history: I was so set on getting an A on my math test I studied so hard. I was so set on getting an A on my math test that I studied so hard to do good on it. I studied for days! Well at least you put in the effort. What grade did you end up receiving on this test?
current: I ended up getting an A actually. It was exactly what I wanted to get.
next: That's great! Hard work pays off I guess.