history: A couple weeks ago, I was up for selection for a promotion at my job. I have been preparing for the promotion for the past couple of months. The days leading up to the promotion board were very high strung and I was very anxious. Hello_comma_ my friend. I just received my promotion results back and it turns out I was not selected - which is a colossal bummer.
current: That's great, congratulations
next: Actually, it's not great, if you read what I said. How are you my friend if you don't even read what I say? Perhaps I will pick it up next year.