The recent mega millions got me thinking about winning the lottery and what that would, or could, look like. What would I change? What would I do differently?

Several of my coworkers and my husband bought tickets (along with the majority of the nation it seems). My husband asked me for numbers and bought me 2 the week of the super mega lottery as well for the week prior. One of my colleagues jokingly texted “I won’t be in tomorrow because I’m winning the mega millions tonight!”. I started asking people “would you still work if you won?” My husband “No!”, a colleagues “Nope!”, another colleague “Yes, but not this job. Maybe volunteer or start a foundation.”

I would love to not take night call, but it comes with the job. I would hire a driver. I might move to a house with room for a full lap pool, but maybe not… I really like my house. I’d finally get a boat. I would donate money to planned parenthood, gun violence prevention and especially drowning prevention and swimming lessons. And then, I’d go to work.

If you love what you do, I guess it’s true you never work a day. I’ve been so lucky. Amazing kids, a supportive husband, 2 snuggly dogs and a job in which I find purpose (and a bird everyone loves to hate). Autonomy, mastery and purpose. Supposedly, the triad to find happiness and I’d say it’s true. Find purpose in your work. I know I’m fortunate, lucky & blessed.

I don’t need another ticket. In my mind, I already won and I hope you have too. ❤️