On October 2nd, Isaura Tejada Parra became the center of attention in the Dominican Republic by winning an astonishing prize of 71 million pesos in the draw for the lotus of Leidsa.
At 21 years old, single and without children, she young manicurist from Sosúa, in the province of Puerto Plata, she never imagined that the numbers 7-9-19-20-31-35 would take her to a transformation so radical in his life.
From one day to the next, his destiny gave a unexpected turncatapulting her from an everyday life to a future full of new possibilities.
Despite the magnitude of its fortune, Isaura stays with his feet firmly on the ground. With modestythe young millionaire shares how his victory will not change his essence or his values.
The day everything changed
The day he found out he had won the lotus, Isaura I couldn’t believe what I was reading. Although he had been playing the same numbers for about six months (a combination that had no meaning special, she just liked it), the magnitude of the victory left her completely surprised.
“There are many emotions together, I still haven’t had time to assimilate that I won the lotus” he says with a nervous laugh. The young She still hasn’t finished processing what has happened, but it is clear that the news has filled her with delusion.
Despite being a young that overnight went from having an ordinary life to being millionaire, Isaura keeps your feet on the ground. “Yes I want to put my own business and keep working because I am still young“he says.
The ambition of Isaura It is not directed only towards the money; has in mind undertakebut also grow professionally.
Aware of the importance of wisely managing your new fortune so as not to be part of the people who, after winning the lotus they are left with nothing for wasting the moneyamong their plans is to prepare.
“I have plans to go to the university to study Accounting or Business Administration,” he points out with determination. For her, this has been the necessary impulse to take the step of going to university.
What do you plan to invest the rest of the money in? money? It’s still not clear to him. “In addition to my studies and ride my own businessI don’t have anything in mind right now about what I would like to do with it. money”, he admits.
However, his desire to continue with his overcoming staff is evident. Isaura is convinced that the money It should be a tool to advance in life and not an end in itself.
family support
The support of your family has been fundamental in this process. Upon hearing the news, his family She was happy and grateful to God for this “blessing.”
For Isaurathe faith plays a fundamental role in your life. “God has something for everyone,” he says, highlighting his belief that everything comes at the right time.
Despite his new status as millionaireshe is determined to remain the same person as always. “It’s not going to change me, I’m always going to be the same. I’m going to keep humble and focused,” he says.
The humorous side of fame sudden
As is common when someone becomes famous for an achievement like this, Isaura has started receiving messages and comments on networks social of people who, jokingly, claim to be part of their family.
“I have read the comments and what they cause me is laughter. I laugh because you know that’s what Dominicans are like,” he says, laughing.
This Thursday, November 7, Isaura Tejada will officially receive his prizemarking the beginning of a new stage in your life.
