What I'd Do if I Won the Mega Millions Jackpot

First, I would like to say that it would be impossible for me to actually win the mega millions, because I have never purchased a lottery ticket in my 24 years of existence.  However, I've had a lot of interactions with people regarding the mega millions jackpot.  

For instance, the woman in front of me at the Nordstrom's Ebar wouldn't stop talking about wanting to win the jackpot.  She told me that her husband said he would go to work the following day even if they won.  She seemed really worked up about it, and said that he deserved a day off work.  Obviously, I had some advice for her.  "Good for him for wanting to work," I told her.  "You, on the other hand should go on a vacation, and roll around in your money on the beach."  She giggled.  I told her that I hoped she won, and told her that if she did, she could buy my next pomegranate tea ($4.44 value).  She told me, "Honey, I will buy you the tea company, and you can make your own tea."  I'm not sure if she was the winner yet, but I let her know where to find me.  So, I'll keep everyone posted. 

With all of that being said, I've given a lot of thought to what I'd do with half a BILLION dollars, and here is what I've come up with: 

1.  I'd buy a plane, and hire a pilot.  Then, I'd take all of my friends and family on a one month get-away to every place any of them has ever wanted to go to.  Obviously, most people are unable to take a month of vacation, but I could pay them out for it, so it wouldn't be a problem.

2.  I would buy a house in any of the aforementioned vacation destinations that I liked, because... well, why not?  Then, I could go there as much as I wanted, with my plane and my pilot.

3.  I'd buy Justin a mansion in Germany so that all of his friends could come and live with him/stay with him whenever they wanted for the next two years.  After two years, we'd keep the house in case we like Germany enough to visit it again.

4.  I'd hire a permanent German teacher so that when Justin speaks German to me I can speak German back instead of getting pissed off that I don't understand.

5.  I would never go to work again.  Every time I hear people saying that they would go back to work if they hit the half a billion dollar jackpot I want to punch them in the face.  "I would be bored."  Okay, no you wouldn't because if you had strategically planned out your could-be winnings like me, you could fly anywhere you wanted at any time with your plane and your pilot.  OR if all else fails, you could paint your nails... or sleep.

6.  I would double the amount that Penn State raises for THON every single year.  And honestly, now that I say this, why has no one who is a millionaire done this already?  I cannot think of a single better cause than helping kids with cancer. 

7.  I'd pay off all of my friends student loans and then pay for them to go on to get their master's degrees and doctorates.  After all, what is more important than an education?  This is a rhetorical question...unless of course, you ask the republicans.


8.  I'd give Larry all of the money he needed to open up a law firm and hire as many people as he wanted.  That way, I could watch him tell people about themselves on a regular basis and love every single minute of it. 


9.  I  would hire a yoga and pilates instructor for my house, so that I could wake up every morning and do yoga whenever I wanted.  I would also run a race in every state in America, just to say I did.  I guess I could do those things without winning the lottery, but the funds would help.


10.  I would give all of the extra money to my parents because they are amazing and put up with my crazy ass every single day.  I would also let them borrow the plane, when I wasn't using it.  


Alright, off to the gym I go.  Only 36 days left until my first ever half marathon!:):):):)  I hope that everyone has an amazing day and a great weekend!


Xoxo
 

The Basics of This Blog

Hello friends, and happy Thursday.  I hope that everyone is having a fantastic week! 

Since this is my first blog post, I thought I would set some ground rules for what this blog will be used for.  So, since almost all of my friends do not live in the same state as me, the primary use of this blog will be to keep them updated with my whereabouts and anything interesting that is going on in my crazy little life.  

Secondly, this blog will be used as a journal-like writing space for me, where I will be able to collect my thoughts and look back onto the events of my life.  As most of you who know me are aware, I will be writing a book about the interesting facets of my life experiences.  This blog will help me to keep track of these experiences. 

This blog will be 100% factual and unfiltered.  With that being said, if you are easily offended, do not let the pink font fool you.. I just happen to like the color... some things that come out of my mouth, brain, and fingertips will be offensive to some of you.  No offense, but I don't really care that much if you have hurt feelings over my words.  This space is mine, not yours.  If you don't like it, don't read it.

So, for those of you that are up for the challenge, fasten your seat belts my friends, we are about to embark on a journey into the unknown :) 

Xoxo