Winning the Lottery
June 19, 2009Of course if I won the lottery, my first question would be, “how much did I win”. The answer would determine many of my answers. I am answering the question as if I were to win several millions dollars.
I can’t begin to imagine how winning the lottery would change my life; change is difficult for me, so I would have to think about it before collecting my winnings. The first thing I would do is find a good accountant!!
I don’t know if I would continue to work in my current job. After paying off my bills and my mortgage, I would invest money for my retirement and take care of my loved ones in different ways.
A cause that is close to my heart is reading. I would invest money or begin a foundation that enabled people who can not decode (sound out words) the ability to learn to do so. I strongly believe that reading is a skill that everyone needs to be successful in life. Many people due to disability, economics, or other issues have not been taught to read in a manner that best suits them. I would love to operate a center that enabled this problem to be curbed. As a teacher, I have seen so many young, intelligent, talented students who lack the reading skills they need to be successful. For many of these students, a phonics based reading program could change their lives. Education is complicated, and I don’t pretend to have ALL of the answers, but with my winnings, I would definitely donate fund to improving this huge public health issue.
Eileen, Good Luck! Yes! I agree, reading is an issue that needs to be addressed. Working in the Public School System you realize how the foundations of reading have not been established in all our students. Hope you win the lottery, so you can sure up these programs.
Eileen, this is fantastic. Of course I agree with your emphasis on reading. I love your posts and will be very interested in your experience. Kristi
… but… what kind of shoes and bags would you get?? c’mon!
Fake designers of course———–!!!!!