$363 Million...

So this week there is a jackpot of $363 million in the Powerball lottery... Our office has a pool every week, but because of this ridiculous pot, there was a special extra pool at a $5 buy-in. Normally, I'm not a frivolous spender, but I figured for the investment on a gabillion percent return, I'd take the risk.

Now the question I'm seeing all over the Internet, and inwardly asking myself, is what I would do with that money should I actually win (instead of getting struck by lightening 7 times or whatever the odds are). As I said before, though, I'm not a very frivolous spender and I would like to think I'd be somewhat smart about spending my millions.

First, I'd donate a portion to charity. I know there's no way I could spend $363 million in my lifetime and it's worth it to give back. I'd actually probably give a lot away to family, most specifically my mother who deserves a pretty amazing break, and to anyone else who's helped us out in the recent year(s) since my father passed away.

My husband and I would sell the house we currently live in and buy one that will be big enough for our future family, go on vacation for a year around the Caribbean, Europe and Australia. Of course I'd quit my job, buy a convertible and hire a personal trainer so I can stay in the best shape of my life for the rest of my life. I'd probably buy a second home in South Carolina and get lifetime tickets to Clemson football.

And although it might sound funny, I'd have surgery on my feet by the best foot doctor in the world so I can wear whatever kind of shoes I damn well please. That's my list for now... I'm sure I could come with other things given more time. Now it's just a matter of waiting for the money to show up in my bank account. C'mon big money!