Strikin' It Rich

Today I informed some of my students of this exciting news that I will now share with you, the blogging public. On Thurdsay, Oct. 20 I will be a millionaire! Yes, that's right, I will have won the ginormous Powerball jackpot of $340 million! I probably won't go into school that day. I think I will continue teaching, but just take that day off. I won't give up my blog though. How could I forget those who have read me all along just because I will have far more money than all of you combined? I'll most likely be blogging from a brand spanking new computer though!

Seriously, how much of a blessing (and a curse) would it be to win this money? It would be nice to pay off loans, buy some things that I've been saving to buy, do some good for family and friends, and also give to charity. At the same time, everyone would know that I'm "the guy" who won the Powerball and I may not stay by myself in my apartment. I may just go home for awhile. Media will be on me, so-called "friends" will be popping up, all that jazz.

If I did win, I would seriously do what I said. Not spend too much, just some things like a tv, computer, some new clothes, items I was going to get anyways, just without all the saving. A lot would go to family and friends and charity. Why? Mostly cause I'm a good guy, but mainly because why do I need $340 million (mind you about half will go to taxes, so why do I need $170 million)? That is just too much money. What would I do with it? One thing is for sure, I wouldn't be stupid like some who have blown their good fortune. Whatever I don't use on friends/family/charity, which I'm assuming would still be a cool $50-100 million, would just go into the bank and I would continue working. Simple as that. Interactive Blog Alert!!!: What would you do with the Powerball jackpot?