The Plan.

I work my last day as an air traffic controller on July 28 (19 days, 22 hours, 4 minutes and 45 seconds). At around 2 p.m. that day, I'll turn in my headset and my ID, and demonstrate the cleanliness and fine working order of my mailbox and locker before I go.

At 8:30 a.m. on July 29, I'll be going to American Self-Storage on Indian School Road to pick up my rental truck and car dolly. I imagine it will probably take the better part of the day to box up my kitchen materials, pack essential items for my carry-on, move furniture, and everything else. Following a shower and a change of clothes, I think I'll probably have a going-away party at Two Fools Tavern on Central Avenue, beginning with shepherd's pie and ending with vomit.

By 1:30 p.m. on July 31, I'll be leaving with Suzanne for Pittsburgh. Sometime around midnight, we will arrive in Oklahoma City. I'm assuming around 12 hours of driving for the next two days, ending in Springfield, Illinois and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania respectively.

By 12:00 p.m. on August 3, Jenny (radfemgoddess), her fiancé Andy and my brother Mark should all arrive in town to help me unload. After what is hopefully a mercifully short process, we will lay out sleeping arrangements and visit a Peruvian restaurant that Jenny has recommended.

By 3:30 p.m. on August 5, I will have taken Suzanne to the airport to catch a flight in time for the beginning of school the next day.

Sometime August 25, my school starts.