I've been a sports enthusiast since I was a kid, but for some reason the Olympic games did not really fascinate me...not until I got here in the US. The Summer Olympics in Beijing captivated me in many ways. I couldn't help but get mesmerized by the enchanting presentations and fireworks during the opening and closing ceremonies. I give China a great credit for the spectacular hosting of the Olympic games this year. Of course there were snags (which I will not mention anymore) but overall, it was a marvelous and memorable event.