It’s that time of the year again!

On August 1st, I am turning twenty-three! Usually, I would have a list of the stuff that I want to get, such as: Michael Kors’ watch, Marc Jacob’s purse, Toms’ shoes, iPad 2, and so on. However, instead of wishing for those birthday presents, I am celebrating it like I've never had before.

This birthday, I am partnering with "Charity: Water" to help bring clean water to people in need. Why water? Because everyone should have clean water to drink. Yet, almost 1 billion people on this earth do not have access to clean water. Water is a root-cause of diseases, which could lead to death.

I am asking for $23 from all of you. My goal is to raise $2500 (or more) by August 1st. To thank all of you for your generous hearts, I am doing something in return. Most of you probably know (or will know) that I love rice. I have rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner almost everyday. So, I am going to give up the thing that I love, which is rice, for the whole last week of July.

The sweetest part: 100% of all donations go directly toward water projects. And about 18 months after this campaign ends, Charity: Water will show us where and how every dollar we raised ended up helping in the field. We'll see GPS coordinate + photos of the project we've built.

Water brings life. Water brings hope.
Do small things with great love.