firstly, i'd recommend you stop looking for reasons for you two to hookup (commonalities etc) and just allow it to happen. building expectations will only get you hurt. "the key to happiness is no expectations
"
...and as far as date etc, i'd say forget everything you've ever read or seen about dating.
don't even call it a date - call it an adventure.
don't try to impress her.
just be.
check out
Real Social Dynamics Nation for girl advice.
all the best
alex