Streaming in Lisa's Mind

Well, I have been thinking that if I could only figure out a way to do a real-time stream of what goes on in my mind, we could animate it and make my own "reality" show.  Lots of times I feel like I need someone to diagnose what condition it is that burdens me!   I guess it may have a lot to do with all the "free" time I have to let my mind wander.  Like the 55 mile trip to and from work.  Now, that's something really interesting when my brain drifts from one thing to the other!  This is an example of what goes through my mind:
I wonder how many towns I go through on the way to work?  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11... I lose count.
I wonder how many counties that is?  1, 2, 3, 4, 5...I lose count.
I know its 2 states, I've got that down.
Where the heck are all these people going?
Ohhhh...that's a pretty church.  I should send the preacher a Christmas card and tell him how pretty his church is. 
I need to take Ruby and Earnie to see McAdenville lights.
I want to go to the Mast General in Boone.  I wonder if I could tear Brandon away from his "chores" to go with us.
What would happen if one of my tires flew off at 80 miles an hour? 
Geez, these people around here love there Harris Teeters.  There must be 1 every 3/4 of a mile. 
I wonder if any of these CVS stores have a Minute Clinic?  Gosh, I hope I don't get sick and need one!
What will I listen to today on iheartradio?  My Elvis station or maybe my Alison Krause station.  Christmas music would be good too! 
I like Jim Carey as the Grinch.  I need to watch that movie again!
Man, I like that house... Would they shoot me if I stopped and took a picture?
COME ON, ARE YOU WAITING ON AN INVITATION!?  GET THE HECK OUT THERE!
Marvin is such a pretty town.  Homes from the 500s  HAHA!  We would need another income for that!
Man these jeans I am wearing are thread bare on the inner thighs, I hope they don't finally decide to bust through today!  Do I have clothes in he trunk I could wear?
Geez, there is an overweight old man in a Santa's hat getting in an old '67 Mustang!  Does he think he's Santa?  Isn't he charming.  Wonder where is he going?
Man, Hardee's in Fort Mill is hopping!
Fort Mill is such a pretty town, if I lived here my drive would only be 10 minutes each way.  Hmmm. Like Brandon would go for that.
Should I go to QT and get gas before work on my lunch break?
If my car ever breaks down while I am in South Carolina, I am just going to have someone drive me down to Dave Lyle Blvd Toyota dealership.  Would Brandon notice?  Would I care?
Will there be cupcakes today?  Will there be bubble tea made today?  Lucy is so nice. 
Will I here the fog horn or cow bell today?  It would be nice if we heard a screaming baby.  Screaming babies are good!  That's so crazy!  It's better than banging 2 speculums together though...
Did I turn the crock pot on before I left the house?  I hope or I'm gonna have a chunk of room temp meat waiting on me this evening.  Ewww.
Did I pack my bowl of turkey or am I going to have to eat a plain mayonnaise and Texas Pete sandwich today? 
Dang I forgot my water cup...AGAIN! 
I hope Emily remembers to get the clothes out of the washer and put them in dryer.
Welp, I made it in 1 hour 21 minutes this morning! 

On the way home the same things happen...
I can't believe get paid for doing what I did today...  Too bad I can't teleport.  What would that be like?  Would I get sick, Brandon said it would make you sick. 
What would Brandon do if I went and bought a Challenger, he hates a Toyota, but would he have a heart attack with a Dodge?  Could we drag race on Teeter's Bridge Road? Hmmm.  We wouldn't have a family car then...  That wouldn't be too smart.  Better stick with the Toyoya.
Ohh, Krispy Kreme's HOT NOW sign is on!   Not like I am gonna stop today...is there anyone in the drive thru?
HORN!  Wonder how that happened?
Ardrey Kell or Johnston Road road...decisions, decisions.  Johnston Road is the BOMB!  Ardrey Kell sucks!  I wonder what these stuck up people would do if I rolled down my window and blared "The Devil went Down to Georgia" at them?  Hahaha!  All these rich people in there $60,000 SUVs!  Haha, me and my old beat up Camry with almost 0.3 million miles on it!  They can kiss it!  Roll on baby, roll on! 
When's the last time I checked my oil?  Power steering wasn't whining when I left today.  I probably should check that too...
Why do some people have that Poor, Poor, Pitiful Me Attitude?  Why do some people want you to feel sorry for them?  Is it wrong of me to dislike these people?  Please God forgive me for thinking these thoughts, but really, it drives me up the wall. 
I'm going 80 miles per hour again.  What if I hit a deer?  Would what Brandon told me about happen?  Would it come through the window and kill me?  Geez!  Once you get out of the "city" it is pitch black out here!  I'm skeert. 
Wouldn't it be neat if people had a little black box?  Like it would record what happens right before you die.  If someone was murdered you could see what they saw right before, if someone just died, maybe you could know what they were thinking right before...
Could you please turn off your freakin turn signal?
What if I got a flat tire?  My trunk light doesn't work.  I need an emergency flashlight in my car. 
Will I ever need to know that there are approximately 425  1/4 inch rubber bands in a pound?  Will I ever get that question in Trivial Pursuit...probably not. Ha!  Brandon would be so impressed!
I want some lima beans.
Is it going to snow this year?  I want snow this year.  I wonder if we could get Brandon to snow tube this year? 
Am I losing my mind?  No I am on top of things! 
I need to "clean" my facebook page.  Sometimes I just don't want to hear people's crap.  I'm gonna do that tonight...
I need to make more soap,  need to take more soap to the Carousel Horse.  
My pumpkin spice cappuccino is all gone...I should have made a double batch before leaving work.  Man I love free Keurig! 
Woo wee!  I made it to Midland in a hour!

These thoughts race through my mind all the time AND it is always good to slide in the driveway and finally be home!  This doesn't make my mind rest though.  Brandon asked if I ever rest.  I guess the answer in not really.  He also tells me if my wheel flies off at 80 miles an hour to hold it straight and tight and ride it to the edge of road!  HA! How can I relax?  I am constantly trying to think ahead and plan.  I wish I could relax, but I only do that from the time my head hits the pillow until the alarm goes off the next morning. 
How long can my mind take this before it explodes?  Well, enough for now, I need to get back to my "TO DO
BEFORE CHRISTMAS" list.

This is the pretty church that I go by on the way to work

The Burnette's at Daniel Boone Inn

At least we got to see a light dusting of snow in Boone this year

 

Crazy hat kids.  Last year they had picture made here with 2 different crazy hats.


I actually got lucky and found 2012 picture!  Wow, how they have grown and changed!

 







Making monkey treats with my monkey!

Never a dull moment!!!

 

Earnie and her boyfriend.  I had to break these 2 lovebirds apart so I could get her to McAdenville on this day.
 

Ruby and Earnie loaded and ready for the Christmas lights in McAdenville

 

 

November Flew By!

November has brought about some changes in the Burnette household.  I went back to work on November 4 at a lab in Rock Hill (PCLS) where they are trying to start up a cytology department within their laboratory.  It already consists of a huge toxicology department and a genetics department.  We haven't received specimens yet, but I am in the process of learning new equipment which includes an imaging system and an HPV gene testing "machine".  Its an interesting company and so far it doesn't have any cons except its location!  Employees bring dogs on Fridays, there is free Keurig products, and Krispy Kreme is always in the break room!  That's just what I need!  AND...I was pleased to be able to take the Thursday and Friday at Thanksgiving off...WITH PAY!  YAY!!!  I am hanging in there and finding different short cuts every day to make my commute a little better.  It beats sitting at home wondering if I would ever go back to work again.

So later in the month we had Emily's 12th birthday party at Wayne's World Skating Rink.  She seems to pick this place every year and it always has a good turn out. 

Group skating picture.  One of Emily's friend had already left before I thought to do group picture.

 

We had a family pizza party at our house on her birthday.  Thanks to Paw Paw Jerry and Maw Maw Kaye she is now the proud holder of a Lifetime Hunting License.  She is in a Sportsman Club at school and seems to enjoy whatever it is that they do.  We just need to get her out and hunting so she can put some meat on the table!

 

Abigail, Mark, and Emily playing in leaf pile.  This is an timeless fall pastime!

 



My brother Chad, with his granddaughter on Thanksgiving

Deck the Dartboard!  I had Lab Corp garland to use and thought this would be a jolly place to put it!



This is my Lab Corp inherited Christmas tree.  I have decorated this tree for many, many years in our Cytology department at Christmas time.  I promised everyone that I would decorate it this year and send them a picture.   I decided to put it in basement where we spend a lot of time and we normally don't have any decorations down there.  So here it is!  (Right next to the hot water heater!)  Hahahaha!

 

So here we are gearing up to the Christmas and New Year Holidays and all the eating and shopping that go along with it.  Stay tuned for our next adventure!