The Hunt for Red

As you know Chris and I have been looking for summer jobs. I have a great job during the school year, but during the summer I am unemployed. I did get a part time job at Kmart. I went to my first training yesterday, 5 hours of sitting and watching those really fun videos. Who knew you were supposed to TALK to the customers? You learn something new everyday. All joking aside, I really am grateful that I was able to find a job.

Anyway, I thought the Kmart shirts were provided for you. But low and behold, they are not. You need to wear a "Kmart Red" shirt and black pants to work everyday. It can be any time of shirt really as long as it is Kmart red. I thought, I have a few red shirts at home, this will be fine.

When I get home, I find out they are not Kmart red, but maroon or another shade that would not pass at Kmart. We wouldn't want the customers to get confused. So Chris, being the wonderful husband he is, came out to find some shirts with me.

We started at Ross...nothing. Then we hit Shop Co. I actually got a cute red sweater there but other than that one sweater not a single other Kmart red item. I was avoiding going to Kmart to shop since I am going to be there all summer but we decided to go anyway since they are sure have to have Kmart red. But guess what, they didn't!!! We get 20% off if we buy something we can wear to work but there was not anything red at all!! I am not even being picky but there was nothing!!

Lastly, we went to Kohls. This is where Chris came in and helped a ton!! He found a ton of red!! All on Sale!! We found a shirt for $3.60!!! Then we got another one- buy one get one free and he found a pair of black pants for $8! Who knew he would be such a good shopper?

Two and a half hours later we came home with 4 red shirts, actually we bought the same two shirts twice, a sweater, and a pair on pants. Now tonight I get to train on the register!!

I know this wasn't the most fun entry possible but I am trying to get into the habit of writing on here. Thanks for reading!!

Camping Extravganza!

I went camping for the first time a few weeks ago with Chris' family and had a great time! But I am not a camping pro yet. So to help me get used to it, Chris and I camped out in our living room. We set up the tent and air mattress and turned off all the lights. We just used a lantern to get around! It was so much fun!

The next day we went for a drive to find some real camp sites in the canyon. I agreed to go as long as there were bathrooms. We found quite a few! Once I am feeling better we plan on going!

Our summer lives

This summer Chris and I are both taking a break from school. We will both be going back in the fall and Chris will graduate with a bachelors in Psychology and Speech Communication. But don't worry, he will be back in school shortly after that getting his PHD.

The job market is pretty rough everywhere right now and we are both trying to find jobs. He is still working at the group home but he is hoping to find another one. I work at the school during the year, but in the summer, I need a new job. I did get a job at Kmart, which pays a whopping $6.55 and hour! But it is something. I am still looking for something else. Thankfully we have this great CHEAP house!

Our New House!!

Hey everyone! This is our blog. We have not done much with it but we were able to get the video uploaded on here! Check back here occasionally for new posts. Love you all!!
Chris and Miranda

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