history: I recently got the courage to approach a potential client and set a rate for work that is way higher than what I normally charge. I guess I was just feeling good and knew I do good work! I got the courage to contact a potential client the other day and set a rate for my work that's higher than I usually charge. Wow good for you! I hope that it works out for you! Thanks! The work isn't terribly exciting but it felt good not having to negotiate knowing the client wanted me to do work for them.
current: Yeah and I bet the higher paycheck will make the work worth it. 
next: That always makes it worth it to be honest!