One more day. I can't believe it!
I'm considering posting a video of myself dancing, to see if I have a different way of communicating through movement after spending such a long time virtually mute. Even on Monday, when I am able to eat normally and speak again, I will have to limit my voice use, write in a notepad, and keep my voice very quiet (without whispering).
For those of you unfamiliar with your own vocal cords, here is what they look like:
http://www.pitt.edu/~anat/Head/Larynx/LarynxVocal.JPG
It's a drawing rather than a photo for the squeamish. I once did a speech on the larynx in 5th grade, so I am familiar with what they look like, but I find that others do not. I am very aware of exactly where they are now.
Today I had to talk because I needed to ship something at the post office, and I can't tell you how frustrating it is to say 'Alaska' and have the person at the desk say 'Glasgow?' when it hurts to talk and your voice is very hoarse. :S
I was going to attend a hafla tonight but am not feeling well enough at the moment, which is very disappointing as I had been looking forward to the event for some time. I am looking forward to finishing the recuperation period.
I will continue to update this blog through the rest of the recuperation, which will be until the last week in June.
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