dialogue: Joanna: Hi stranger
  Joanna: how are you?
  Joanna: whatcha doing for Christmas?
  Alexandra: Hey
  Alexandra: sorry I haven't been writing
  Alexandra: I've been swamped with work :(
  Alexandra: I have a crazy deadline and very little time to do everything
  Alexandra: I'm probably not gonna be able to come visit :(
  Joanna: oh no!
  Joanna: it's been so long since you've been here
  Joanna: :(
  Alexandra: I know :(
  Alexandra: but I only have 24-26.12 off
  Alexandra: and I work 27-30.12 and I'll likely go in on NYE for a few hours as well
  Alexandra: it's just too far for too short a time
  Joanna: I guess I understand
  Joanna: but we miss you here
  Alexandra: maybe I'll be able to come at Easter
  Alexandra: and I will definitely visit in the summer
  Joanna: you know our home is always open to you hon <3
  Alexandra: thanks cuz <3 
summary: Alexandra is too busy to visit her relatives during Christmas. She has a lot of work, only 3 days off and the town is far away. She may come at Easter and will definitely come in the summer. Joanna misses Alexandra.