Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The Kübler-Ross Model for Leaving
Chicago  Leaving Chicago for me was very difficult. I love all
that the city has to offer as well as the new friends I met.
It's urban, busy, multi-cultural, liberal, and offers endless
possibilities. On Sunday afternoon I really, really, really
didn't want to board a plane bound for Oklahoma City. Here's how
it went down returning home using the Kübler-Ross model, also
known as the five stages of grief:  1. Denial - "Maybe my flight
will get delayed for another few days."  2. Anger - "Why me? Why
do I have to go back to Oklahoma City! I'll kill my parents for
rearing me in this state! Now I know how Tulsans feel when they
have to leave Oklahoma City after a visit!" I kid my Tulsa
friends...  3. Bargaining - "Please Allah, if you find some way
for me to get to stay here permanently I'll become a devout
follower of Muhammad and the Qur'an."  4. Depression - "I wish I
were dead. Yes I'll have another ten dollar airport beer
please."  5. Acceptance - "It'