I’m Broke But I Gain

Because my children wanted to go to the carnival where there are joyful rides and some games that you can win junk foods, stuff toys, candies and chocolates among others—even though I was hesitated to go because it is the time of my favorite television series, I can’t do anything but to obey the wish of my children.

So, we went to the carnival area of our town. I was with my three youngest children: Lian who is 6 years old, Jaeden is 10 years old and VJ is 10. My two other kids did not come and so with my wife Lisa. They decided to just watch the TV soap.

The kids are very happy as we are proceeding to the carnival—around 300 meters from our house. They are jumping and telling each other what they will do when we reach the place.

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So, when we arrived, we proceeded to the running lights where you need to bet some coins in the running lights. When the light bulb stopped and luckily at the number where you put the coin, you win. You can win different things like junk foods, soft drinks, coffee mug among others. The numbers is ranging from number 1 to 24—which means it’s a 1 to 24 chance of winning. You need to bet not only to one number but as many as you can so to have a higher chance of winning the prize.

In the end, when we need to go home after one hour, each of my kids have with them two big plastic of cheese curls and chocolate curls. Sounds good and fair. But no, because the amount of that foods they won are not even the third the money I spent just to win those prize.

But you know, kids happiness is what matters most—its priceless. That is why though my wallet left nothing but my heart is jumping to rejoice.




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    • Carnival (or in Portuguese: Carnaval) is the worldwide best known outing of Brazilian popular culture. Carnival is even that important to Brazilians that a year is being divided into two parts: before and after Carnaval...

      After New year, everyone in Brazil will be preparing for the Carnival event. In January and February not much else of any significance happens; to Brazilians, the year 2017 will actually start after Carnival !

      The most famous Carnaval in Brazil is of course the one in Rio de Janeiro. However, also in Rio de Janeiro there are several ways to celebrate the festival.

      Furthermore, in almost every settlement of any size in Brazil you will be able to join in Carnival events. After Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the most famous Carnaval festivals are the ones of Salvador and Pernambuco

    • I can perfectly relate to this. As kids we have indulged in such things with no money :grin: and the joy our parents got to see our smiles I bet they too like you felt rich and wealthy.

    • That's a big picture that I am craving whenever I have the chance going to the province. I had so many things to do in the countryside. I wish people can appreciate a simple lifestyle. During the time of my medical mission across the border, I had appreciated living in simplicity. We must admit that not all people can survive the man-made technology. The reason, they were consumed and ruled by the changes in this world. However, the other side of life can still be changed into flexibility and find ways to experience a simple lifestyle. That's what I am doing right now.

    • I am glad to hear everyone had a great time and left happy. I try to take my son to things like this when I am able to but every year they keep going up on the prices.

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