history: Approaching a sheer-drop water-slide. When I was younger I decided to plummet down a sheer-drop water-slide. As I approached_comma_ I almost chickened-out_comma_ I was so nervous. Please tell me you went through with it.  That sounds like it would have been an experience!
current: I did in the end! The people queuing behind must have been furious as I trembled and delayed. It was excellent, and terrifying!
next: They've should have had similar feelings, so they should have been more understanding.