How do you write the lowercase "A"?

[angus]

What an intriguing series of polls lately.  At least now we're asking the important questions.

I voted for the second option as it comes closer to the way I draw the letter a, although mine has a little tail at the bottom right.  Something like the figure on the lower left:

[angus]

have spent many years trying to find a professional

It seems that you do need to find a professional.