Monday is fun day around here… We are linking up with Becky
Week 5: If I were to win the lottery, 5 Things I’d Buy
My child’s education:
I would pay off all the years of SJ’s
schooling: pre-school, full school and university. If I was unble to pay up
front (for university as an example as she wouldn’t have applied or registered
etc), I would put the equivalent amount into an education fund for her. As a
teacher, I know the extreme importance of a good education for children and
here in South Africa, private education is so expensive and always on the
increase. When it comes to schooling, I never want my children to go without.
schooling: pre-school, full school and university. If I was unble to pay up
front (for university as an example as she wouldn’t have applied or registered
etc), I would put the equivalent amount into an education fund for her. As a
teacher, I know the extreme importance of a good education for children and
here in South Africa, private education is so expensive and always on the
increase. When it comes to schooling, I never want my children to go without.
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A Trust Fund for Gozololo:
Gozololo is a local charity that is close
to our family’s hearts. My FIL is actively involved in the charity and I often
run the odd charity drive for the school. Gozololo is a school for AIDS
affected babies and children. Miriam and her group of loving caregivers provide
a stable education and upbringing as well as love and care for these sweet
children. I would open a trust fund for Gozololo to ensure they receive money
on a monthly basis that would help cover all expenses and extras.
to our family’s hearts. My FIL is actively involved in the charity and I often
run the odd charity drive for the school. Gozololo is a school for AIDS
affected babies and children. Miriam and her group of loving caregivers provide
a stable education and upbringing as well as love and care for these sweet
children. I would open a trust fund for Gozololo to ensure they receive money
on a monthly basis that would help cover all expenses and extras.
Our new home:
We are currently building our dream home,
and along with building and anything in your dreams, comes many bills and
payments. I would pay the house off –
all building expenses, finishes and furniture so that we could move in with no
repayments, loans or bond hanging over our heads.
and along with building and anything in your dreams, comes many bills and
payments. I would pay the house off –
all building expenses, finishes and furniture so that we could move in with no
repayments, loans or bond hanging over our heads.
A holiday:
I love to travel, and there is no doubt
that I would want to splurge on a dream holiday for myself, my hubs and SJ. I
would love to write a list of places to visit and experiences to enjoy. And
then pack our bags and head off on a wild adventure. I would visit Paris,
Greece, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Australia, Maldives, Seychelles,
Texas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, back to New York, Zanzibar, Egypt…
The list never ends. Just a full around-the-world holiday.
that I would want to splurge on a dream holiday for myself, my hubs and SJ. I
would love to write a list of places to visit and experiences to enjoy. And
then pack our bags and head off on a wild adventure. I would visit Paris,
Greece, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Australia, Maldives, Seychelles,
Texas, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, back to New York, Zanzibar, Egypt…
The list never ends. Just a full around-the-world holiday.
A Range Rover:
Call me shallow but I have a thing for cars.
I love the comfort and luxury of a beautiful car and the speed of a fast car
too. A black Range Rover Sport is my dream car and if I had the extra cash, I
would make this purchase and park this baby in my garage.
I love the comfort and luxury of a beautiful car and the speed of a fast car
too. A black Range Rover Sport is my dream car and if I had the extra cash, I
would make this purchase and park this baby in my garage.
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What would you buy if you won the lottery?
I love the list and I think mine would be similar. A trust for education for my one day baby. Paying off the bond (and in our case, upgrading to a dream home), donating to an animal charity that I believe in, travel! and then a little indulgence for me 🙂
Love your list! Education fund in on mine too!
I love your list- paying off student debt was number one on my list too! And the car? I'd totally park that in my driveway! I don't think that's shallow at all 🙂