1) The point of a first date isn’t to make a good first impression, though it is important. It’s to learn if the two of you are compatible in a romantic situation. That’s why you’re supposed to be yourself. If it wasn’t meant to be, then it wasn’t meant to be.

That said, dress for the occasion, make sure you don’t give off a bad or overpowering smell, remain calm and don’t get yourself worked up. You might want to rehearse talking and it helps if you have some conversation ideas. Appropriate conversation ideas. Don’t bring up a tragic event. You want to be yourself, but present the best “self” you can. Just, you know, be prepared. If nothing else it shows you cared enough to put some time and consideration into the occasion. You want to leave a lasting, positive memory.

2) Trying to fix, or at least determine exactly what is wrong with my computer. I’ve also been talking with a gentlecolt about possibly working on making a game together. We’re still just talking.

Other than that, just regular stuff.

3) [Audible sigh]

Well, thanks for letting me know. And I edited that last post with the question I missed.

4) I’m pretty pessimistic about the situation at this point, but yes and yes.

The only thing I’m positive about is that it has something to do with flash.

5) Evidently I did. Just listened to it last night while doing regular things.