Context: I have been practicing my jump shot for months. I am read for a game of horse against my friends.
Speaker 1: I have been working on  my jump shot all month.
Speaker 2: That's awesome!  Have you gotten any better yet?
Speaker 1: I hope so I have a big horse tournament against my buddies I want to win the 100 bucks prize.
Speaker 2: That would be cool.  Hopefully the hard work will pay off