[becky]

Oh, I love this game. So does my mom. Whenever she has too much merlot she starts talking about what she would do with her lottery winnings. It's a hoot.

Now, we all know that money can't buy happiness. BUT, if you're already happy and then acquire some money, THAT'S when SH** starts getting fun!

SO here goes:

1. pay off my own debt including the balance of my mortgage
(you can't love others unless you love yourself) $150,000

2. have a big bash for all of my friends and family including airfare, hotel and all expenses for 3 days in a castle in Ireland or Amalfi Coast
(celebrate life) $250,000

3. at this party, distribute money in varying amounts to friends and family, especially focused on helping others pay off their debts and allowing my mother to live out her wine induced fantasies
(it is better to give than receive) $2,000,000

4. open an enlightenment retreat center closest to the most dangerous prison in America (Leavenworth?) and offer day programs to hardened criminals including the healing arts of ho'oponopono, shamanic practices, and ayurveda. Kansas will have a fit but....
(extremists often go from one extreme to the other!) $7,000,000

5. I don't know about number 5. Kids, it's gotta have something to do with kids. It would involve laughter, love, good food, edutainment (i can't believe i just used that word), nurturing and respect.
(i believe the children are our future....sing it with me everybody...)
$10,000,000

Dang, that money spent quick. I hope there's a few bucks left over for a vanilla latte and a new pair of boots.
(these boots were made for walkin'....oh ****, I'm losing it.)

Thanks for the fun Grasslands!

Becky