maybe start slow...like,
Hi, how are you....I am fine. Actually, I called to let you know that I am thinking of taking a 2 week course to become a batender...I think it will be a cool job and then later I can do that at night if I go to school during the day....uh-huh...yep, should be fun. Well, since you mentioned it, I could use a little help (loan) with the tuition., etc.