John Smith, a 42-year-old construction worker from Smalltown, USA, made a life-changing decision after winning $1 million on a lottery scratch-off ticket – he vowed to never eat bologna again.
Smith, who has been playing the lottery for years, couldn’t believe his luck when he scratched off the winning ticket while sitting in his favorite deli, munching on a bologna sandwich. The winning ticket was part of the deli’s promotion and Smith had purchased it on a whim.
“I was in shock when I saw the numbers on the ticket,” Smith said. “I had to double-check and triple-check just to make sure I wasn’t seeing things. When it finally sunk in that I had won a million dollars, I knew I had to make some changes in my life.”
For Smith, one of those changes meant giving up bologna, a sandwich staple that he had been eating for lunch every day for the past five years. “I have nothing against bologna, but it’s time for me to upgrade my menu,” Smith said with a chuckle. “I think I can afford some better lunch options now.”
Smith, who is married with two children, has big plans for his newfound wealth. He plans to pay off his mortgage, set up college funds for his kids, and take his family on a dream vacation to Hawaii. He also wants to invest in his own business and save for his retirement.
“I never thought I would win the lottery, but now that I have, I want to make the most of it,” Smith said. “This money is a game-changer for me and my family, and I want to make sure we use it wisely.”
As for bologna, Smith is adamant that he won’t touch it again. “I’m grateful for the memories, but it’s time to move on,” he said. “From now on, it’s filet mignon for me.”
