Author Archives: Girl In Pigtails

Krav Maga Anyone?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

It is the start of week 5, on the new exercise life style (not program), and I am totally in love with 24 Hour Fitness! I have already lost 3 pounds and gained some serious muscle. I am excited to see what … Continue reading →

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Frozen Yogurt!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Berry Delight is a great little frozen yogurt place in the mall. I got the strawberry frozen yogurt with fresh fruit. The calories are not too bad and the strawberry flavor is sugar free and non fat. Frozen yogurt also has more protein … Continue reading →

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Everyone Needs a Goal!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

I am striving to loose a little weight that I gained during the holidays. I also want to get a little muscle but all this won’t magically happen overnight. Today, marked week 4 day 5 of our new exercise program at our new … Continue reading →

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My 100 Post!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Wow, this is amazing! I can’t believe that I have been blogging for a year and a half; and now I have made it to 100 posts. For this blog, I wanted to go back to the inspiration for this … Continue reading →

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This is Funny!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Again, from my favorite science gal, I Fucking Love Science on facebook, posted this funny little fact: Pareidolia is a mental phenomenon that allows us to see faces and other objects in completely unrelated settings. Carl Sagan theorized that this … Continue reading →

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Molting Birdy!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Once a year, canary birds molt which basically means they shed some of their feathers. It is kind of like when a dog or cat sheds their coat; for summer or winter. Since, we have a red factor canary, her … Continue reading →

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I am Officially Accomplished!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

  I have been working hard, every day, on my typing (at typingweb.com) and it has paid off! After completing the beginner and the intermediate courses (2 times), I took the certification test and scored 41 WPM with a 95% … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Today was a great day! I worked a short shift in the morning then, had dinner with friends. We made our ultimate banana bread (recipe is one of my earliest post). The bread is very healthy and low in calories … Continue reading →

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What Every New Gym Member Needs… a New Bag!

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

     We found this bag online for only $35! It has so much room for all my workout clothes and accessories. The color matches my new gym shoes; which is awesome! The strap is comfortable and the zippers seem … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Tip

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

I usually loath cleaning the bathroom… I think a lot of people do. The worst part isn’t the sink or toilet, those I can handle. It’s the shower/bath that I dislike! Mainly, the glass doors because there is always a … Continue reading →

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