history: Today was a big deadline at work.  We have various support responsibilities, so I was worried that it may not go as well as planned. Man_comma_ I really thought today could be a crazy day. Was it another boring day today? 
current: Well, it sort of turned out that way.  There was a big event at work today, and I wasn't sure how it would go.
next: Ohh okay I see, yeah I always get excited when new things happen at work too. 