OB

was having a sandwich which was wrapped in foil paper and looked a little healthier than a value meal. He is not adverse to fast food like mcd's but he had intended to have a quick meal on the go since OB, his girlfriend and his girlfriend's aunt were headed to a matinée show of the West Side Story. He is from NJ and likes to visit the Big Apple from time to time to enjoy the shows and the city's diversity.

OB met his girlfriend while attending college and has been dating her for over three years. One of the things that keeps the sparkles and fun afire in this relationship is their mutual affection for the game of ping pong. According to OB, his girlfriend is really good at it. OB's athletic girlfriend also inherited her charming looks from her Singaporean mother and Pakistani father. I think OB knew that he is a very fortunate guy.

OB does not plan to tune in to tonight's State of the Union address. He is not interested in politics. He will, however, tune in to or DVR the season premiere of Lost next Tuesday. OB's girlfriend hates the show and I can understand that sentiment because I have often told my husband that I would stop watching the show but I am addicted. By now, I just want to see how it all ends.

Wouldn't it be nice if an island like Lost's or its inhabitants could disappear at the crank of a lever and at the sight of imminent danger? Something like that would have saved so many lives in another island like Haiti. But since Lost is all fiction and Haiti is actuality, we continue to witness the perils of a city in ruins and admire the courage of those who are struggling to stay alive and those who jumped to the rescue. Like OB said, we must pray for the people in Haiti. And now, back to President Obama's speech.