I actually have two phobias. The first one is a fear of medication and drugs. I've made considerable progress with that one over the years; I used to freak out over acetaminophen. However, that phobia is not one I can really put to the test unless I am actually in need of medication. Alas.

Fortunately I have another phobia. (Fortunately? Hmm...) I have a fear of calling people on the phone, especially people I don't know. Strange, yes, but there you go. No trouble sending them emails, or meeting them face to face... just something about the phone.

I need voice lessons this summer, so I looked up a voice teacher I've never met before and I called her. The necessity of voice lessons overpowered the fear of calling a stranger. Hooray! However, I left a message on the machine, so it was really only a partial victory. Perhaps I will update this when she calls back.

UPDATE: Well, she called back, and I think I did okay talking to her. I did not have all the information I needed when she called, so I had to call her AGAIN. However, the second time is always easier. And now I'm set up for voice lessons. Huzzah!