This is the weblog of Jason McIntyre, writer, editor, budding author.

1977 - Born in Queens, NY

1986 - Third grade teacher, Mrs. Wargo, says at Back to School night to Jason's parents: "Jason is very good at arguing. He's going to make a good lawyer."

1987 - Wins Fourth Grade Spelling Bee. Later, in the cafeteria, he rubs it in the face of the runner up, Kristy. She cries.

1990 - Wins Future Business Leaders of America first place Regional award for a project on Environmental Law. A career arguing beckons.

1990 - Has first girlfriend. Interest in school wanes; interest in females peaks and mysteriously never ceases.

1991 - Breaks Springfield Youth Club basketball career assist record. Retires. Goggles are hung up for good.

1993 - Joins school newspaper. Writing career takes off. Parents crushed their son no longer wants to be a lawyer.

1994 - Lands first newspaper internship at weekly.

1996 - Pens first column in college newspaper. It is during his blond phase, and the column is titled, "Natural Blonde." Blonde phase lasts approximately one month, until he realizes that as a brown kid, the blonde look is silly.

1998 - Writes most talked about column in James Madison University history. It centers around this novel concept: If you are big enough to wear a wifebeater to the campus gym (which was disguised as a social gathering place), should you?

1999 - Rings in the New Millennium in Las Vegas. Outside of one hot streak at the roulette table, weekend winnings are non-existent.

2000 - Pens memorable column about everybody's favorite Cuban, Elian Gonzalez. Nearly gets in two fights at a bar over the story.

2002 - Becomes an award-winning journalist courtesy of the Garden State Association of Black Journalists.

2003 - Moves to New York. Phase one of life plan is complete.

2004 - Rings in the New Year in South Beach. It's fun, but all he can think about is the previous week, and the terrifying "Jaws" ride at Universal Studios.

2005 - With much prodding from friends, family, and pastor, Jason finally learns how to blow his nose.