history: My coworker just got selected to enroll in a leadership class offered by my work.  I also applied but didn't get selected.  I really wish I was in his shoes righyt now!
current: My coworker just got selected to enroll in a leadership class offered by my work. I also applied but didn't get selected. I really wish I was in his shoes righyt now!
next: Yeah that's too bad, sorry to hear that. Do you know why you didn't get picked?