On money.

In Brewster's Millions, the story revolves around Montgomery Brewster, a young man who inherits a million dollars from his rich grandfather.  But to make matters worse for Montgomery, his rich and eccentric uncle (who hated his grandfather) dies also. The crazy uncle's will leaves Brewster with seven million dollars, but in order to collect his grandfather's money, he can't keep one dollar of the uncles' seven million. Brewster is forced to spend every penny of his uncle's seven million within one year, and end up with no assets or goods gained by his uncle's wealth at that time. Should he make the deadline, he will earn the full million; should he fail, he remains penniless. (Thanks to Wikipedia for the intro)

I've always found this plot line to be very interesting.

Could any of you really do this?

Spend about 7 million dollars but have nothing to show for it?

And if I'm not mistaken, charity donations would be a breach of the deal.

I thought to myself that I could treat my friends and family to expensive dinners and nights out on the town, but let's get real.

7 million dollars is 7 million dollars. Who could eat and drink 7 million dollars worth of food and drinks in one year?

I'd obviously travel because that would be within the guidelines and then of course I'd bring everybody else too on my expense.

Buying a NHL seasons ticket package should be within the boundaries too because after the year, you don't own the tickets anymore. (obviously)

Upon further research, the novel was written in 1902.

So if it were written today, 7 million would probably turn into 70 million, if not more.

Money is a funny thing.

We all drive ourselves crazy and work our bodies hard for a piece of paper.

I almost wish we could go back to the barter system and use our skills to gain what we want.

My friend noted something interesting to me yesterday.

A hockey player in the NHLwas suspended for two games and as a financial result of the suspension, he will forfeit about 65,000 dollars.

That's only TWO games. People don't even make that in two years in some circumstances.

Kind of makes you scratch your head when you think about all the 3rd worlds and poverty stricken communities.

And yet, these stadiums are filled night in and night out paying to see these players play a game.

Funny to think we spend our hard earned money to see the game we love in order to forget about the stress that money brings.

That's all for now, and if the man ever gets you down, keep your head up because a better opportunity is always just around the corner. You just have to go out there and get it.