This weekend marks a very important milestone for me. This Friday, February 13, 2009, I shall turn 21 and a half.

At long last, the fateful day has arrived. Yours truly is 21.

Yes, this is a big moment for all of us. But before you start clogging the phone lines offering me free drinks, let’s take a moment to reflect on what this once-in-a-lifetime event really means.