this man later died in the hospital. While it's really sad that this man died, it's nice to see the community coming together in such a rough situation.