FREE ESSAY ON THE GALAXY

THE GALAXY

June 15, 2007
It was the strangest thing. It all began on the evening of June 15th 
2005. My grandmother passed away. This was weird because no 
body even knew she was dying. Well maybe it was just her time to go. 
It was a very rough couple of days. My sisters, my mother and I set up 
the calling hours for her wake, and the time and place for her funeral. It 
was vary hard to concentrate on these tasks when one of our loved 
ones had passed away. 
About two weeks had passed and things were begging to return 
to normal. It had been a tremendous loss for our family, but we all 
knew that we had to get on with our lives.
I recall a message that was left on my mother's answering 
machine reporting that my grandmother had written a will. It was 
discovered when all of her things were being cleaned out of her home. 
Not a single soul within my grandmother's family knew about this will, 
so it was a big surprise. The message on the machine clearly stated 
that the will was going to be opened and read to the family, on July 5, 
2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the county court house. Everyone was anxious to 
find out just what he had left. No body was expecting much because 
they knew my grandmother didn't have very much. She had raised 
seven children on her own. 
The day had finally come. It was just about 1:00 p.m. and the 
will was being opened. It read as follows:
"Well all, I guess it was my time to go. I am in a better place 
now, where there is no suffering or pain. I need you all to promise me 
that you will be happy for me. I know it is hard to do, but it is for the 
best. Now I need you all to take a deep breath for there is something 
that you all must know. I have been saving some things up over the 
last 50 years, mainly because I knew this day was 
coming, I just wasn't sure when. You all know that I was one for 
money. We never had much, so when I made a little extra, I was 
investing it in large corporations, trying to make a few bucks. After 
quite a few years, I have managed to acquire $120 million to split 
between you all. Now, you all aren't getting the same, but remember to 
be happy with what you get, because it could has been nothing. 
To Patty, Marylyn, Steve, Mickey, and Debbie, I leave $2 million 
each. I know this doesn't seem like a lot, but when I was put in the 
nursing home, not one of you bothered to visit me. I am ashamed of 
you all. You were raised better. 
To Sally, I leave my home in Sandfordville, (including the 300 
acres) and my camp in South Colton. I love you Sally. You took good 
care of me, and I will never forget that. I am also giving you $10 million 
to use for what you please!
Lastly, to Diane and girls. Well what to I say to all of you? You 
put your lives on hold for me. When I became dependent on others, 
you were there to feed me and bathe me. You loved me 
unconditionally, so with this reason I leave you each $20 million. 
Diane, go do something nice for yourself, and girl, MAKE GRAMMY 
PROUD! Remember that I do love you all the same, but this is the way 
it must be."
Two years had passed, and I had just graduated from college, 
majoring in business management. By this time, I had only used up 
about $1 million paying off college loans, a car payment, and an 
occasional outfit or 2, or 200! But I was bored. I had a little of $19 
million and education, and no place to use it. That soon was about to 
change. 
It was one night in my dreams that it all came to me. I had 
always wanted to run an over-under bar in Potsdam, NY, but I was 
either too young, or too poor. I was still young at the time, but that 
wasn't going to hinder my plans this time!
I jumped out of bed and grabbed a piece of paper and started 
jotting things down. I knew that I wanted to it to be three levels. The 
basement was to be a cafe-snack-bar, the first floor would be the "Big" 
dance area with a soda-juice bar, and the second floor was to be the 21 
and over bar with the "smaller" dance area. I knew that my idea would 
work as long as I didn't was any time. I went back to bed and set my 
alarm for 5:00 a.m.
The next morning I called my sisters and had them come over for 
breakfast. While eating, I told them all about the dream I had the night 
before, and then showed them my sketches. They were amazed and 
decided that all four of us should be part of the business together, 
seeming that four heads are better than one. Being partners we knew 
we would be able to make more money, and have a bigger opportunity 
for growth, because we would have more money and brainpower. I 
also know that if we were partners, we would sometimes disagree, so 
we decided that since it was my plan, I would be the head (general) 
partner, with the decision making power, and my they would just be 
limited partners, investing money and helping out here and there. 
Within the first year that we had inherited the money, my sisters had 
already began their own businesses. (Which I was already involved in.) 
This was good because we would all be pooling our money together 
and benefiting. 
Then the work began. I knew that I was going to need to 
consider the four economic resources: Land, Labor, Capitol, and 
Entrepreneurship. I already had the capitol, now I just need to work on 
the rest. 
The next morning my sisters and I went to Potsdam to find a 
location for the bar. It was only about an hour before we found our 
perfect building. It would only cost $1,000 a month for rent, which 
wasn't too bad. I decided to only pay by the month just in case the 
business was a failure. 
Over the next month we had "The Galaxy" built. It totaled up to 
about $200,000 to create it. During this process I began hiring my staff. 
I out an ad in the paper for semi-skilled employees, who knew about 
the trade, and had some experience with it. I knew that it would be 
easier for me to hire people with the education, so that I wasn't always 
training. I had a ton of other responsibilities. I also hired the people 
who enjoyed the "night life" atmosphere. This was because I 
knew that employees were more productive in a "suiting" atmosphere. 
My biggest surprise came when Brian Flannery from the bar "Cocktail," 
applied. He was the best-know bartender around. Needless to say, he 
got the job! I never thought I would find the right DJ for my club, but to 
my surprise, DJ Jazzy Jeff had showed up at my doorstep. He 
informed me that the whole Country knew about this new club. Once 
again, another star was hired! I was in Luck, and things were looking 
good.
Now I was ready for entrepreneurship. I needed to make my 
IDEA of this business works in reality. I knew that I wouldn't have a 
problem with competitors being the only Over-Under bar around. My 
business was to be a monopoly, leading to inelasticity because there 
were few available substitutes in the area. Also, I will be able to serve 
the public with their needs. Before I began building, I had taken a 
survey in the town, and it ended up that more people would come to 
The Galaxy than go to Canada. Most 18-20 year olds were more likely 
to just dance, or be the designated driver. They said it was a hassle to 
drive a half an hour or more to just go and do the same thing. 
Before opening I need to get my last supplies. First on my list 
Were my liquor license, and the beverages. A new liquor store in 
Brasher by the name of the LaFave's Liquor had just opened. I was 
good friends with the owner, Mark, so I called him up and asked him for 
a deal. I told him that alcohol was in high demand so I would be 
buying in bulk so as to maintain my supply. Mark agreed to sell to me 
as long as I had signs up in my bar stating that I purchase my liquor 
from LAFAVE'S LIQUOR. I agreed leading to a voluntary trade with 
both of our benefits outweighing our costs. I spent about $100,000 on 
my first enormous supply of alcohol. Mark was very pleased. J
Next I called my cousin Mike from Coca-Cola. He provided the 
Soda-Juice bar for about $5,000. I swear with the amount of beverages 
we had, that we would NEVER run out! His brother Steven was also 
the head of the restaurant "Stars", so I hired him, and he moved his 
business to my basement. He was now one of my employees. 
Well now diary, it's opening night, so I have to get my behind to 
work. Can't be late the first day. I will write tomorrow!
Jaime
Dear Diary, June 16, 2007
WOW… that is all I can say. What a hit everything was. I made 
all of the money I spent on starting this place and then some. You 
would never believe who was there! I think I saw more than ten 
movies stars. I met Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anniston, Dave Matthews, 
Tom Cruise, Brittany Spears, Mel Gibson, Neve Campbell, Ricky 
Martin, and I even think I saw Madonna! They flew in from everywhere! 
I even heard rumor that it is the new nightclub of choice for the stars to 
go on the weekends. They even came in private jets. My dream came 
true, because I knew how to use my skill in economics. I think I want 
to give a shout out to my 12th grade economics teacher…THANKS 
NORMILE!!! 
P.S. I think I will invest most of my money like my Grammy. 
I figure that if I save it I could be hurt by inflation in the long run. My 
money won't be worth as much, and we don't want that now do we??
Jaime