history: My friends wanted to go bungie jumping but I'm afraid of heights.  They kept trying to convince me to do it but I was reluctant.  Finally I stepped out on the ledge and jumped. I went bungie jumping with some friends but I was reluctant to jump. Are you scared of heights?
current: Yes, I don't like heights at all. I did eventually muster the courage to jump, however.
next: I bet that was the ride of your life.