I have to admit, I actually found it very relaxing to shut off my hearing aid (and since I have no speech discrimination in the other ear), the sound of silence, and of course my tinnitus, was a welcoming change. I decided to brush up on my skills for the silver jewelry making course and so I went to the Y to do some benchtime. It’s awesome to be so hyper focused on something. I’ve never had this experience before except for maybe when I’ve been involved in a relationship..lol.
There were other people in the room doing very advanced work. Occassionally, someone would be staring over my shoulder and I could sense a question being asked. I would turn on my aid and state I have a hearing loss. Naturally, the response always seems to be, “oh, I’m sorry.” Why are people sorry? I’ve stopped apologizing a long time ago for not hearing so don’t be sorry or feel sorry for me, just rephrase if I can’t hear you…..lol
My sabbatical is truly turning out to be radically great. I’m so enjoying everything I’m doing and learning and I am certainly learning alot of new things.
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