Some days you just feel like a lost shoe…

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

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Girl in Pigtails lifts 1080 Pounds!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Ok not all at once…but I deadlifted 135lbs 8 times! Not a bad way to start the week… we took a little 2 week break because we just needed to refresh and resharpen the axe (Yo Elliott words of wisdom). Weight lifting has become a new sport and hobby. Mr. Awesome Boyfriend does his research and got us on the right track for lifting properly.  It is a life style you eat to lift, rest to lift, lift to lift… lol It is more than just being a gym junkie.  You become the strongest version of yourself.  Most of these motivational saying come from a power lifter Elliott Hulse. Check him out on YouTube.  He is AMAZING;  he knows the science behind correct lifting, he is inspiring, and he is extremely talented.  I follow him on Facebook and YouTube and find something new and exciting everyday.

Happy Deadlift Monday! 
-girl in pigtails

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It’s Coming!!!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

My little rice rocket is finally coming home. Jay @ TDR in Florida finished putting the rocket together and she should be back in Cali this week. It is official the car does 414HP to the wheels and 430 Torque. We are putting a custom suspension on next week by Fat Cat. Unfortunately we also have to get the windshield replaced because of the hot weather; a crack formed.

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Get your motor running!
-girl in pigtails

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My Last Four Classes!

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

I am so excited because I only have 4 more classes left until I get that BS degree in Business Administration. I decided to take a DSST test (AKA: Dante’s test) for my human resource management class and I passed! Whoo! So I received credit for the course and I don’t have to take it. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel!  

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I have moved on…

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

I have moved on to the big boy weights! Mr. Awesome Boyfriend and I are starting a strength building routine called StrongLifts 5×5. You go to the gym every other day. One day you do 5 sets of squats, bench and row. Then, the next day you do 5 sets of squat and press AND 1 set of deadlift. Each set should be 5 times… hence the 5 by 5 workout name. LoL Everytime you lift add a little more weight.  This program is the best strength workout EVER! If you are a woman who feels like doing weights will turn you into she-hulk … think again! You will get strong but not look like a body builder… you need to eat a lot of protein to get that big or use steroids (which is NEVER a good idea). I will post more articles and reviews soon…
Grrrr….
-girl in pigtails

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I AM COFFEE MASTER!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

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I just completed my Starbucks Coffee Master program. It is like a black belt in Starbucks coffee knowledge… It was very inspiring to finish. I am so excited and want to start a monthly coffee tasting at my little Blackhawk kiosk. The best part about being a Coffee Master is that I get to wear a black apron instead of the usual green. Whoot!

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Safeway had a big float in the Danville parade this morning.  I volunteered with a few other coworkers but I didn’t realize we would be in the festivities.  We passed out water to anyone looking for a little refreshment. There were a lot of people that showed up. It was a great way to start the fourth. Now a delicious afternoon of BBQ and swimming then, the fireworks! Who doesn’t love exploding chemicals?

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Day 1 week 17

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Muscle Town has not been easy but the results are fabulous! I’m in the best shape of my life and getting stronger each day. I’m able to lift weight that makes people’s jaw drop…220lbs on leg press and 50lbs on biceps or 40lbs on trap lifts… ;-D maybe not too impressive but I still think it rocks. My new strength has even helped me at work. Our supplies that come in are no match at all!

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Rock On!
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It is just a phase!

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

So, I’m sure most parents have to deal with the transition from crib to big kid bed. Some adjust easy while others take more nurturing. Well, I never thought I would have to deal with this issue with a birdy girl. I changed her grooming branch in her cage to a big purple one. She has only had a small pink one from when we got her. She is so afraid of it that she will not go to her top level where her nest and sleepy branch is located.  She is so funny… we also gave her some new treat seeds that is so beneath her. They are little pods on a branch. All I keep thinking is what is in her little head… “what am I an animal?”… “I only eat fresh kale and imported treat seeds in a dish… thank you!” I have created a DIVA bird. Lol

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Hump Day!

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Today, starts new classes! I finished E-Comm and Managerial Accounting yesterday and knocked out two more A’s. I now have Entrepreneurship and Training and Development.  It’s getting closer and closer to the end. I will have my B.S. in Business Administration by the end of the year. Whoot!

Keep on trucking… toot TOOT!
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