So at the beginning of this semester, I caught a cold and it's been on and off ever since, but my voice just doesn't seem to come back. Up to this point, I've downed over 250 pills, been to 3 different hospitals 8 times, and reduced my talking enormously. This has really taken a hard hit on me because I'm someone who enjoys talking to everyone and making them smile. That's also one of my methods of learning.

Now, another problem has emerged. The next speech contest is coming up, and if my voice is not strong by that time, I won't be able to perform well.

I'm really trying not to talk, but it's almost impossible. I'm going to have to start really ignoring some people in order to not talk. Not a fun experience, but I guess I'm supposed to learn something from this.