Internal Valium

I need one.

I'm taking a short break during my shift at The Org right now becuase I am feeling a bit wrangy. I have a coworker that whistles and sings throughout their entire shift and it is maddening... especially when you consider that I've asked Bflat to please not do this as it is difficult to hear my own counselling conversation and that, well, whistling grates on me like the Devil's own fingers on a chalkboard. I've lost count of the # of times I've asked and just got laughter in return. That's right, Dear Reader, this person is a counsellor for children and youth and enjoys knowing that they are pissing off 50% of their coworkers. I seriously hope that a dog pees on them. Hand to Gawd, I hope this with all my heart.

I liked it better when I worked in the theatre and whistling was considered bad luck by all. I want to just run up to Bflat when they are on a really challenging suicide call and just start screaming into their face (and phone), "MACBETH MACBETH MACFUCKINGBETH!!!" But I doubt that they would get the reference. I wonder what the telephone counselling equivalent is to the Scottish Thane? Are there any great Scottish therapists or theorists? And does my tonally challenged colleague actually have any exposure to theory anyway? Judging by the way they play Tetris and Bedazzled during all of their counselling calls, I somehow doubt their education or dedication to the field.

But I do feel better for getting it out.