Category Archives: Activities

SKY FALL

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Bond, James Bond… I finally watched SKY FALL. It was a fantastic movie. The story was griping and the special effects where great. I have to say the blonde Bond is a pretty great actor.  I would give this movie … Continue reading →

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The Lion King

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

It’s my birthday (in a few days)! Well, I have to say that this year has been amazing. I am about to be 26 years of age…whoohoo! This birthday celebration Mr. Awesome Boyfriend made plans for us to go see … Continue reading →

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DIY: Charlie Brown Christmas Tree for Under $75!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! With the economy still recovering and the 1%ers still being part of the 1% club. I decided to make it my mission to make an awesome Christmas tree on a budget. This … Continue reading →

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INSANITY!

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

Want to try something that will give you the best body of your life? Try Shaun T’s Insanity workout program! For those of you that know, I did P90X! In P90X, there is a lot of commitment, energy and equipment … Continue reading →

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24 Hours in San Fran

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

Mr.Awesome boyfriend and I had a mission…explore San Francisco like a true backpacker. Backpacker, you may ask? Well, it’s like backpacking through Europe but without the Europe. We packed smart and light with just one regular size backpack. To make … Continue reading →

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Hiker-if-ic

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

Mr.Awesome Boyfriend and I went hiking at Pleasanton foothills again! It was the perfect day for hiking too: the sky was overcast, the temp was just cool enough and the sun would be out a little longer. On our way … Continue reading →

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Tail As Old As Time…

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

One of my absolute favorite movies has now gone 3D. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is a wonderful animated movie that encases love, wit, and action. The voices, story plot and songs are still the same as the original 1991 … Continue reading →

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My Name is Girl in Pigtails… and I am a Nerd.

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

The following pictures demonstrate the previous statement. Oh yeah! And ‘Yes’… it is a blank keyboard. So, this brings me into a few topics for this post: 1- the awesome keyboard. 2- the awesome keyboard user. ;-D Topic 1 I … Continue reading →

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I LOVE My Nachos!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

Yup, I said it… I love my nachos. I thought I would be nacho-less when we started our new years resolution to get fit! But on the contrary, I have found a way! The first step to healthy nachos is, … Continue reading →

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Hello Fitness World!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Girl In Pigtails

I have much to tell you! So let’s start with the exercise. Week two is coming to a close and let me just say that it was easier than week one. I have also started noticing some changes. I have … Continue reading →

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