If I had 500 million dollars…
In less than an hour, there will be a Powerball drawing for 500 million dollars. Just typing that out feels ridiculous, a bit like Dr. Evil with a pinky to my lip. I have to admit there’s a part of me that gets caught up in the excitement. A big enough part that I actually went and bought a ticket. One single ticket. I invested $2 in our state’s economy, and I’m sure to lose that investment. But what if I didn’t. What if I won? Even a small portion? What would I do with that much money? Realistically? Here’s what I would do:
1. Have a panic attack.
2. Scream.
3. Have another panic attack.
4. Call an attorney.
5. Hire a bodyguard.
6. Buy an armored car.
8. Send large, anonymous checks to worthy causes.
9. Throw one really big party.
10. Live in seclusion.
You see, despite what people say they would do with that much money, I think it would actually be kind of horrible. You’d never know who your real friends were. You could never live in peace, and the dynamics of your life would forever be changed. On second thought, maybe I’d just like to win enough to cover my initial investment. Somebody else can deal with that headache. 🙂
Very mature thinking of you. But the real friends are the ones who are your friends now. If someone contacts you after you’re ridiculously rich, not a real friend. I agree with 1, 2, 3, 8, and 10 on your list. I’ve had tons of daydreams about what I would do with the money (not all of it of course) which include giving bunches of it away to family and friends who I know really need it.
Remember me when you win someday Sarah. 🙂