Frustration

I’m feeling utterly frustrated tonight.

A couple of days ago I did a video reading Resolutions My Arse – The Glesca Version and wondered at the time why my voice sounded so low. Never thought too much about it. Last night I was round at my sister’s and noticed that my voice kept coming and going. This morning I woke with next to no voice at all and it has just gotten progressively worse throughout the day. So much so that I had to cancel a night out with my best friend. If there is one thing the two of us do is talk. And that would have been an impossibility. I started off the day sounding like a combination of Mickey Mouse and Kermit. Now, more like a really quiet Flipper.

I can only recollect one other time when I lost my voice almost completely and I was in class. Rather than getting louder the children grew quieter and quieter. I am obviously the source of most of the noise! My house is exceptionally quiet tonight. I gave up signing furiously. And swearing under your breath in frustration just does not have the same impact.

But at least I can type. 😉

28 thoughts on “Frustration”

  1. That would be like me losing my connection with spirit….ouch! Maybe your Higher Self would like you to actually have a little holiday and R.E.S.T., you know Recline, Ease, Snore and possibly Treat yourself to something you haven’t done in ages. You might come back all refreshed and roaring more of those lovely poems. Mind you, do half a dozen before you go so we have something to drool over while we wait for your return. Mmm, that was a bit of a contradiction though eh! Actually, when was your last holiday? Probably can’t remember, and I do mean away from everything! 🙂

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    1. Sorry….ho…hol…holid…ay. What’s one of them?
      Just need to stop talking for a while. I’m hoping it’s back by Monday. I have school. A teacher who cannae talk. There’s a novelty! 🙂 You can drool over my earlier ones. Lol.
      My sister’s giving me a row for doing too much. She thinks she’s my mammy. And she’s the wee sister. But I’m listening to her. Now sipping a hot toddy in bed. Hubby’s looking after me. Bless. 😉 x

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      1. Oooh, rest and relaxation! There’s an original direction 🙂 They just all love you to bits. Back at school by Monday…that’s a bit quick, you only just stopped. Have to do something about those schools…most of them have kids in them, should get rid of those and everything would work so much easier!
        I shouldn’t say that, I used to work in a Tafe (Technical And Further Education) place and the teachers there would say that often…but with a smile. Like you, they loved it…drove them nuts, but loved it.
        So my friend, make the most of the being mothered and have a little siesta or two, you deserve a wee break. Good energy coming at you (but only if I can sneak a hot toddy!), may it rest and calm the muse within, for a day or two anyway! Namaste

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      2. Thanks, Mark, I’m sure I’ll be brand new soon. I don’t feel at all unwell just no voice. I’ll just shut up for a couple of days. Oh, gawd! Might end up writing more…. 🙂 x

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      3. I bloody don’t think I’m yer mammy….you are my mammy now! But yeah, I will still be keeping an eye on you sis! Hot toddy – any excuse for a half!!! xxx 😉

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  2. I’ve been losing my voice whenever I get sick lately. Our master bath has mold, and it got worse when we closed the house up with the coming cold. I’m having the bathroom renovated, which we can ill afford, but I hope I stop losing my voice. I hate it!! It’s like being in jail, unable to talk to ones you love, unable to say your piece. Ugh!! I hope you get it back soon.

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    1. Thanks Brenda, I’m sure I will. It’s not like me at all. Maybe some bug or other going round. Hope the crew don’t succumb. Wait….maybe i do….no definitely not. Just thinking of lots of quiet there followed by lots of nursing. Lol 😉 Hope you don’t end up with it again.x

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    1. I thought two hot toddies would see me through the night and work wonders. Just discovered at 3 a.m. that they haven’t worked. Would have been better off mixing the whiskey with Pepsi Max. 😉 x

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      2. Still no voice to speak of. It’s actually kinda funny to listen to myself attempting to do what comes so naturally but now can’t! I’ll just have to keep quiet for a bit longer…..who said yippeee?! 🙂 x

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  4. Oh my, bless your heart. I’m so sorry this has happened to you and ruined your evening plans. I hate it when that happens. Fortunately it’s only happened a couple of times to me. I pray you get better soon and that your voice is not gone for long. Blessings, Natalie 🙂

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    1. I’ll just rest it. And everybody else’s ears. And I’ll catch up with my friend soon. Not being able to talk to her would have been a real trial. 🙂 Thanks for your good wishes, Natalie. Blessings. x

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    1. It has slightly returned tonight so I’m hoping for full voice tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Then I won’t have to whistle on people. Piercing, you know? 😉 x

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  6. Nothing worse than laryngitis with kids! You feel totally trapped in your head while furiously whispering and pointing with lasers beaming from your eyes. I’ve been there, i feel your pain. Sorry you missed out on a night out with a friend and seeing how I’m reading this a week late, i hope you’ve gotten your voice back! I try and try to keep up with my favorite writers and life just gets in the way 😉

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    1. My voice returned on Sunday but it’s definitely been a bit strained this week back at school using it so much. I thought it was going again yesterday. It’s not something I’m usually bothered with. So I hope it was a one off. 🙂 x

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