One of my favorite series is "The Office" You either LOOOOVE the show and "get it", OR it is the dumbest show and waste of time (says James) Well, I just love the adventures of the gang as they go about the day to day shuffle and all of the drama, laughs and politics! Man I so miss those days - NOT!!!
One of the first "big girl jobs" I ever had was working for a real estate firm. I landed the gig as the office assistant to the Broker. I loved the duties of the job but, sweet and holy night! My Boss was sooooooo....very...odd! I won't bore you with alllll the delicious details (maybe another time), right now, I will share with you that he was always, always using curse words. He had a challenge getting along with most of the other office associates and I soon realized that certain people would cause him to *flip out* into a verbal rage. Sure, anyone can handle being around an *occasional* word... it wasn't like that - that dude would simply loose his mind!!!!!
Imagine lil ole me, sweet, innocent, only 18 and no real experience in 'the big world' Every day I'd go into work in fear my boss would go into a rage. It was only a matter of time that I would be in his path! In addition to his potty mouth, "Curtis" (name changed to protect Mr. potty mouth), He always had issues with his eyes / contacts. Mr. Potty mouth would constantly squeeze his eyes shut, he would flutter his eyes non stop - it was sooooooo bizaar! Imagine Fred Flinstone's Feet as he would use them to gain speed for his car. Yeaaaaaaaah, now imagine that same speed used on the eyes! Wow, what a sight. STILL!
My adventure was very short lived as I had just started beauty school. It worked out just fine for MEEE that my school schedule didn't work with my work scheulde. I had to give notice after 3 months. I was replaced by another young lady and I learned she was the niece of "The Boss". Soon she dropped some knowledge for me!!!! She informed me that her Uncle suffered from a condition called "Tourett Syndrome"
WHHHHHAAAT!!!! I had NEVER heard of such a condition! I was shocked that my Boss just didn't tell me about his issue. I mean COME ON DUDE, I THOUGHT YOU WERE INSANE FOR 3 MONTHS! That information is kiiiiinda important (I think) as it would have helped me understand him and his condition a 'little' better! I would have been compassionate and thought less of him being demon possessed!!! haaaa. Maybe he didn't want to feel he was any different from anyone else? Maybe his condition was so normal to him, that he didn't feel the need to share the info??
One of the kids on American Idol talked about his condition, as he suffers from the same. His story reminded me of "The Office & Curtis" I admire him talking about it and sharing his condition with the world. Whatever his reasoning was to not share his condition with me, it was a verrrry memorable experience. I have a better understanding and respect for someone that has to deal with a condition and quality of life :(
Here is a quick blurb about the condition: via Wikipedia
Tourette's was once considered a rare and bizarre syndrome, most often associated with the exclamation of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks (coprolalia), but this symptom is present in only a small minority of people with Tourette's.[1] Tourette's is no longer considered a rare condition, but it may not always be correctly identified because most cases are classified as mild. Between 1 and 10 children per 1,000 have Tourette's;[2] as many as 10 per 1,000 people may have tic disorders,[3][4] with the more common tics of eye blinking, coughing, throat clearing, sniffing, and facial movements. Tourette's does not adversely affect intelligence or life expectancy . The severity of the tics decreases for most children as they pass through adolescence, and extreme Tourette's in adulthood is a rarity. Notable individuals with Tourette's[5] are found in all walks of life.
Genetic and environmental factors play a role in the etiology of Tourette's, but the exact causes are unknown. In most cases, medication is unnecessary. There is no effective medication for every case of tics, but there are medications and therapies that can help when their use is warranted.
Good job Nicole!
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