Earthy? No Thank You.

I recently went up to Boulder, Colorado with my coaching staff and our baseball team. We played a tournament up there. Got out of the Vegas heat and out of the zoo that is Las Vegas. This was our third trip up there and it's always fun. I enjoy the mountains and I enjoy the weather but the people of Boulder always make me laugh. I call them "Earthy". I don't want to make a generalization so I'll say many people in Boulder are "Earthy" not all of them. Anyway, many of them don't wash their hair or wear shoes. Many of them ride bikes and drink tea. Showers seem to be a once a week thing. I also saw a few women with hairy armpits. To each their own I suppose. It's just not for me. I am not earthy. It's just not me. I do like long hair but not dread locks. I will wear Birkenstocks just don't tell me wife. But I won't go bare foot. If I was a girl I'd shave my pits. I will be the first to admit I do not recycle. I also drive a car that is bad for the environment. I don't buy recycled products unless it's by mistake. I have nothing against being globally concerned for our planet but it's not something I worry about. Sorry. I also don't like nature much. I've never been to the Grand Canyon and I don't like hiking. Picnics? Ummm, no. Camping? Sure, as long as it's at my parent's cabin (A/C and a flat screen). Fishing? Sure, just make sure I have enough beer. I live 3 miles from Red Rock Canyon. I've been there once. I don't know why I'm not into the outdoors. I just don't like spending my free time being outside. I think it's because I coach baseball. I'm outside ALL the time and when I do have free time I don't want to spend my time outside. I guess that's why. I'd rather read a book indoors. In any case I appreciate all the earth conscious people out there. I really do. And I'm sorry for not recycling and I'm sorry I don't drive an electric car. I wish you the best in saving Mother Earth.

Megabucks...

I sometimes daydream about what it would be like to win the lottery or hit Megabucks here in Vegas. Being that we don't have a lottery and I wouldn't play it if we did, and the fact that I play slots maybe once every 2 years, it will probably stay a dream. Oh well.

But I do find it hilarious when people say they'd still go to work. The following comments really annoy me:

"I would be bored"
or
"I like work"
or
"I enjoy going to work"
or
"What else would I do with my time?"
or
"I'd miss work"

That's crap. You wouldn't be bored anymore if you had 10 million dollars. If you were still bored then you have mental issues and nothing is going to fix that. You'd find something to do. And with all your money, you could afford to do things you normally wouldn't have been able to afford. So can the 'bored' talk.

And work? Nobody likes their colleagues or their place of employment that much. Nobody. If I won 10 million dollars I wouldn't finish the year or even the rest of the week. Hell, I'd be gone at lunch. Gone! At least I'm willing to admit it.

"Hey, where's Derek today?"

"Oh, I heard he hit the lottery."

"Really? He's not going to finish the school year?"

"Nope... told me to tell everyone at work see ya later and have a nice life. And don't bother calling because he's moving. But he is going to pay for this year's christmas party."


If I hit it big I wouldn't really change that much. I like to think of myself as a very giving and loyal person. I'm willing to do anything for my wife, my daughter and my friends. I really am. I also really enjoy coaching baseball and I do find that selfless because I spend hundreds of hours of my life coaching for basically no pay. So, if anything, if I won money and didn't have to work I would be able to give more of my time to others.

As far as luxuries are concerned I would hire a maid. I don't enjoy cleaning the house.

I would not have a landscaper. I do enjoy yardwork.

I'd have a cook. I like to cook but not that much. New vehicle? Not for me. I love my truck and don't enjoy driving cars. I would buy my wife a sport's car though.

I'd buy a bigger house. But not crazy. 2800 square feet would be plenty. More space than that wouldn't be necessary.

I would write a book. It may not be good, but with the extra free time I would have I would do that.

Charity? I would not give to a specific character. I would, however, find families in need and give them money.

Ultimately, and in conclusion, I know I wouldn't miss work and I wouldn't be bored !