Comments on: Winning the lottery

By: theresultsmayvary

theresultsmayvary — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:14:40 +0000

When I was working in sales on straight commission, I always fantasized about winning and then staying at work and bitching about every sale of mine that was stolen. The best part would be that everyone would know that I didn’t need the money at all. Things were pretty cut throat back then. I still can’t imagine giving up my job. If I has all that money, I figure I would eat and enjoy my way to an early grave. I’d likely have fun along the way.

By: ChrystinaNoel

ChrystinaNoel — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:14:37 +0000

I’d probably buy my friends a lot of gifts and then quit my job and start doing something craft and then start a part time job at the town library or something where I get to do something working with people every day.

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:28:00 +0000

In reply to firstandfabulous. Wouldn't it be nice. Our ship has to come in at some stage.

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:27:35 +0000

In reply to nmsullivan0909. Noreen the minute the numbers come in I'm booking the plane flight!

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:26:59 +0000

In reply to mudgeemalibu.

Vegemite on toast is a perfectly adequate dinner – plenty of vitamin B. Yep I don’t get the full ticket I figure if I’ve got a couple of games at least I’m in with a chance (alright a mighty slim chance but I can cling to the dream for a little bit longer).

By: shambolicliving

shambolicliving — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:25:24 +0000

In reply to orples. Sorry to be a distraction - but I love your plan for what you'll do with the money.

By: orples

orples — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:43:21 +0000

If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is go see a financial adviser and set up several annuities (for myself, and the kids), then, target a few charities. Then I’d buy a huge block of land and build a little homestead right in the middle of it. From there, I’m sure my humble little homestead would grow into a spread because I’d no doubt be collecting critters that need a home, and maybe build a few little houses on the property for other people interested in saving some animals, that would be willing to share their love and knowledge in return for a free house. I can think of so many things I would love to do, if money weren’t a consideration. Dammit Janine, just when I’m getting my head into blogging, you have me running off into fantasy land … shame on you. 😉 LOL

By: mudgeemalibu

mudgeemalibu — Wed, 09 May 2012 06:10:34 +0000

I like the quote I read somewhere lately: “Do I know what my chances are of winning? Yep. Tiny. But the ticket cost pays for the entertainment, to dream for a little while while I plan on how I’d spend it.”

I was given a full ticket as a gift (and promptly looked at the cost of the ticket and thought, “$27.85? I could feed the three of us pretty well for a whole day on that! Or buy two bottles of Wild Oats rose while warning the kids that dinner will be vegemite on toast…”).

I got three numbers and no supplementary. Bastards. It’s a conspiracy.

By: firstandfabulous

firstandfabulous — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:28:09 +0000

I’d like to experience the feeling. Just once. Would I tell anyone? Would I change? I don’t really know, but I REALLY would like the chance to find out. I have tons of plans for that dough. I keep on buying the tickets. Someone DOES have to win, so, yes. Why not me? Good luck, Janine. When I win I won’t forget you. 🙂

By: nmsullivan0909

nmsullivan0909 — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:29:59 +0000

hi janine – i want you to win, so you can come visit! i do not buy lottery tickets, so i don’t think about it. plus i love my work, so i wouldn’t quit. but i certainly understand how unlimited funds would make life a lot easier. joy to you!