history: My brother and a bunch of our friends planned to go to a 15-person cottage in July. I could not wait for all the fun and games we would experience! My brother and a bunch of our friends planned to go to a 15-person cottage in July. Oh my_comma_ that sounds like an absolute blast!
current: It was. At that time, I couldn't wait for all the fun and games we would experience!
next: Did you stay for long? That would be a great vacation. 