"Look at this stuff, isn't it neat?"

Yes. I have lost my voice. It's been missing for a couple days. The first morning was so bad I had to whisper to tell my teacher that I couldn't participate on Spanish conversations. When I do talk, it's either really really high (like Minnie mouse) or it's raspy like I'm a smoker. Ugh. Most of the time it switches back and forth randomly so I sound like a boy going through puberty. I try to get the attention of other people in the halls at school but when I try to use my loud voice, it comes out as a squeak. It's embarrassing. I also can't cheer on my teammates! I wanted to yell!! But I can only use my squeaky "WOOOOOH!" voice for that. Otherwise, nothing.

We had our first swim meet of the season tonight. It was cool. I'm team captain!!! For girls. It's pretty great!! It'd be cooler if I could better communicate with people thru.....TALKING. I sound so crazy to strangers. When I say hi to acquaintances, I think I'm scaring them off :(

I didn't drop any time in my events. I've been sick. Lame o. When will I recover??!

Besides that, my hair is doing pretty fine. I like it.

At least i didnt have to Blow my nose a bajillion times.

My nose is so dry.

Anyways.

Ciao.

Mallory.

P.S. We made locker signs for every swim and dive team member and they look AMAZING. so beautiful.