The $50,000 Meme
Tiggerprr tagged me for the $50,000 meme. So, here goes:
A philanthropist awards you $50,000 with the stipulation that you may use half of it for yourself and the other half you must use for the benefit of others. By “benefit of others” it can mean anything really, buying a gift for a family member or donating to a charity.
A. How do you spend the money on yourself?
I wouldn’t spend the money on myself. I would save it, which really means my wife will spend it. Unlike some people, my wife and I don’t have separate checking accounts. With us, it’s 50-50. OK, it’s actually 90% for my wife and 10% for me, which is why I’ve only bought five pairs of shoes in the past ten years. It takes me two years to save enough for new shoes.
B. How do you use the money for others? Please be detailed, so if you say “give X dollars to charity, let us know what charity and why you select that one.
I like to say I would donate the money to a worthy charity, but in reality, I would give the entire amount to my wife. We use to be a two-income family of three. Now we are a single income family of five. Because I work for myself now, I don’t get benefits like health insurance, paid vacations, stock options, and 401k. Money has been very tight the last several centuries.
C. If you were to spend part of your money to have a performer do a show for you, who would it be and why?
That really depends on my mood. I love oldies and love songs.
D. If you were to use it on a new vehicle for yourself, what kind?
We need a mini-van, so it would probably be a Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, or Kia Sedona. A mini-van. How sexy. I guess I won’t need to suck in my gut in front of pretty women anymore.
E. If you spent part of it to go to a “fantasy” camp, what type would you choose?
My wife reads my blog so I won’t mention Madonna or Angelina Jolie. Instead, I pick Disneyland. Yeah, I know, Disneyland isn’t a fantasy camp. But it might as well be. If Disneyland doesn’t count, then I pick a camp with super heroes, Star War characters, or Star Trek characters.
F. If you were to use it to buy season tickets for a sports team, what team would it be?
The Portland Trail Blazers (basketball). They are the only major sports team in town. Things are not looking good for the Blazers right now. Their number one draft pick is bringing back memories of Sam Bowie. The mentally retarded Blazers drafted Bowie over Michael Jordan. Jordan became a super star while Bowie broke his leg twice and missed two entire seasons.
G. If you were to use it to go on a cruise (assuming you like cruises) where would you cruise to?
I assume we are not talking about cruising the strip in a super-cool mini-van, right? I have never been on a cruise ship, but I would like to go some place warm…but not any place where they might be cannibals. That would just entirely ruin the experience.
H. If you were to use it to go to NYC to see a show (or shows) what would you see?
Is Grease still playing? I bought the DVD recently and the Little Princess loves it. I think she would love the Broadway version too.
I. Totally off subject what is your favorite carnival food?
I’ve never been to a carnival so I have no idea what carnival food is. Whatever it is, I would probably go with something sweet.
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Oh come on Daddy Forever… suck in that gut. Mini-vans ARE sexy. (Though secretly I’m feelin’ kinda glad I own a Highlander right now)…
I use to drive a SUV too, but we just sold it. Mini-van here we come.
With that amount I am sure you can buy at least one pair of shoes…a pressie from your wife!
Keep smilin!
I hope so. My last pair of shoes cost less than $30.
Loved the shares. It’s hard to go down to a single family income and harder still to do it self employed style with more taxes and no insurance benefits! What’s sad is that $50,000.00 isn’t that much money anymore. After taxes you’re down at least $20k and like you said, if you’ve experienced the cost of no health benefits, etc. you know how fast $30k goes to expenses. I have a 2005 Sienna, and although I’m tired of the mini van stage it sure is a nice car!
Hugs,
Holly
Don’t get me started on insurance. We’re paying almost $12,000 annually for medical and that doesn’t include co-pay, drugs, eye, or dental.
I too work for myself (which means I occasionally nap for myself) and I find it hard to have so much time and so little money. I also have the three-year-old home with me so work is sometimes an after thought.
It’s very productive working at home with little ones. In the mornings my son sits on my lap while I try to work. And throughout the day, the toddler ditches mommy to tell me she wants mommy.
Interesting answers!!! I might have to play along, since I’m always looking for new memes to (eventually) do!!!
I’m always behind on my memes. I have one more to do to catch up.
You never fail to make me laugh. Love your answers. They’re never what I expect.
What? Am I the only person afraid of being eaten by cannibals?
Mini vans are such a necessity. I have driven one for the last 10 years. When I was a teenager a swore I would NEVER drive a 4 door car, let alone a mini van. Now you couldn’t drag me away from my van. Where would I put all my junk? So suck in that gut and embrace the mini van.
I’m sure we’ll love it once we own one, but my wife and I have never driven a mini-van before.
I’d pick Grease, too. That would be soooo good!!
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