Dear mouse,
I had a rough night. I had to make my blood pressure go down after that stressful settlement of my
cell phone bill. I felt discomfort in my chest which lingered until noon. Now I learned that long phone conversation stresses me out.
It is good that I have moved here in the East Coast, far from my friends. My house in SF is like an office of a shrink. I could have taken psychology, have I known that I will have this written title all over my face…talk to me…cry and we’ll cry together…come to Ate Ca t ….sort of stuff.
Some friends who have not talked to me for years call when they have a problem to unload. Ano ako human recycle bin? Pinadadala din nila sa akin ang daigdig. Arghh.
If there are expiry dates of friendship, I could have disposed of them for along time-no-hear-no-talk
why-are-you-suddenly-calling?
But first let me give me you the forwarded message of bayi regarding expiry dates of toiletries. i once used a skin lotion which irritated my skin because it has already expired.
# Bar soap
18 months to 3 years
# Bath gel, body wash
3 years
# Bath oil
1 year
# Body bleaches and depilatories
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 6 months
# Body lotion
3 years
# Conditioner
2 to 3 years
# Deodorant
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 1 to 2 years
For antiperspirants, see expiration date
# Eye cream
Unopened: 3 years
Used: 1 year
# Face lotion
With SPF, see expiration date. All others, at least 3 years
# Foundation, oil-based
2 years
# Foundation, water-based
3 years
# Hair gel
2 to 3 years
# Hair spray
2 to 3 years
# Lip balm
Unopened: 5 years
Used: 1 to 5 years
# Lipstick
2 years
# Mascara
Unopened: 2 years
Used: 3 to 4 months
# Mouthwash
Three years from manufacture date
# Nail polish
1 year
# Nail-polish remover
Lasts indefinitely
# Perfume
1 to 2 years
# Rubbing alcohol
At least 3 years
# Shampoo
2 to 3 years
# Shaving cream
2 years or more
# Tooth-whitening strips
13 months
# Wash’n Dri moist wipes
Unopened: 2 years
Opened: Good until dried out
The Ca t
