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I don’t have a voice today. I haven’t really had a voice in three days. Does this stop me from trying to talk? Nope. It just sounds ridiculous and no one can really hear me well so I end up repeating myself, which is probably worse for my voice. I don’t have a sore throat. I think it is just the extra mucus that I have from the sinus infection that has taken over my whole head.
I hate not having a voice. I like being heard. I also have phone calls to make and appointments to keep since I don’t have to work this week. My insurance agent called and I tried to stumble through the phone call but he could hardly hear me. Whoops.
I tried to go do a routine MRI today as part of my wellness plan with my neurologist checking on my MS. We had to stop the procedure. I will have to reschedule, there was too much gunk in my head and I couldn’t keep myself from coughing.
I don’t like to complain. I try not to wallow in the negative, so I won’t complain today. I will celebrate the fact that I had a nice nap. I will celebrate the fact that my doctor prescribed antibiotics. I will celebrate the fact that I do not have to try to get a classroom full of fourth graders to listen to me when I do not have a voice. I will relax and write and work on my writing voice and hope that this sickness leaves soon so I can get my physical voice back.
Why is it we get sick on our breaks? Your description of not having a voice – and the question: “Does it stop me from trying to talk? Nope” is so relatable! Feel better soon. Good luck with the Antibiotics.
As teachers, we can never stop from talking. We always have something to say. Last night, I started to feel congested and can feel that I’m coming down to something. A lot of people I know have been sick or still sick. Hope you feel better soon.
Oh, Andrea! Good job finding what to celebrate! How about this… a warm, cozy bed… 🙂 Take care of yourself!