Mike explains his conservative political views, reframing it with the intent of restraining government and/or curbing societal excesses. He likens our persisting depletion of resources to the consumption of frozen beverages in that it occurs in abrupt stages, rather than a linear decrease in supply.

Lamenting on his unsatisfaction in his present work in Louisiana, Mike ponders on the next steps in his career and where that will prompt him to move next.

Seeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine unfold, Mike expresses anxiety at the parallels he sees with China and Taiwan, fearing a similar invasion of his mother’s home country, as well as admiration for the students and youth of Taiwan who are bravely standing up to the Chinese government in order to keep their democracy alive.

Mike provides an update from his home in Alexandria, discussing his latest project to develop a wireless audio scheme to connect all the Bluetooth speakers in the house, before inviting us on a "virtual date" in which he divulges some personal thoughts and anecdotes in his dating life.

Mike shares his daily morning routine.

Mike revels in the excitement of opening a package he'd forgotten that he ordered.

Mike provides a casual update from in front of Crimson House Alexandria.

Freshly arrived in rural Louisiana, Mike adjusts to his new role at CLECO, contrasting the "boots on the ground" field work he now performs with his previous experiences working moreso in an office environment. He reflects on Pride at how the Queer community has evolved recently.

Mike announces his upcoming relocation to Louisiana, a move he views with a mixture of trepidation and romanticized anticipation - if not a tension between his fears of Southern intolerance and his desire to embrace Southern hospitality.