I mysteriously lost my voice on Wednesday night around 10pm. I was fine all day and even told the cat to "get down" off the table during dinner...but then my voice left me.

I got to work today and explained to a few people, in a whisper that I could not speak. They of course, started to whisper with me...guess that's human nature but it's still annoying.

But the best part was that people left me alone all day - I think they assume I cannot hear as well. I got soooo much work done without interruption.

Mental note: use this technique in the future.