On Tuesday night I was leading Zac's and in my new-found 'I am woman; I can do this' mode I decided I must again call for order myself and not ask one of the men to do it.
Last time there weren't a lot of people there and there was just a low hum of conversation; this time there were loads of people and noise. I shouted - or rather I did what is the closest I come to shouting - 'Good evening!'
One or two people looked at me and everyone else continued talking.
Then a man at the bar, not one of our regulars, yelled, 'SHUT UP!' That did the trick.
But the important thing is that I tried. The fact that I have a naturally quiet voice is just one of those things. Query: can one have a naturally quiet voice? Or has it never been tested? Perhaps I shall go somewhere lonely and try shouting. That would be a novel experience. Do I have a loud voice just waiting to be released? Could this be a major changing point in my life?
'All these questions and more will be answered on next week's episode of Soap.' Do you remember that programme? I think it began the career of Billy Crystal.
It's strange the way things suddenly pop into your head. Speaking of which let me share my ear-worms with you. Perhaps it will rid me of them.
When we went on holiday the song I couldn't be shot of was, 'I saw a mouse, where, there on the stairs etc'
Then it became, 'High on a hill stood a lonely goatherd.'
It's currently, 'It's coming home.' Yes, I'm late to the football party.
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The weather has continued to be very good. Not as hot as the south-east of England has it for which I'm grateful. Yesterday I swam in the sea at Mumbles, something I haven't done for years. It was strangely both warm and cold but very enjoyable.
6 comments:
I am usually quiet but can be loud a times. My father is hard of hearing so we almost have to yell at him to hear us. I know people that make me cringe with there regular voice as it carries. Happy Thursday!
Lisa
How does one shout in sign language?
Maybe you need a whistle.
Well, Hi, Liz!!!! I just found you by backtracking from a comment you left me on my blog. A woman with a sense of humor (I love it) and a quiet voice (I only wish)...lol It is good to meet you. I am your newest follower-Hugs- Diana
Hey Liz- I don't see any way to follow you at all---not by being a follower or by email or by subscription. You might want to add a follow button to your sidebar---just a thought. Diana
I feel as if I'm talking loudly but often people don't hear me, Lisa.
Do exaggerated hand signals, stu.
Sharon! you're back. So glad. x
Hi Diana, thanks, I've taken your advice and added some things to my sidebar (didn't know I could do that!) but I'm not sure if I've done the right thing; it doesn't actually say Follow.
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