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 !