This weekend while having dinner with some friends/mentors, I was asked this question:
"If money wasn't an issue, what would your perfect wedding look like?"
I don't like this question. I think I don't like this question because money has always been an issue so I don't know how to imagine money not being an issue. Part of me thinks dreaming is just a waste of time because it just creates an envy in me for what I can't have. I want to dream about things that I can accomplish, yet I know that dreaming will open up doors to places and opportunities that I never imagined I could accomplish. This is my dilemma. I typically want to make achievable goals. But if I will try to relax and be fun instead of so serious, for your sake. So, if I wont the lottery I don't know what I would do with every cent, but here are some things that came to mind (in no particular order):
- Pay off debt
- Secure college fund for Sweetness
- Buy a reasonable house
- Donate to my church and other charities that pull my heart strings
- Go on a cool vacation
- Pour time and my new found resources into making writing more of a possible full-time career.
I'm sure there are more things that I would do with such a large amount of money, but I think those six things are a good start. I know that I would want to use the money to pour into abilities, talents, and opportunities.
I don't know who said it, but it's one of my favorite quotes about money and being frugal.
"To be frugal means to have a high joy-to-stuff ratio."
I would love to win the lottery. But I would have to buy a lottery ticket first, and I'm too frugal for that. ;)"
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I liked your list. It's a fun idea, but I'd never buy a ticket either!! My math classes convinced me otherwise ;) I also think there's an advantage to not having all the money in the world...it makes us really value what we do have!!
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