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A great investment
I had a little extra money, so I said to myself "Self, what is the best way to spend $38,500?" Sure, I could invest it in the stock market, and in 20 years, probably have about $123,000, but I wanted to do something now. I considered giving the money to the world food program. With that, they could feed 25,663 school age children, or 22,000 refugees for a week. But at the end of the week, the money is gone with nothing to show for it. I thought, well what about helping fewer people? The same amount of money could feed 494 school-aged children for a year. But at the end of the year, the kids are hungry again, and I'll have nothing to show for it. What about education? In some countries, it costs only about $500 per year to send a child to school. $38,500 could send 77 kids to school for a year. Education lasts a lifetime, but really -- how long do kids in third world countries live anyway? I really wanted something that would leave a lasting impression. That is when I stumbled across this little gem. The Yachtmaster II has a practically unbreakable sapphire crystal. The case is built like a gilded tank. It is waterproof, crush proof, and if properly cared for, should last forever. Much like the golden idols found in Egypt after thousands of years, this golden idol will signal to future generations that I had a bunch of money once, and I knew what to do with it.
February 2014 · Clothing Shoes and Jewelry