Though coming upon a large amount has never happened to me, I have always dreamed about it happening one day. Here's what I would do:
1. Pay for my parents' home. They raised me in it, and so I feel the need to help them out. They won't want me too (pride, I guess), but I will do it anyway.
2. Buy everything I have ever wanted in life. This includes a Skip-It, Hula Hoop, Wii, a horse, and several other big ticket items. (EDIT: This includes a brand new copy of Final Fantasy VII, because people are mean on EBay!)
3. Go to every country where I can speak the language. Canada, Central America, South America, Australia and New Zealand, most of Europe, and parts of Asia. I would stay about two weeks in each place, but I want to spend at least 3 months in China.
4. Pay for and go to college. My parents would want me to. They say that going while in high school doesn't actually count. I tell them it does, because I have the credit from it. Anyway, definitely go to further my education. Probably become a licensed interpreter or foreign language teacher.
5. Help out those that have helped me. Repay debts and pay those I owe (thankfully, no one as of yet)
6. Start a scholarship fund for my high school.
7. Finally, put some of the rest in the bank, some in the mattress, and some buried in canning jars.
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