What I would do with the money?

Yesterday's Powerball was worth a lot of money. I know it usually is, but this was one of those very, very, very large jackpots. In fact, nobody had all six numbers, so the next drawing is worth $275 million.

The people on the van and I decided to pool our money and buy 5 tickets for yesterday's drawing. There are five of us on the van, so that set each of us back $1. We all know that the odds are definitely not in our favor, but it's always fun to discuss what we would do with the money if we won. Here's what I would do.

First, I would abandon my job. Many people say they would go to work and flaunt their winnings. Not me. I want to know what it's like to just not show up.

Second, I'd change my telephone number to an unpublished number. I just don't want people calling and calling me. No interviews, please!

Third, I'd move to Hawaii.

Fourth, I'd pay down my debt, my husband's debt and my daughter's debt.

Fifth, I'd set up trust funds for each child.

Sixth, I'd invest in long-term care insurance.

Seventh, I'd have my husband figure out how much we would need to live comfortably for the rest of our lives and invest that amount of the winnings.

Eighth, I would earn my master's degree and a doctorate degree.

Ninth, I would consider plastic surgery.

Tenth, I would become a philanthropist. I would set up a trust fund to give the rest of the money to my favorite charities.

Now, if only I would win. What would you do with your winnings if you won big in the lottery?