Billions For Love
I saw a show the other night about billionaire heiresses and how they spend their family fortunes. Some of them, I have to admit, did pretty darn good things with their cash, while others, well…blew it on junk like closets-full of new dresses, jewelry, and private islands big enough to be considered small countries. The whole thing got me to thinking. What would I do with billions of dollars? Or even just a few hundred million? And then I got this awesome idea which, with the help of DH, evolved into a full-fledged love attack in my heart:
I’d build a vacation resort for needy families! A place where people who could not afford to go on vacation, but desperately needed it, could go to spend a relaxing, fun-filled week in summer. July, I’m thinking, because that is when most kids don’t have school.
Now, about my resort. It would have all the features one could dream of, like humongous rooms, pools, recreation centers, a movie theater, a spa, massage therapy sessions, yoga classes, dance lessons, a small amusement park, horse-back riding, guided tours into the wilderness, comedy and magic shows, a five-star restaurant, and so on. I would also arrange to hold a summer ball each year, complete with free costume, dress, and tuxedo rentals and an out-of-this-world banquet. During the one-week special resort, each family would have the opportunity to partake in relaxing, yet fun and exciting games with great prizes, such a new bicycles, new wardrobes, and maybe even one grand prize of a brand-new car. At the end of the week, each family would, upon checkout, also receive a $500 gift card to a shopping center such as Walmart, so they could purchase groceries or whatever else they may need to get by.
How would I choose families for this? Technology. Each family would be evaluated by their income, assets, etc, and then enter into a lottery if they qualify. Each January, a computer would draw, say, 250 names, and then notify the chosen families and allow them to make plans. This would give everyone a fair and equal chance of winning.
And how would I fund all of this? First, I’m a billionaire…lol. Secondly, the resort would stay open year-round and only close to the public for three weeks during summer. One week to prepare, one week for families to come and enjoy, and one week to clean up the mess. The revenue created during the other eleven months would pay for just about everything needed. And if it didn’t, I wouldn’t care. I’d pay for it all myself, because I believe excess money is granted to people so they can do something good with it.
Awwww, imagine the little faces, all flushed with joy. Imagine more relaxed adults. Imagine helping someone create the memory of a lifetime. Joy!
So, in conclusion…Dear God, please let me hit the lottery! LOL
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