Writer's Block: Jackpot
Feb. 19th, 2009 02:04 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
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I'd pay off my debts, first of all, and those of my immediate family. Then I'd find a financial counselor to help me invest wisely. Then I'd give notice at my job. Then I'd shop around for a home and furnish it to my specifications. Then I'd start thinking philanthropically, maybe creating a family foundation and starting it out with some modest gifts to MIT, MSF, NPR and other nonprofits. I'd keep it small until I really organized my philanthropic priorities, at which point I'd put in more money and start making larger grants. I'd probably enroll in culinary school. I would probably spend my time volunteering at nonprofits, maybe even join a board or two if they'd have me after I developed some longer-term philanthropic relationships, instead of working for a living.
But what you really want to know is, what would be my splurges?
Well, the house for one. I'd probably create the kitchen at least from the ground up, with a professional range, two ovens, gorgeous cookware from Le Creuset, All Clad, Lodge, etc., awesome knives, granite countertops, custom lighting. That sort of thing. I'd also have a wine and beer cellar designed, preferably connected to a private brewpub with taps and beer engines.
I'd buy a whole new wardrobe, primarily custom-tailored stuff to fit me perfectly.
I'd travel. Everywhere, pretty much.
I might get a degree in archaeology.
I'd pay off my debts, first of all, and those of my immediate family. Then I'd find a financial counselor to help me invest wisely. Then I'd give notice at my job. Then I'd shop around for a home and furnish it to my specifications. Then I'd start thinking philanthropically, maybe creating a family foundation and starting it out with some modest gifts to MIT, MSF, NPR and other nonprofits. I'd keep it small until I really organized my philanthropic priorities, at which point I'd put in more money and start making larger grants. I'd probably enroll in culinary school. I would probably spend my time volunteering at nonprofits, maybe even join a board or two if they'd have me after I developed some longer-term philanthropic relationships, instead of working for a living.
But what you really want to know is, what would be my splurges?
Well, the house for one. I'd probably create the kitchen at least from the ground up, with a professional range, two ovens, gorgeous cookware from Le Creuset, All Clad, Lodge, etc., awesome knives, granite countertops, custom lighting. That sort of thing. I'd also have a wine and beer cellar designed, preferably connected to a private brewpub with taps and beer engines.
I'd buy a whole new wardrobe, primarily custom-tailored stuff to fit me perfectly.
I'd travel. Everywhere, pretty much.
I might get a degree in archaeology.
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Date: 2009-02-19 09:39 pm (UTC)Because we all know you need to already have money in order to pursue that. But that's okay, at least I'll live in a nice box. ;)
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Date: 2009-02-19 09:55 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-02-19 09:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-02-20 06:32 am (UTC)custom house from the top down... including special spaces for hobbies, guests, friends, parties, wide, open, yet private nooks...
a PERSONAL TRAINER...
a modest apt in several major cities, think: stocked hotel, for me and mine.
possible creative revenge :> long story, but cute.
lots of education, related to personal trainer, but a world of skills and training, and ... no limits.
early medical care and prevention. live long, prosper...
my own staff, to handle the day to day boring details.
live!
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