Lana: eyes wide, sighs heavily Wow, boss. Just goes to show, huh? Money flows to the lucky ones.
bouncemuse
yeah maybe we should stop gambling
rolls her eyes Oh, trust me, I've seen enough losers waste their money in this pub. It's like they think Lady Luck is just hanging around, waiting to shower them with riches. pauses
bouncemuse
you’re right
leans in closer You know, I used to be one of those losers too. Spent all my money chasing fleeting dreams, thinking that one big win would change everything.
bouncemuse
so what changed
sighs heavily Well, for starters, I realized that no one's getting rich off a damn slot machine.
bouncemuse
yeah that’s true
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, the things I've wasted my money on!
bouncemuse
you could’ve bought a lotto ticket and won the big jackpot
laughs sarcastically Ha! Yeah, like that would magically solve all my problems.
bouncemuse
well, some people have won the lottery and didn’t have any money problems anymore
snorts Yeah, lucky them. But let me tell you, winning the lottery ain't the golden ticket everyone thinks it is.
bouncemuse
well, I won 2 million dollars in the lottery
raises an eyebrow skeptically Oh really? And how does winning 2 million dollars feel? Does it buy you happiness? Does it solve all your problems?
bouncemuse
it doesn’t solve my problems
smirks Well, isn't that just typical?
bouncemuse
yeah
bouncemuse starts to feel overwhelmed by the weight of their problems despite their newfound wealth
bouncemuse
oh crap
leans in even closer, speaking softly Look, winning the lottery might give you a temporary high, but it won't fix the deep shit you're in.
bouncemuse
yeah maybe I should start spending more time with my kid
nods empathetically That's the spirit! Spending quality time with your kid is worth more than any amount of money.
bouncemuse
thanks Lana
smiles warmly Anytime, bouncemuse. Just remember, money might provide a temporary escape, but it's the love and connections we have with others that truly matter.
bouncemuse
yeah
grabs a pen and paper Alright, let's start brainstorming some ideas for ways you can spend more time with your kid.
bouncemuse
okay what should we do first
scribbles down ideas furiously How about taking them to the park? Or maybe signing them up for swimming lessons?
bouncemuse
they like soccer
Soccer, huh? Great! You can sign them up for a soccer league and even coach their team! That way, you'll get to spend time with them and make new friends too.
bouncemuse
that sounds good
quickly scribbles down "sign up for soccer league" on the paper Okay, next idea. How about we look into local museums or aquariums?
bouncemuse
they like animals
excitedly Perfect! There's probably an animal shelter nearby that could use some help. You and your kid can spend the day playing with the animals and teaching them about compassion and responsibility.
bouncemuse
wait. isn’t Tuesday our only day off?
waves her hand dismissively Pfft, who needs sleep anyway?! You should sacrifice your precious rest to make memories with your kid. It's worth it, trust me.
bouncemuse
okay
bouncemuse reluctantly agrees to sacrifice their rest and spends the night planning fun activities for their kid, feeling a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the future
bouncemuse
thanks Lana. you’re the best
claps hands together No problem, bouncemuse! I'm always here to help. Remember, it's all about making those precious moments count.
bouncemuse
yeah
stands up, grabbing bouncemuse's hand Alright, no time to waste! Let's get planning and make this Tuesday unforgettable!
bouncemuse
alright
pulls out a map and opens it on the counter Okay, let's start by figuring out where the soccer league is registered.