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Here is a complete archive of all blog posts, from the beginning. I have attempted to group them into interesting chronological divisions and offer some commentary regarding major events.
I know this page looks a little uneven, I believe there will be a major aesthetic overall in the near future.

The Beginning and The End: April 1 - July 31, 2004
Roll Out!: August 1 - November 6, 2004
High Life: November 7 - December 18, 2004
The Big Break: December 19, 2004 - January 15, 2005
Happy Returns?: January 16 - March 19, 2005
What the Fuck?: March 20 - May 14, 2005
Red Hot Summer: May 15 - August 20, 2005
Change of Venue: August 20 - October 8, 2005
Hitting My Stride: October 9, 2005 - January 28, 2006
Back to the Books: January 29 - May 20, 2006
Again, Legendary Men Return: May 21, 2006 - August 2006
Light at the End of the Tunnel: September 1, 2006 - January 13, 2007
The Final Countdown: January 14 - present

The Beginning and The End

I begin writing and stop working.

April 2004 - Blog Start! I attend a strange seder and a Minibosses show.
May 2004 - Still "finding my voice," most posts are just links or rants about the news.
June 2004 - Now more like a diary, I start complaining about my job and visit UAlbany.
July 2004 - I read lots of comics, take an extended vacation and visit Boston for the DNC.

Roll Out!

My postal career ends and life as a student begins.

August 2004 - Joe freaks out, I visit Philadelphia, quit my job and move to Albany.
September 2004 - Classes begin, I try to make friends and my sister posts, twice!
Sept. 26 - Oct. 2 - Switched to Weekly Archives. Watched some anime.
Oct. 3 - 9 - Rodney Dangerfield and a former bully from my childhood die.
Oct. 10 - 16 - My "Iron Thursdays" end on a very high note. I feel pretty good about myself.
Oct. 17 - 23 - I rock two finals & a midterm. The Yankees choke and lose four straight.
Oct. 24 - 30 - I get two A's (^_^) and go to two different Halloween parties (>_<).
Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 - I get introspective and W wins the election. Perhaps the two are related?

High Life

I settle in and have some fun for a change. Then I get sick.

Nov. 7 - 13 - First snow and a trip to Cooperstown with my new Japanese friends.
Nov. 14 - 20 - My birthday comes and goes. I agree to give a speech and stress myself out.
Nov. 21 - 27 - Thanksgiving Break! My 10-Year High School Reunion too!
Nov. 28 - Dec. 4 - I get sick and spend all week doped up. Not as fun as it sounds.
Dec. 5 - 11 - See last week. Classes end but I still have work to do.
Dec. 12 - 18 - I take my finals and break the fuck out of Albany.

The Big Break

I enjoy maximum relaxation in New York. Perhaps a little too much?

Dec. 19 - 25 - I party with friends. Kazu comes to New York for Christmas.
Dec. 26, 2004 - Jan. 1, 2005 - I have an incredible amount of fun but I puke my guts out.
Jan. 2 - 8 - I begin my musical career (so to speak) and visit Mom in Florida.
Jan. 9 - 15 - I watch Mike perform and visit the new MoMA.

Happy Returns?

Longing for something to do, I return to Albany for the Spring semester.

Jan. 16 - 22 - Back at school, I get together with the same crowd again.
Jan. 23 - 29 - I find myself with a lot to do. Why was I so eager to get back to work?
Jan. 30 - Feb. 5 - I throw up (again). My roommate moves out! Hyde makes her debut!!
Feb. 6 - 12 - I host a quiet Super Bowl party and question my blogging objectives.
Feb. 13 - 19 - I don't have TB but I get very stressed about studying abroad.
Feb. 20 - 26 - I complete the study abroad application but receive more applications.
Feb. 27 - Mar. 5 - Visiting Nô masters put on a demonstration. I am in "excellent" health.
Mar. 6 - 12 - Midterms and bitterly cold weather put me in a bad mood.
Mar. 13 - 19 - More midterms to take. A few games distract me and I return to NYC.

What The Fuck?

I begin to degrade physically and get super stressed.

Mar. 20 - 26 - Spring Break! I relax in Florida and first notice my "lesion" (off the record).
Mar. 27 - Apr. 2 - I first mention the "infection." Medication is ineffective and a drag to take.
Apr. 3 - 9 - Sin City brightens my mood but bureaucracy smacks me down again.
Apr. 10 - 16 - Between the "furuncle" and the lack of word on Japan, I'm unhappy.
Apr. 17 - 23 - I get some sun on "Fountain Day" and I call Japan to hear good news.
Apr. 24 - 30 - I pontificate about various subjects. My "furuncle" is still irksome.
May 1 - 7 - I hit NYC for a day trip and some careless doctor says I might have cancer.
May 8 - 14 - The school year finally ends. Health fears make me decide to stop drinking.

Red Hot Summer

I spend the summer in New York City, visit tons of doctors and finally meet Hyde.

May 15 - 21 - The doctors don't tell me much as I begin the Medicaid application process.
May 22 - 28 - Mom visits me. I run into Kazu. Ointments clear up my problems temporarily.
May 29 - June 4 - I resume drinking, meet Chuck Palahniuk again and look for work.
June 5 - 11 - In a busy movie week, Super Size Me entertains & spooks me.
June 12 - 18 - Kazu leaves. I blow a few job interviews. The doctor tells me I'm fat.
June 19 - 25 - I become a CL junkie, looking for work and a date. Neither turns out well.
June 26 - July 2 - Two dates don't go well. A nutrionist gives me advice. I meet Hyde!
July 3 - 9 - I go to Coney Island and party in Chelsea on the 4th. My mood is not so hot.
July 10 - 16 - Hyde and I take a tour, I begin working out and I have two CL adventures!
July 17 - 23 - Another very social week, including a whole day with Hyde and two parties.
July 24 - 30 - Hyde meets my friends and I fall in love with her. Then I go to Dan's wedding!
July 31 - Aug. 6 - Hyde leaves as my Mom comes to visit. I meet with a trainer and it hurts.
Aug. 7 - 13 - I try to see my friends as much as possible, attending a series of BBQs.
Aug. 14 - 20 - I party with Joe, my camera arrives and Hyde and I finally sing together.

Change of Venue

I fly to Osaka to begin the school year.

Aug. 21 - 27 - Confused and humbled by my new environment, I explore Kyôto and Osaka.
Aug. 28 - Sep. 3 - Classes start without incident. I meet some new people and marvel at famous scenery.
Sep. 4 - 10 - I finally get my mobile phone and ponder my reasons for coming here.
Sep. 11 - 17 - I get deep, analyze my behavior and I make some big talk about improving.
Sep. 18 - 24 - I enjoy a memorable day in Kôbe as I meet Mako for the first time.
Sep. 25 - Oct. 1 - I do quite a bit of partying and start to forget my self-imposed shyness.
Oct. 2 - 8 - The party boat continues as I sing my head off and see more beauty in Kyôto.

Hitting My Stride

I find myself feeling less anxious about everything, dating included.

Oct. 9 - 15 - Midterms and two more dates with Mako fill me with confidence.
Oct. 16 - 22 - Blogging takes a back seat as things start to "heat up" between Mako and I.
Oct. 23 - 29 - We become a "couple" and I feel genuine happiness for the first time in years.
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 - As we get closer, I really appreciate how crazy happy I am with Mako.
Nov. 6 - 12 - Acting in school is fun and rewarding. Plus, Mako and I are officially "in love!"
Nov. 13 - 19 - Big plans go down on my birthday. I am still extremely happy.
Nov. 20 - 26 - Thanksgiving reminds me I am lonely but I still have much joy in my life.
Nov. 27 - Dec. 3 - I complete my work as classes end. Dare I attempt the Jump Test?
Dec. 4 - 10 - I tear through five final exams in an explosion of power, ending on a high note.
Dec. 11 - 17 - Mako's birthday is a happy one, plus I make my professional acting debut!
Dec. 18 - 24 - Being an extra is hard work! Thankfully, Dylan arrives and lifts my spirits.
Dec. 25 - 31 - Christmas with Mako! New Year's with the boys (in Tokyo)! Fun, fun, fun!
Jan. 1 - 7, 2006 - Dylan returns home and Mako and I go to a distant onsen together.
Jan. 8 - 14, 2006 - A quiet week where little of consequence occured (except for a roach).
Jan. 15 - 21, 2006 - Dad comes to visit, so little time for blogging. Salena picks up the slack.
Jan. 22 - 28, 2006 - Dad leaves but Salena and Brendan arrive that very day.

Back to the Books

My second semester abroad begins and somehow everything is different.

Jan. 29 - Feb. 4 - Salena and Brendan go home, my classes begin again. So far, so good?
Feb. 5 - 11 - A quiet week of contemplation except for the fertility festival, which was nuts.
Feb. 12 - 18 - Mako & I have a wonderful day together and I spend days grappling with it.
Feb. 19 - 25 - I finally get to buying and preparing instant food like a regular student.
Feb. 26 - Mar. 4 - Schoolwork starts to add up but my free time is as fun as ever.
Mar. 5 - 11 - Hyperreality and happiness are the thoughts of the week.
Mar. 12 - 18 - White Day lifts my spirits, midterms bring me down.
Mar. 19 - 25 - SPRING BREAK featuring live sumo action and a trip to Singapore.
Mar. 26 - Apr. 1 - The story moves towards its final chapter...April Fool's!
Apr. 2 - 8 - I meet Mako's parents, she meets my Mom. The flower viewing party begins.
Apr. 9 - 15 - Mom and Mako get along great. Tampopo leads to a revelation of sorts.
Apr. 16 - 22 - Mako and I see some baseball and I complete my Japanese textbook.
Apr. 23 - 29 - I climb a mountain and perform my skit but barely write a thing all week.
Apr. 30 - May 6 - Golden Week with Mako leads me to openly wonder if this is "it."
May 7 - 13 - Classes end as I write a lot, some of it for my own amusement.
May 14 - 20 - I defeat my exams and endure a ceremony as the Final Countdown begins.

Again, Legendary Men Return

Making the awkward transition back to America and summer vacation.

May 21 - 27 - I bid farewell to Mako and Japan and am greeted warmly upon my return.
May 28 - June 3 - My new job is a tough one, so I quickly retire to Florida.
June 4 - 10 - Tennis, golf, great food and South Beach are all a part of my vacation.
June 11 - 17 - Hyde, Yankees, and a big family party are great fun, but blogging is not.
June 18 - 24 - Global warming apparently drives me to take it easy...
July 2006 - ...because I barely make any posts over the next six weeks
Aug. 2006 - Blogging still a low priority as I land an apartment, pack up and return to school.

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Back at school, I can almost see my future heading towards me.

Sep. 3 - 9 - Just settling in, getting used to classes. And beer. And football!
Sep. 10 - 16 - A disturbing dream puts me in a philosophical quandry. Mako cheers me up!
Sep. 17 - 23 - A long weekend allows for a trip to New York for a special film premiere event.
Sep. 24 - 30 - I fail in the kitchen and prattle on about some movies.
Oct. 1 - 7 - More movies and sentimentality because playoff baseball sucks ass (Yankees got thrashed).
Oct. 8 - 14 - Iron Monday is tougher than usual. Anime club is more fun than usual. Video blogging begins!
Oct. 15 - 21 - First midterm comes and goes and I send Japan an important message (with snacks for Mako).
Oct. 22 - 28 - Movies delight and Mako and I exchange tasty treats via mail. Cratz!
Oct. 29 - Nov. 4 - Halloween means a party and zombies on my mind, yet there's always room for Borat.
Nov. 5 - 11 - Work puts me a little on edge and I reflect on my sister's birthday.
Nov. 12 - 18 - Things get extra-stressful as my own birthday (and adulthood?) arrives.
Nov. 19 - 25 - Too busy and too happy to blog
Nov. 26 - Dec. 2 - Pictures from my happy week and I complete my JET application.
Dec. 2 - 9 - Ummm, sorry, just a picture of my new socks.
Dec. 10 - 16 - Classes end, Finals begin and I offer a video treat to celebrate.
Dec. 17 - 23 - Finals are a wrap. I offer you a sweet video treat as I head back to NY.
Dec. 24 - 30 - I see four films in four days and offer two videos of my own.
Dec. 31, 2006 - Jan. 6, 2007 - New Year's is amusing, Hyde and I eat lunch and Mako sends more chocolates.
Jan. 7 - 13 - Nachos, chocolate pizza, and videos galore. A nice way to end my vacation.

The Final Countdown

My final college semester, at long last.

Jan. 14 - 20 - in progress...