Tag Archives: Girl in Pigtails

My next adventure…weight lifting (Part 2)!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Girl In Pigtails

I started weight lifting about 6 months ago but quit because I was burnt out due to a 6 month stint doing elliptical 6 times a week. Plus, the holidays did not make it easy to keep a routine and … Continue reading →

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On the 24th day of Christmas…

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

Mr . Awesome Boyfriend and I made homemade cookies and fudge.  I told him after Thanksgiving that I wanted to make fudge and cookies for our friends. It was a tradition passes from my grandpa who was a master cookie … Continue reading →

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On the first day of December…

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

I was able to enjoy my tree! [Singing Voice] So, last year I made it my mission to create a beautiful Christmas tree for under $75. It was a huge success! This year money wasn’t a concern and I just … Continue reading →

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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). … Continue reading →

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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! … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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I AM COFFEE MASTER!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

    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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Brave Birdy

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

My little birdy is getting so brave. She started jumping on our finger with a whistle command. That is so awesome for a tiny bird. She also gives kisses while sitting on her perch or cage door. BUT she did … Continue reading →

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I LOVE my new S 4 Phone!

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Girl In Pigtails

This is not going to be a super in depth assessment of the phone but I will say what I really like about it. Then, maybe, in another post, I can give stats and get all nerdy with my review. I have … Continue reading →

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