I like when it's my birthday. [it's not today] I suppose had we
   foreknowledge of our passing date, we _could_ celebrate
   backwards on that day each year like a countdown, but I rather
   like a countup much better. :) Every orbit of the on this planet
   that I complete is a victory and a hope. New beginnings and
   possibilities. Plus, I feel just a little bit special on that
   day :) Mine's not coming for a few months but I'll definitely be
   making a noisy noise when it is. I may be introverted in real
   life, but online, I'm "out there"* :P