Oh, wow, thank you everyone so much for the lovely wishes. You have helped to give me one of the best birthdays ever.
Today was really magical; I had sooo much fun. My mom and I went to Les Halles (trust Jose, the resident HHW gourmand, to have known of it

) and the meal was just delish. I had the Salade Niçoise and a glass of champagne. The waitor (French born but with an impeccable American accent) was just a doll, and even though I totally wasn't expecting it, he brought me an on-the-house chocolate mousse (with happy birthday spelled out on the side of the plate in chocolate) and sang happy birthday to me. Oh, and the restaurant itself was lovely...I felt like I was in a real Parisian brasserie.
I actually opted to see "Lost in Translation," but before that we went to Second Story Books in Dupont Circle, which is one of the coolest used book stores ever. I bought a great old Beardsleyesque print of a man in an 18th century dress...yes, you heard me...dress. I know, I am a weird chick.
The movie itself was wonderful, so nuanced. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson both turned in pitch-perfect performances. I would love to see this movie win some Oscars.
Happy birthday Mayakins, the original skank and Hainsie/Kimlet princess! 
Emily, only you would look upon my 21st birthday as an occasion to spew verbal abuse at me

I can't wait to meet everyone tomorrow! I will definitely bring a camera.
Jason--If you can make it at 6:15 to Ollie's, that would be fine. It's just that Wicked begins at 7, so the meeting might be a bit rushed...are you going to go piano-barring with us after the show?
Jed--You crack me up (and I love the new pic btw!) Feel better soon!