Nothing every really works out for you on a day-to-day basis. Things never go well but you roll with it anyway. When you get to the beach, it rains. When you withdraw money from the bank, it's a gamble if you'll get an insufficient funds fee. When you do have five dollars, you have to decide if you want substinance for life (food) or some brews. (You always choose brews.)

(noun) A successful type of theft which results in an acceptable, impressive and rewarding payday for the protagonist.