How many of you have sat down and really thought about all the things you have planned over your lifetime? Many of us have made lists of the things we are going to do. How many of you have actually done any of them? How many of you have actually sat down and made a list of all the people you are going to give money to, IF you win the lottery..... I have.
I know of some people my age that have retired and are travelling the globe, having fun at each and every place they have gone to. My husband and I have made lists of the places we want to see before we are too old or too sick to go.
Our list is not very big. I want to see Scotland. My grandfather was born there and I figure there is at least a couple of family members that still live there and I would love to meet them. Michael wants to see Europe, Germany in particular. The Black forest would be wonderful. The villages and old style architecture is so intriguing. Would love to spend time going through the old castles.
There is only one problem with travelling to those places. My family lives so far away and they do not live that close to each other. If there is going to be a trip taken, it is usually back home to visit which usually leaves us more tired than when we left home due to all the driving.
We also have a number of dogs to consider, that cannot be left alone for long periods of time. To answer the question before someone asks, we could take the dogs with us, but that is a really long trip for them to be cramped up in a car. Then there is the vet bill, just to get a paper telling the border people that my dogs are healthy. We could leave them at a doggy hotel, but the cost is astronomical for four dogs, so that idea is scrapped.
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Oh well that is for another day. These days I spend my time in my flower and vegetable gardens. The yard is starting to look like someone actually lives there. The garden in the front yard is full of beautiful lilies. Every color combination that you could think of. Every year they get bigger and more abundant. This year I am trying something new. I have planted Black Eyed Susan, Butterfly bush and a monkey face humming bird bush and my roses are gorgeous.
I have become a little more adventurous this year in my garden. I have planted Eggplant, Zucchini, Swiss Chard and Red raspberry vinaigrette. With all the rain and intermittent sun we have had, my garden is growing like crazy. We should have some veggies in less than a month. Can't wait for my snow peas to grow, they are my favorite veggies.
Now lets get back to the lottery winning. What have you decided to buy for yourself, IF or when you do win the big one. Here is the list I have decided upon....
1. Pay off all bills we have.
2. Pay off houses, car loans and credit cards.
3. Find a house somewhere warm, so we can live in comfort in the winter.
4. Depending on the amount of money won, this is where my family comes in.
I will give money to Garry, Daryl and Chris. What they do with the money is not my concern, but
I do hope that they set up some kind of account for each of the grandchildren. There will be an
account set up for Mikey's kids since he will not be here to take care of them. My mom, Debbie,
Charlene and Shawn and Sarah will be given an account each. It is their money to do with what
they want.
5. I will set up an account that will care for my dogs until they are no longer with us, and the rest will
be given to a shelter that cares for all dogs that are found lost and alone.
6. Make sure I have two accounts..... one to spend and another for taxes..... you never know hahaha.
Now I would love to hear how silly I am or how stupid all this is. I think about this often, probably more than I should, but hell someone has to win it..... why not me! It would be interesting to see how many people I know, are related to, or charities that need my help. These people do not give you the time of day but they love you when you have money. Maybe I will just run away and hide on some island until all the hub bub dies down.
Ok now the fantasy is over. Back to work and the daily grind. It was fun just thinking about the silly stuff for a while. My dreams are ones that I think everyone thinks about, but never says anything about. My family is very "special", if you get my meaning. Everyone of you has a big place in my heart. Piss me off and I will kick your sorry asses to the curb. HAHAHAHAH
I will never be rich. I will never be pretty. I will never be popular, but if you have become my friend over the years, you will always be my friend. I don't lie, I don't cheat and I don't steal. My heart is an open book for all to see. If I have something to say, I say it to your face. Gossip has always got under my skin. The world is a funny place and if I can make it nice for just one more person, I will have fulfilled one of my dreams. Well that's about all I have to say for now, so, I love you all and thanks for letting me tell you my thoughts.
