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I'm heading out this morning for the first of many flights to Syracuse, NY. I'm excited, anxious, determined, and afraid all at once. It's really an odd place to be. Despite all of the good things that may come from this, there's just enough loss mixed in to make any victories bittersweet. Right now, the most troubling thought is that I will have to spend so much time away from Jess for these first few months. That coupled with the fact that I know exactly no one in Syracuse makes that time away even more difficult. It's a small obstacle and we'll get over it, but that doesn't make it any easier.

I'm sure Jess will do fine. She's got a strong network of friends, my family, and people that care about her. None the less, if you find yourself with nothing to do one evening over the next few weeks, please, give her a call and see if she's like to make plans.

As far as I go, I'll need all the company I can get. Any phone calls, emails, IMs, text messages, and picture messages you'd like to send in my direction will certainly be welcomed and reciprocated. And don't be shocked if I contact you first. Check out my Facebook Page for most of my contact information. You can email me pictures and text messages by writing to "danielphone@inklog.net".

I'll write in this space to document my adventure as often as I can. However, if you'd like shorter and more frequent updates, you'll want to sign up to my Twitter Page. This way you can receive these quick notes via IM, Text Message, the Web, or RSS — whichever you prefer.

And, *of course*, if you live within driving distance (6 hours or so) of Syracuse, NY and would be up for meeting some place one evening, or spending some time over the weekend, please get in touch.