Quiet please

I like to work in a quiet environment where I can concentrate.

Not only that, when I'm stressed and irritated, I don't need other irritations.

For example, opening my window should be a nice thing. Sure I know I'll hear traffic noises, and the sirens will be louder, but its nothing unusual. Its easy to drown out the background noise.

But lately (i.e. these past few days), every day that I open my window, I hear an argument of some sorts, someone swearing or yelling, or a kid screaming or whining (but only for a moment). Most of the time I can't hear what they're saying. But today, I could hear this lady screaming and shouting at someone and swearing. She's got a shrill voice so I can't ignore it. And there's lots of swearing. And she's the only one shouting. Who is she yelling at???? And why does she have to continue on and on and on??!!!

Not only did I shut my window, I'm even more irritated at having to shut my window, to stop her rants from intruding in my quiet space. Darn crazy people.

I want to open my window darn it!! *mumbles incoherently and walk away*