I managed to get through 3 of my 4 doctor, etc, appointments without speaking any English. At my appointment yesterday, my mom came with me (i needed her there anyway) and translated for me. You know what both women who examined me said about my English boycott? "That sounds great, i'm all for it!"

I think the hardest part is having to answer the phone if it's a doctors or dentist or glasses store or something person calling, because I have to answer, and I can't just write, so I have to speak English.