[trancehead]

congrats on getting back into the game

first of all, are u sure u want long term? u said u havnt dated for such a long time, and now u want to go long term?

b) the premise (even though half jokingly) was just for a walk. so based on this, i think her expectations are pretty low already. so u are in good hands, u dont need to impress her with the whole dog and pony show
c) surprises. everyone loves surprises. fuck i love it when i get complimentary dessert out of the blue

she wants to have fun

d)unless engineering gets her wet, i suggest u stay away from such heavy topics. plus u wouldnt want it to feel like school. you also want her to think more in the other hemisphere of the brain

as for your plan:
science world is not bad. u get some walking and some interaction. and theres plenty to talk about. it would be a good staging for the rest of the date for something to at least refer if it gets dull

no alcohol? i would get some in the system. to loosten things up. its not like its an instant panty dropper either. so it doesnt really correlate to ONS
and say if you do have sex on the first date. it could turn out in favor of the relationship. so you dont end up friendzoned later on if she misreads your intentions (you could fill us in on that actually. more context on ur relationship with her is helpful)

all in all, just have fun being yourself.
and maybe to make it more seamless between Gelato and Cypress, maybe just get it to go--hop in your car with it and start driving

And why ask to take her to Cypress? just take her. unless she has a strict curfew or something (ask at the beginning of night maybe? although i have almost never had to ask this question lol)

the more places you explore(hopefully in a close vicinity though) the better. it just makes the date seem like more of an adventure. [yeah ur a SEAL, chasing ur target through 4 different sites. the final battle is at the top of the mountain. you capture it then you get a statute erected in your honour]