Thanks for your answer!

1) So you think that ramping would do me no good given my actual level? If the problem is just that it will make it more difficult to track my progress, it is not really a problem. The thing is I don't know what difference does it make?

2) Ah deadlifts . Well, it is a bit complicated. Short story, I am currently abroad (been here 4 months, and still have 2 months), and I am kinda stuck in a horrible gym where the "coach" refuses to let beginners do anything else than curls and machine B.S. I had to struggle to get to the squat. But I'm dying to start the deadlift. I'll try to insist. But I really don't want to cause any trouble, since I don't even speak the local language.

3) Yeah, that's kind of what I thought. The thing is I'm worried with my metabolism getting used to my bulking, and putting less and less muscle (thus putting more and more fat..) And do you know if it there is anything wrong with bulking more than twice a year?

4) Well I said 20%, it is an estimation (don't have a calipher here..). I have love handles, but I can still see my abs (nicely). So I don't know exactly what it corresponds to..

Anyway, thanks for your helpful replies!