Voiceless

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I've lost my voice. Hard to believe someone who talks as much as I do can be so silent, but I am. I think I strained it by talking too much in class Monday and then not resting when I should have. Now I can barely whisper and even doing that hurts.

Teaching has been difficult since I need to write everything on the board. Class moves slowly and my arm should be sore by tomorrow, I think. I've got a huge pile of medicines and teas to drink. Some I've bought and some have been given to me by students and other teachers. The stupid part is that all I need to do is rest my voice for a few days and it will be fine. But around here, esp with Chinese friends, they take care of you.

I am well on the road to recovery!

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3 teas
I got these at the pharmacy. You drink them together

Take 6 balls, 3 times a day
A bit odd, but it seems to be working.

My student gave me this.
Menthol balls. Very soothing for my poor throat!