history:  I had to go out of town by myself for three weeks. It was hard not being able to talk to anyone I knew.   I had to go out of town by myself for three weeks. It was hard not being able to talk to anyone I knew.  Sounds pretty lonely. Did you meet or make some friends while out of town?
current: No, I was too busy focusing on work while I was there.
next: Ah I see. Staying focused is hard, especially when your lonely.