What if I Won the Lottery

What If I Won the Lottery? Spoiler: Banner Would Demand a Gold-Plated Cat Tree

Chewy

Let’s just say I checked my ticket, fainted dramatically onto a pile of unfolded laundry, and woke up a millionaire. What happens next? Oh, the possibilities.

Real Coffee

First, I’d upgrade my coffee. No more “mystery roast” from the bottom shelf—I’m talking beans hand-whispered to by monks in the Andes. My mornings would begin with a cup so smooth it sings lullabies to your soul. Balboa would get his own mug, because obviously he’s earned it by knocking mine off the counter every day.

Home Sweet Home

Then there’s the house. Not a mansion—too echoey. I’d go for a cozy haven with a waterfall wall, glowing furniture, and a secret room filled entirely with plush throws and scented candles. Banner would have a biometric paw scanner to access his private sunroom, complete with heated cushions and a live-stream of birds who’ve signed a modeling contract.

Travel- You Bet

I’d travel, of course. Utah’s Mighty Five? Done. I’d hike with a personal sherpa who also moonlights as a poet, narrating my journey in verse while I snack on lavender shortbread. My blog would explode with tales of enchanted canyons and mystical chipmunks who whisper investment advice.

Photo credit Deb Neumann

What Would Happen to My Store

And the store—Welcoming Haven would become Welcoming Heaven. I’d launch a line of nature-themed tech for kids that glows, chirps, and teaches them how to identify clouds by personality. Every product would come with a haiku and a biodegradable glitter packet.

But let’s be honest: I’d still write. Still chase the perfect tagline. Still tell stories about Banner’s dramatic hairball performances and Balboa’s existential stares. Because even with a vault full of cash, the real treasure is sharing the magic of everyday moments—with a little extra sparkle.

photo credit Deb Neumann