This Isn't the Life Which I Want

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(In the dining room)

Hi, Lisa. Hurry and wash up.

Tonight, we’re having your favorite dinner—pizza and cola.

Mom, I’m so tired and stressed out.

I just want to sit on the sofa and watch TV right now.

Lisa, why are you pulling a long face?

Are you OK?

No, I’m not.

I have to study seven days a week.

I never get a break.

I can’t even go on a barbecue or a picnic with my friends.

This isn’t the life which I want.

Oh, Lisa. I didn’t know that.

Mom.... I didn’t want to tell you that and let you down.

This isn’t good for you.

It’s not the life that you want.

Now, let’s sit down and make a plan.

What should I do?

During the week, you can keep your study plan, but on weekends, you can do exercise with your friends or get a new hobby.

Are you sure this will be OK, Mom?

Lisa, you’re the apple of my eye.

This will never change even if you don’t get good grades.

I want you to do well at school, but I also want you to be happy.