I promised myself a long time ago that I would donate to charity the moment I started making money. And, although the Christmas season has passed, my $$$ went unspent.

Until now.
http://www.patrickrothfuss.com/blog/2009/12/worldbuilders-2009.html

Patrick Rothfuss is currently holding Karen's invisible trophy of mind-blowingly awesome fiction author. I'm scared that I might explode a flurry of awkward fandom words and rabid monkey spittle the moment I meet him, in the case that he ever decides to roll down to Texas for a book signing.

And the great thing about this charity? PRIZES.

Who doesn't love winning prizes? He was right. I have warm fuzzy feelings inside. Like I hugged several puppies and kittens and babies while wearing a snuggie after a warm bath.

If you go through life never donating even a single thought to people in need, I have no issue with that. Life is already difficult and it's not selfish to focus only on your self. (Well, I guess it is, since that's the definition of selfish.) But just click that link and take a look at PatRoth/Real Life Hagrid/Young Santa. He's a jovial, witty character that deserves your attention.