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