This year, I'd like to do something different and more positive for my birthday. It's really simple. People need clean water. They don't want it. They need it. The most amazing thing about charity:water is that you can actually make an immediate difference.

So, for my 28th birthday, I'm asking you to consider donating to this wonderful charity. Any amount -- I mean this -- is appreciated, helpful and will put a big, dumb smile on my face. That $280 up there is them being creative with my soon to be age. I'm not asking that. I welcome dollars and pocket change. However, if you donate $15 or more, I will make you a notebook. It's a win-win-win. You give money and get a notebook, I get a birthday present and people in Ethiopia get clean water.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. You guys are awesome.

xo Kara