I stuffed my schnauze with schnitzel and rouladen at Chicago Brauhaus in celebration of Kellina's birthday, then stopped by Leadway to say goodbye to Diandra, a teacher friend. As much as I like to think that she stands a full head taller than Mario, they are about the same height.

Last summer Diandra volunteered in Ghana at the Sankofa Center, an organization that teaches about HIV/AIDS through art. She fell in love with a Ghanaian man and they were married in December. She is moving there on Tuesday, and is very excited to get back and live with him in their little house on the coast and run the business they started, African Motorbike Ltd.

She has tried to talk me into visiting or living there once I am a nurse. The idea is intriguing, for sure. At the very least I might stop by and wreck one of their motorcycles.