Alright, technically mom and dad are the winners, but they can work together on the essay portion since they're kind of a team. The other finalist is Betsey. Just write your answer in the comments section and of course don't copy the answer because I will clearly know and disqualify everyone. The question is...
If I were to win the lottery (say $250 million plus) what would I do with it? Feel free to write as much or as little as you like, longer is not necessarily better though. And anyone else can answer this too if they want. In the case of a tie there will be a question to decide the winner. Good luck.
6 comments:
Are you going to post the answers to your little quiz?
And even though I'm not qualified to respond to the essay question, I think I know the answer to this.
I would say that you'd lump sum the total. So, right off the bat, 45%-50% would go to the GOV.
$125 Million. You would probably give a little to your family. ;-) I would say you'd distribute about 10% there ($12.5 million / five would mean B and I would be looking to get almost 3 million. BUT I'm not sure how we'd not pay taxes on it -- so we'll have to consult someone for the specifics) And by five I was thinking mom & dad as one and then your siblings as the other 4, but you might also want to toss a little dough to your cousin Stacey too. ;-)
So you'd have about $112 Million left, which I think you would wisely invest. I would think you might also look into part-ownership of an NBA franchise. Maybe the Wizards so you could get close to MJ. And then I think you'd tinker around in the market. You might also look to invest in an IPO or something. Or you could put it into the bank with a killer interest rate and not worry about a thing.
Either way -- you'd still live in Greensburg. Still work at Honda. Still ride your bike to work. Same old stuff. Same old Karl. You too level-headed to let money change you, little brother.
xo!
-M
Winning 250 million dollars! That a dream many people would like to have. Visions of quitting an unsatisfactory job, travel, leisure, unlimited access to material goods--to some it sounds like heaven on earth.
Karl Gimbel, who some have described as an enigma, wrapped inside a mystery, may have a different reaction than many. Karl has lived a spartan life since leaving for college four years ago. Upon entering his bedroom, many would describe it as nearly empty, void of the trappings of most college seniors. This has not always been his lifestyle.
Family members, in particular will remember the early years of excess. After all, how many basketball jerseys can one eighth grade student wear? How many pairs of unworn Jordans exist beneath his Decatur bed? And one cannot discount the fantastically large collection of DVD videos on which he has splurged his unfettered funds.
But what would he do now? How would he spend such a large fortune?
Above all else, Karl has developed into a practical man. Like his father, his first inclination would be to create a nest egg, that, left untouched, would continue to grow throughout the remainder of his life. This would provide an essential security that would leave him feeling free to marry, to raise a family, and lead a life of fulfillment and service. To expand upon that vision, picture Karl, with wife and children, twenty years hence. Having been raised with a work ethic, Karl will ensure his own children have been taught to love learning, know how to contribute to family functioning, and have expectations that they, too, will someday develop a satisfying career. No Paris Hilton divas in that family. Normality, always a Gimbel mantra dating back to father, Ed Gimbel, will be the watchword there.
But what of the remaining funds? Karl's love of family runs deep. Even this family weblog testifies of his joy in maintaining close contact with parents, brothers, sisters, and other loved ones. It is doubtless that he would wish to include his siblings in his largesse. Imagine him providing the foregone conclusion to Ryan and Casey's college educations, not to mention their daughters. Picture him paying the debt for Edward's master's work. Can you envision him buying lovely homes, vehicles and other accoutrements for those whom he loves?
Of course the risk is always real that feelings of entitlement could ensue. Learning to distinguish between wants and needs, and learning to be happy and joyful in one's own circumstance is a very important lesson for anyone who claims to be an adult. No Gimbel would ever take advantage of another!
After seeing to the needs of family members, Karl would look to the community to see what service he could render. Friends would be surprised from time to time by the donations of an anonymous benefactor. Future generations of team mates and other associates may have college scholarships given. Karl has proven himself, in years past that he is always thoughtful, kind and generous.
Finally, a word about Karl's own purchases. I believe that Karl would wish to meet some of the people he's admired in the past. A meeting with Michael Jordan might be arranged. Much as he was sought-after company during his high school years, his engaging personality would draw other celebrities to him, and he would develop relationships after his own selective fashion.
He would probably desire improved transportation. A Corvette, a GM Tahoe XL, and other vehicles would find home in the garage of his new house, designed with his father to be the epitome of his desires. A theater room, and a basketball court would be de rigour. His property would include running water with little bridges, and a bicycle path throughout.
In conclusion, let me say that Ed and I have purchased lottery tickets occasionally, and it has provided great entertainment, imagining what we would do with all that money. I believe that Karl's temperament is such that money would not change his level-headedness. He is not a man given much to pride, but finds joy in the company of others. He would continue to seek good relationships in all aspects of his life.
Disclaimer: This essay was written solely by Claudia Gimbel with no preliminary discussion with Ed Gimbel. Whatever he writes will be his own opinion, and not those of this publisher.
1. Other than basketball, what sport did Karl participate in during high school?
A. Baseball
B. Track
C. Football
D. Soccer
B. TRACK; I was a high jumper... and not a very good one
2. Karl has worked at all these places except…
A. Little Caesar’s
B. Driggs Farms
C. Dolco
D. Kroger
C. DOLCO
3. Karl applied to three colleges: Indiana, Purdue, and…
A. Brigham Young University
B. Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne
C. University of Wisconsin
D. University of Montana
D. U of M
4. Karl’s intramural teams in college are called the…
A. Broncos
B. Braves
C. Decatur Gators
D. Bulls
A. BRONCOS; three elite 8 appearances in basketball and one in football
5. Karl’s first NBA jersey was of what player?
A. Scottie Pippen
B. Shaquille O’Neal
C. Michael Jordan
D. Bernard King
B. SHAQ; Christmas of 1993
6. How many summers has Karl worked at GM?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3
7. What was Karl’s high school graduation ranking?
A. 26th
B. 34th
C. 45th
D. 51st
C. 45th; Sam was 46th... we're buddies and like to hang out with each other... except in college rankings
8. Karl played for what Decatur Football League team?
A. Bears
B. Cowboys
C. Colts
D. Steelers
A. Bears; I think I was pretty good but my 6th grade perceptions could be skewed
9. Karl’s first flight was to…
A. Rusty’s wedding
B. Florida for spring break
C. Betsey’s wedding
D. Los Angeles for the 4th of July
C. BETSEY'S WEDDING; we drove 3 cars out to rusty's wedding, I've never been to florida for spring break and LA was my second flight.
10. Karl has had how many speeding tickets?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
C. 3 in three different counties and one failure to yield to pedestrians
11. Karl lost to whom for Homecoming King?
A. Ryan Kable
B. Tyler Fullenkamp
C. Sean Cook
D. Preston Russett
D. PRESTON RUSSETT
12. Karl lost to whom for Prom King?
A. Ryan Kable
B. Tyler Fullenkamp
C. Sean Cook
D. Preston Russett
C. SEAN COOK
13. Karl completed GRABAAWR how many times?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
A. 1; we didn't COMPLETE it the first time... our bike broke.
You will buy a NBA minor league basketball team and become the OWNER and GM!
LOVE YOUR DAD!
Karl,
I sort of feel that YOU should win your own quiz for having to read through Claudia's very long-winded response. Come one Mom! That was one doosey of a response.
To just contrast what everyone has said...I think that Karl would take his money and travel to all 7 continents with Emily. They would live like bohemians and spend the rest of their days living as vagabond travelers.
The End
My apologies to all who thought I was too long-winded in my essay. Because we are spending so much time at my school preparing for the ISTEP tests, I was just modeling good essay-writing skills. I put on my formal voice, and the words took over.
-Sorry-
Claudia
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