“Hmm .. so thirsty .. Let’s see what is inside this fridge!” I said to myself. “Bingo! There’s my favourite chocolate milk!” I cried. I took out a glass cup and poured until the brim of the cup.

I was so eager to drink that milk that I gulped a lot of milk. Strangely, the milk turned sour. It tasted as sour as a lemon. I checked the expiry date. It turns out that the milk had already expired a few days ago.

I threw the remaining milk away. Just then, I heard a crack. My mischievous sister threw the glass cup! Luckily, mother heard the loud commotion and quickly spring into action. She used a broom to sweep up the broken glass. While cleaning, I quickly pulled my baby sister away from the mess.

After a few moments, mother scolded my baby sister for being very mischievous and me for not placing the glass cup out of my baby sister reach.

I learn to be more aware of my surroundings and to check all expiring dates on all packages.

(Story by Sophia Chin)