While there wasn't as much that I was interested in getting from this year's Black Friday specials and I don't really have the money to get anything if there was, I still headed out to Fred Meyer's (not to be confused with Meijer although the stores are similar) early this morning. There were only a couple of things on my list: socks for Trevor and me, and a Gameboy 3DS for Connor. Connor has been saving up since his seventh birthday (thus over a year), passing up opportunities for other toys and games. While he was still a bit short, the price at Fred Meyer (which included a gift card as well) was the lowest that we have yet seen. Janelle and I considered the money we added in for the purchase (as well as a game) to be Connor's Christmas present.
Anyway, I didn't get up for the store opening, and wasn't sure what sort of sights I was going to see once I got there. Rather than the cramped and crazed shopping nightmare with lines lasting hours, I was able to walk in the store, find what I needed, purchase it, and leave within about ten minutes. Both the shoppers and the workers all seemed happy and friendly. I don't know if that's the norm, but it was the smoothest Black Friday experience I've had yet (granted, my list was much shorter than previous years).
I'd like to say that this meant the rest of my day was carefree, but our living space and lack of funds are putting a real strain on us. Between that, our missing our family, and Janelle's concerns about starting her job tomorrow, our stress levels have been on the rise. It didn't help that the weather is in rain mode, making the roads slick and sightseeing not as possible. I really wish that I had some wonderful solution that made these troubles disappear, but I have to settle for knowing that these times will pass and will make us more appreciative of what we will have in the future.
Anyway, I didn't get up for the store opening, and wasn't sure what sort of sights I was going to see once I got there. Rather than the cramped and crazed shopping nightmare with lines lasting hours, I was able to walk in the store, find what I needed, purchase it, and leave within about ten minutes. Both the shoppers and the workers all seemed happy and friendly. I don't know if that's the norm, but it was the smoothest Black Friday experience I've had yet (granted, my list was much shorter than previous years).
I'd like to say that this meant the rest of my day was carefree, but our living space and lack of funds are putting a real strain on us. Between that, our missing our family, and Janelle's concerns about starting her job tomorrow, our stress levels have been on the rise. It didn't help that the weather is in rain mode, making the roads slick and sightseeing not as possible. I really wish that I had some wonderful solution that made these troubles disappear, but I have to settle for knowing that these times will pass and will make us more appreciative of what we will have in the future.
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