A birthday post

Chow: Its my birthday!

Old man: Oh really? Well, what are you going to do?

Chow: I don't know. Am I suppose to do something differently today?

Old man: What does society normally do on days like these?

Chow: They normally celebrate with friends and family.

Old man: Why don't you do that?

Chow: Simple. I don't know who are my friends or family.

Old man: Well then why don't you just celebrate, with whoever that is in front of you?

Chow: But I don't understand, neither do I see the point in celebrating such an ordinary day.

Old man: Silly boy. There is no such thing as a special day or an "unspecial" day. You just celebrate for the joy of celebration itself. What else can you do?

Chow: Aye. If only I don't have so much to do, and so little time.

Old man: Are you sure you are not just finding excuses? Is there someone you are hoping to celebrate your birthday with that you are avoiding?

Chow: I don't know, old man. And even if I said "yes" or "no", I know you'd look right through me.

Old man: Well at least you admit that you don't know. That is perfectly fine. Go do what you think you need to do okay?

Chow: yes.

Old man: Oh, and one more thing.

Chow: Hm?

Old man: Happy birthday, my child.