history: I had to go to a work conference last week.  I didn't know anyone there, and I really don't like to travel without my family.  It was hard. I had to go to a work conference last week.  I didn't know anyone there_comma_ and I really don't like to travel without my family.  It was hard. That does sound tough_comma_ did it go well at least?
current: It went fine.  Work conferences are always pretty boring, but I survived.  Going on vacation with the family next month so I have that to look forward to.
next: That's good, at least you have something fun to look forward to now.