We're all used to being pleasantly (or not) surprised every day in Shanghai. But today, yes, 08-08-08, as I was on my way back to the office with my current lunch addiction, Family Mart "triangle sushi" (don't judge, please. I had to turn to something after this) something caught my eye among the Olympic paraphernalia adorning Fuzhou Lu.

On the corner of Fuzhou and Fujian Lu sits an "awards" / stationery shop. As I was eyeing the many miniature national flags by the windowsill, what did I see but Olympic-colored City Weekend coasters for sale? Hm. How'd they get a hold of those?! That shall remain a mystery.

Moral of the story is, don't buy them. Of course. We know you're excited about the Games, and we know that you love CW, so [join us] (http://www.cityweekend.com.cn/shanghai/articles/blogs-shanghai/cw-radar/where-are-your-watching-the-games-cw-sponsored-parties-thatll-make-the-olympains-proud/) as we cheer on the athletes in style. We'll even let you take home a set of those coveted coasters.

It's finally here, this momentous occasion for China. Enjoy the Games! Jiayou, Zhongguo!