history: My husband has been out of town for work for the past few days.  I never realized how much I do not like being alone in the house. My husband has been out of town for work for the past few days.  It's been a bit interesting.
current: Why so interestin?
next: Well, I did not realize how different it would be to be alone in the house for a few days.  I don't really like it much.