Fairly recently, I came across a story in the slush which mentioned a special, one-time birthday everyone has once in his/her life called a “golden birthday.” Curious if it was real or not, I googled it. Wikipedia defines it as: “the day when the age someone turns is the same as the day in the month he or she was born. (For example, someone turning 26 on December 26 celebrates his or her golden birthday).”

This was especially of interest to me because this year will be *my* golden birthday. My birthday is July 31, and I turn 31 this year. Seems like fate that I should discover this concept just in time to celebrate it myself. So…what should I do to celebrate?

UPDATE: Just wanted to add that I don’t drink, so if you’re thinking of that kind of celebration, that won’t work for me. :)