Alison: Hey Tom:) How are ya?
Tom: Hi! I'm great, just finished my MA
Alison: Really? Congrats! I guess we haven't spoken lately, I didn't know you're graduating now
Tom: I know! Time flies, I think last time we spoke was somewhere around Christmas two years ago
Alison: You must have been just starting then
Tom: Exactly, I got it right after Christmas, started in Jan
Alison: Huh, that's odd, I thought usually classes start in October
Tom: Yeah, but this department runs also a program starting summer semester
Alison: Awesome! What was your major?
Tom: E-commerce for small businesses
Alison: Really? That's unbelievable! I am just starting an online business myself
Tom: Shoot:D Congrats! What are you offering?
Alison: I knit you know, big blankets, pillow cases etc. I was selling them among friends, who you know spread the word. I got some savings now so figured I could take it farther
Tom: Sure thing, I could recommend some ways if you'd like
Alison: That would be really helpful, there are so many platforms, I have trouble settling on one
Tom: Oh sure, I work with some online stores myself, so we should definitely meet up
Alison: How about around Christmas too?
Tom: Sure, I'll be here, we could meet up in my office
Alison: That sounds great, just text me your address
Tom: 102 S 200 W, Salt Lake City
Alison: Your office is pretty close to my house:) Are you free on 12/20?
Tom: Yeah, I think so, let me check my calendar
Tom: How about noon?
Alison: It's a date! Thank you for helping me out 
Tom: My pleasure 
Tom and Alison haven't spoken in 2 years. Tom has just finished his MA in e-commerce for small businesses. Alison is just starting an on-line business selling the things she's knitted. Tom and Alison arrange a meeting on 12/20 to discuss helping Alison with her business.