history: I was up for promotion this year. I lost out to another coworker. I really though I had it. I was up for promotion this year. I lost out to another coworker. I really thought I had it. Oh no_comma_ I'm sorry man. Hopefully next time. Were you at least able to reach out and see what you could improve upon? 
current: I got some good feed back. I really thought I had it though. Just a little bummed out.
next: I bet that is pretty disappointing. Maybe some ice cream will make you feel better.