[Pritcher]

I read that you can watch it in a different order? o.O Interesting.

Yep, there's the order in which it aired and then chronological order. I think it's far more enjoyable all around the first time through to watch it in the order it aired. You can always re-watch it in chronological order, but you can never watch it for the first time again and if you watch it in chronological order first, then re-watching in aired order won't be the same as if you had done so the first time through since you'll already know what's going on.

It's more confusing but I think that's part of the appeal and it isn't unbearably confusing. Kyon's narration gives your mind the framework for each episode and then when you see the episodes later or remember them from before and things fall into place it makes it a more enjoyable experience than watching it chronologically. The ending is also much more satisfying when watched in aired order because if you watch it chronologically the climax comes in the middle.

A second viewing in chronological order can give a different take on things and you might notice certain aspects that aren't so readily apparent when you watch it anachronistically. Enjoy either way. Personally I thought it was about the best new anime in a long time.