history: I took $5 out of my 5 year old's birthday stash yesterday.  I took $5 out of my 5 year old's birthday stash yesterday. What did you use the $5 for? Something good hopefully!
current: Yeah, I bought a $5 lotto ticket.  I was feeling lucky and I really need to scrounge up enough money for rent this month.  We didn't win, though.
next: Sorry to hear that. You tried at least and your intentions were good.