Please welcome to the stage...the first anniversary of 1989!
That's right, today is a truly important and special occasion. It is the birthday of one of the most groundbreaking albums of our time. Exactly one year ago, when Taylor Swift introduced 1989 to the world, everything changed. Taylor changed. Harry Styles changed. And most importantly, our bank accounts changed—thanks to the outrageously high prices she charges for records and concerts.
But no matter, because we would do anything for Tay. Which is why we have to pull out all the stops for this anniversary. The singer herself even took time to point out this milestone, tweeting "1989 came out 1 year ago today. It's been the best year of my life. I love you guys."
You could just celebrate the normal way, by tweeting out a heartfelt message or singing out loud to Shake It Off at the office. But we like to think that Swifties go the extra mile. This is no ordinary album birthday, so it deserves more than an ordinary tribute. We've come up with 25 different celebrations to truly cement this day into our nation's history. Proceed with caution.
1. Take a Polaroid. Don't forget the red lipstick.
2. Move to New York. If Taylor can do it, so can you.
3. Dance like you've just discovered your limbs.
4. Ride a snowmobile...but watch out for those trees!
5. Wear a crop top. And werk it, gurl.
6. Learn how to ride a horse—a white horse, obviously.
7. Bake a blood cake.
8. Swap out your wardrobe for only clothing items that hide your belly button. Or surgically remove it if you're truly dedicated.
9. Forgo waterproof mascara. We call it the new new smoky eye.
10. Become a cat lady. The more cats, the better.
11. Make one of those godforsaken heart hands—just this once.
12. Start building your #Squad. You'll need one feminist, one girl with famous parents and at least one dozen supermodels.
13. Date a DJ.
14. Feud with Spotify.
15. Start a trampoline workout.
16. Drink an entire case of Diet Coke.
17. Watch a crap-ton of Law & Order: SVU.
18. Get a kicky new haircut.
19. Listen to Taylor Swift and Taylor Swift only until the clock strikes 12. She's watching.
20. Start doing really creepy s--t with your eyes.
21. Get drunk...on jealousy.
22. Make $80 million in one year.
23. Develop a leather fetish.
24. Raise a baby with Harry Styles for a day.
25. Yell "Please welcome to the stage" anytime someone walks into the room.