I'm turning 30 & this is my wish.

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taken from myniceprofile.com

 Please, somebody stab me already! I want to be forever young!
It seems that everybody is having a good time teasing me about my age this year. Just as I was writing this blog post, Daren Lee of Production D sent me a birthday message. By the way, if you're interested in dipping your toes into modelling/acting, contact his agency. He's legit & pretty friendly. Also, the industry is always ALWAYS looking for new faces & in ALL kinds of shapes & sizes.

Honestly, I'm not as enthusiastic about leaving my twenties as I was entering it. It didn't take long before I realized that... Aging = more responsibilities + more expectations. As men, we're expected to refine like wine. Meh. I want to be a kid forever. Perhaps when I turn 40. But, that's a story for another day.


This year, my THIRTIETH year. I'm going to do something I've never done before. I'm going to ASK FOR SOMETHING. YES. Ask, I shall. If a friend, you consider me, this request, you will grant me.

Yeah, baby. This is what I want you to do.
I want you to give me RM30 (The scariest number I've ever seen!). That's right. I want a DONATION!!! For those of you in the US, it's less than a mere $8 (Quite an awesome number!).

This is the link to my bank account. I accept Credit Card or PayPal.
There is also an option to give in recurring monthly payments. (See? I've made it so convenient for you to love me!)
By the way, it's tax deductible too. (So you know I love you too!)

What's RM30 to you?
You'd easily spend it on the latest hipster item on the market or 2 cups of that super cool beverage you're sipping or at that restaurant which makes you look great on Instagram.

WHY??!!!
Because I said so. Because you'll be giving towards something I believe in. I believe in the power of a single individual teacher to change the world for the children in his/her classroom. Don't you agree? With your contribution, you will make it possible to vet/inject/support passionate & driven teachers into needy classrooms all across Malaysia.

I need YOU to make my birthday wish come true!! You've got nothing to lose.
Also, I want to have a RECORD of your friendship & loyalty. Yes. Giving is not enough. The KPI boys taught me to DEMAND that you KEY IN your donation in the COMMENTS below or it'll be as if you never donated.
In the comments, you can even be an ANNOYMOUS donor! WOW!!! Don't worry. I will not reveal your identity. Neither will my cronies or golf buddies.

I got the ball-rolling by giving US$30 to myself!! Oh my!! How bloody generous of me!!
I also wanted you to see that your gift is truly tax-exempt!

Here is another convenient link to my bank account.
1. CLICK the link.
2. DONATE RM30 (that's all!).
3. COMMENT in this blog post.
4. SHARE this post with your friends who have more money than they can spend.
5. Wait for me to check you off my 'scratched my back' list.
6. Have a happy new year!!!


"And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”
~~Jesus in Matthew 10:42 (NIV)~~

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