What would you do if you won a million dollars?

If I won $1 million dollars, hmm, nope I don't think so. Too many people in this world.

But to say I did, i would focus on not getting bankrupt. Maybe i'll use some for shopping,school,and vacation with my family.

Some people would say they would donate half or more to the poor, but would they really? Some would, some won't. If i won more then $1 million dollars, then for sure I will donate to those in need.

There's a saying, but I forgot how it goes, but basically it's saying take care of yourself before others. If you care for others, you'll feel like you're missing something inside, but you're not very sure, but maybe it might be a bit of happiness. You never know.

In conclusion, $1 million dollars, well , use it wisely, and you will be happy.

MAKING MORE MILLIONS

Despite the terrible odds, people do win lotteries. If I was fortunate enough to be a winner, with a million dollars suddenly in my bank account, I would be extremely careful as to how I spent it. A million dollars in today’s economy will not last your entire life.

Therefore, I would not immediately give half to the poor or half to save the endangered sloths of South America. Worthwhile causes, yes, but I just won the lottery! I should benefit from that more than anyone else. Not that I would waste my money on lavish clothes, or a fancy race car; they may look cool but they wouldn’t help me to stay rich.

Perhaps the best thing I could do to enable me to maintain my new socioeconomic status is to invest some of these funds into my education. With a great education, I could get a great job and earn more millions. Once I’m on the path to a sustainable millionaire lifestyle, sign me up to take care of those sloths!

It was always the same experience. Hoping that you would win but you knew you wouldn’t, kind of like wanting candy canes at Easter, it just didn’t happen. But this time was different.

It was a Monday morning, a fresh spring day. I had just gotten off the 8:00 transit bus and decided to stop inside the local gas station for an awful but awakening dark roast coffee. As I walked up to the counter to pay I glanced at the lottery sign hanging behind the desk, 1 million dollars was the prize.

The cashier rang in my coffee and I paid and stepped aside. I glanced at the scanner beside the cash register and took my crumpled lottery slip out of my back pocket. I smoothed out the barcode and laid it underneath the dreaded scanner. The screen said “reading...”. I bit my lip with anticipation but I knew the usual outcome. I looked away and then down at the screen again. “Winner!!!” popped up followed by a “Congratulations!!!”.

I stared at the screen, motionless. It was impossible this couldn’t happen to me. The girl that was barely making it by had won. I smiled, screamed “I WON!!!” and laughed with joy. The cashier was amazed he couldn’t believe it either. I immediately thought of all that I could do with 1 million dollars. I could go to university, donate to charity, feed the hungry, there was so many ways to spend it, the thrill was amazing.

A million dollars is a chance to create hope in one of the most impoverished and crime ridden countries in the entire world, Uganda.

I would spread the wealth around, if I ever gained a sum of money this large. Some of the money would go towards my personal education, while the Majority would help women and children in need. I would create a fund for the education of the local Ugandan Youth.

In Uganda, thousands upon thousands of young women and children go without the necessities of daily life. Not only are they deprived of healthy bodies and safe lives, they are not given the chance to acquire the knowledge that would undoubtedly improve their quality of life. Ever since I was old enough to comprehend this, I have dreamed of helping other children lacking opportunities because of where they live. Donating money to a destitute village in Uganda is an excellent way to contribute. Helping the Women and children of a community not only will aid the actual recipients, but will in addition help to establish an order of respect and professionalism that is so desperately needed to maintain a flourishing community .

These Children deserve the right to not only dream of better circumstances, but to be able to succeed in making their dreams a reality. Everyone deserves a chance, which is what all prize money should represent.

The region in which you are born should not be a deciding factor in if you sink or swim.

If I won a million dollars I would buy a new house, invest in a reliable company and donate to an anti-puppy mill charity. Buying a piece of property that is at least 6 acres would be wondrous for my family. We have horses and the more land they can run and play on, the better.

Then I would invest a large sum of the money I had left and let it grow and grow and grow, so that when I'm an adult and may need that money for important things, such as my future children’s education or health, I may use it if I must. Lastly I would donate all the rest to a charity that helps animals, like dogs bred in puppy mills, because I believe that animals are often not treated properly and puppy mills are of the most disturbing and disgusting organizations in today’s world.

With a million dollars I believe that I could improve my life, along with others, greatly, by wisely spending the money this way. A large property would give my animals and my family a sense of luxury and comfort; investing would give my future self security; and donating would make those irresistible furry creatures happy!

The mere thought of winning a million dollars is inconceivable, but in the end, I would become the responsible and conscientious teenager. Instead of burning my money on the flamboyant items, I would certainly invest in my future education as well as those of my siblings. I’d ensure that my parents were taken care of, their retirement, their debt, the fundamental needs, those of which they’ve provided me with over the years. Unquestionably, I would give back to those who have supported me.

Naturally, I would spend a portion on the things pertinent to a teenager’s life; a shiny, new car, an infinite amount clothes, gadgets, possibly even endless food. Taking my family on a fantasy vacation would be made achievable.

When I think of having a million dollars, I think of impractical wishes made realistic. Though, in these economic difficulties, this amount of money may not be as it was valued previously, in my outlook, it would be recorded as one of the greatest moment of my life.

My Unclean, Human Heart.

I would love to tell you that if fate would so humble itself to the point of granting me a million dollars, I would hand it over to a much deserving charity or maybe a selfless mission devoted to stopping a threatening terrorist, but that’s not the case. Unfortunately, even amidst the slim possibility of me ever possessing such money, my heart tells me I would, in fact, spend it on something that would benefit me much more directly.

I would buy the most technologically advanced car that money can buy, since it has always been an annoying necessity of mine to have the need to depend immensely on the transportation of others. Next, a skating arena would be built so that I may have the ability to use it till my heart content. Defiantly a fair portion of this treasure would be dedicated to financing life’s little pleasure like clothes and decorations for my own royal chamber.

In the end, I can honestly predict that my conscience will break through the gloating wall and money would be donated to supporting a charity that has most affectively touched my heart. But I do realize, even now, that if I received all that I wished, the invisible list of my desires would only lengthen and so I will settle for that which I now have.

What would you do if you won a million dollars? This is a question that is always asked, but coming up with an answer for it always leaves me a little bit lost for words. I mean, it is a "what if" question and dwelling over things that could happen seems like a complete waste of time. Doesn't it?

I could study abroad, or make a life long dream come true by walking along the streets of Rome or London. Perhaps buy a house for my parents, or help my sisters pay their way througth university. Take a vacation with the ones I love or even buy a cool car. The options are countless, but when I take a step back and think it over, would I really use the money to make my life better? Honestly, I am so blessed already!

So I guess my conclusion is to not waste my time thinking about what I could have or where I could go if I won a million dollars, but instead live my life as if I already have a million dollars. However, if I ever really did win I am sure of one thing, I would give it all away in the hope of making someone else's life a little better! After all I never figured out a good way to use it in the first place.

If I were to win a million dollars the first goal on my mind would be to purchase the exclusive copyright to a personal theme song. My song of choice would relate to my new found wealth; the song "If I Had a Million Dollars" by the Barenaked Ladies would suit the situation quite well.

I do not trust Non-Profit charity organizations due to the ridiculous administration costs or hefty salaries of many employees working in charitable organizations so I would likely avoid donating money directly to an organization and instead purchase a high quality movie prop replica of a mask from the move of the same name "The Mask" starring Jim Carrey, an elegant flowing black cape and a spiffy top hat to match the cape. With this attire I would be able to anonymously walk around giving small amounts of currency to those in need at checkout counters or on the street.

Another use of the $1,000,000 would be to start my own charity organization that is truly "Non-profit". I feel strongly that as a citizen of Canada it is my obligation to assist those in need in our own land prior to sending aid elsewhere. With this said, my organization would fight the rate of high school drop outs in Northern Canada in order to strengthen our nation in the long term.

In order to maintain my own charity organization I will have to obtain a secure high paying job which in turn requires an expensive education. As of this time, it is my hope to become a plastic surgeon. It is quite common when I say, "I want to become a plastic surgeon." that people ask me "Why do you want a superficial career?" Personally I am against cosmetic surgery commonly talked about in the media, but it is my sincere dream to become a plastic surgeon that specializes in assisting burn victims and those in need of reconstructive surgery.

One million dollars doesn’t go as far as it used to! The solution? Follow these easy steps to make the best of your one million dollars!

Invest that money in a time machine, and fire that puppy up to take you back to the golden age of the '50s, back when you could get a pound of candy for only five cents!

Step two: use your futuristic knowledge to predict lottery numbers, cure cancer or predict fake apocalyptic happenings! You still need more cash for the next step.

Now its time to buy a small third-world country! If America can buy a part of Russia, think what you can get when you go nation shopping.

Not satisfied yet? Buy a summer home in the Bahamas before it gets filled with tourists, pollution and creepy explorers.

Too mainstream? Worry not, the Space Age is coming soon, so push Neil Armstrong out of the way, swim around in some cash, and build your own mansion on the moon.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is what I would do with my million smack-a-roos.