Tale 1:
I’m getting ready today and thinking to my myself, “Hmmm…what should I have for breakfast today? A Green Monster is out because there’s no nut butter in the house…there’s no breakfast cookie waiting for me in the fridge…well, it is Friday, so maybe I could make something a little extra special? Eggs & Toast? Nah. Oatmeal? Nah, plus no bananas. Ding! French Toast! With Berries! Sprinkled with Powdered Sugar!” I was so excited at the prospect, I even whispered a little “yes!” to myself.
What, you don’t get this involved in your breakfast decisions? 
I came out to the kitchen, whipped up my egg whites with some milk, spicy cinnamon and sweet vanilla extract. I heated up my skillet, got my berries all ready to go, then I opened the pantry door to get the bread. Wait, where’s the bread…where’s the friggin’ bread?! I went to ask Ben and he said “It’s gone bad…” What? Noooo! Just like that, my sweet, sweet Friday french toast dreams went down the drain.
Tale 2:
After I dumped out my poor, sweetened egg whites and put away my delicious berries for another day, breakfast idea #2 was decided: Egg & Cheese Bagel Sandwich!
Ok, maybe not as decadent as my original french toast dish – but a toasted bagel, melted cheese & fluffy egg whites make it a close competition for my heart!
This was perfectly filling and yes, it was a little special for a Friday morning!
I also had a Red Bartlett Pear for some freshness. I feel like pears are the forgotten fruit. Do you eat them often?
I’m going out to lunch today with some co-workers – love Friday lunches out. Perhaps we’ll sit in the sunshine on a patio?!
Have a fab Friday everyone!
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You know what I’ve often wondered?
What do you all “do”? As in, what’s your occupation? Student, nurse, IT technician, marketing manager, full-time Mom/Dad/Grandma/Grandpa?
I work in the Internet/Interactive industry – I dig it!
I’m a college student!
I’m and administrative assistant for the technology department of a public school district in central michigan.
I am a program coordinator for an investigative team (glorified probation officer).
haha– i would hate when that happens — open the fridge, NO bread?!?! when i had roommates, and we were pretty generous in sharing food. there have been some times when i look in the fridge craving something, and there’s none there!
i’m a graphic designer for a food service corporation.
I am a ‘servicing specialist’ in the mortgage industry. I hate when you have something all planned out open up the pantry or fridge and are missing the key item for it. It’s frustrating.
I am a senior accreditation officer for an international laboratory accreditation company in Maryland. I know it doesn’t sound interesting but it really can be at times.
My mouth was watering when you were talking about the french toast! That may find its way onto the menu at my house this weekend!
Your breakfast sandwich looks really good although french toast does sound really good!
I work in higher education. I love it!
I made your breakfast cookie this morning. This might be one of the best breakfasts ever!
Your nut butter should be on your doorstep by Thursday, provided the fiance remembers to drop it at the post office today! Sorry for the delay
That breakfast sandwich was a definite “go to” for me last winter… love it!
I’m drinkin maybe my 5th green monster of the week, so I am litterally green with envy over your egg sandwich! Something savory sounds so good right now!
I agree about pears, I often don’t buy them, but love them every time I eat one. So good in salads!
I’m a Service Manager for an Insurance Agent (who also happens to be my husband.
) We work together along with my mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law. There are only two people in the office I’m not related to! It’s quite fun. 
I do clinical research @ a cancer center in Boston!
Full time mommy here. Your breakfast looks amazing, I think I’ll have the same thing today.
Aw man, that stinks…no french toast!? Your bagel and egg sammie does look delish though. I love pears! I’m a Admissions Counselor at a University.
Graduate student working towards my PhD in biomedical research.
Yummy breakfast sandwich! I’m a student, getting my second degree in dietetics.
ah, I hate when that happens! but your bagel looks great
I’m a Senior Assistant in a university research office…not exactly what I want to be doing and it has nothing to do with my degrees, but it’s a job.
I’m a meeting planner.
I wonder what the eggs would have tasted like if you have cooked up the french toast mix?
I live red pears especailly in the fall with some blue cheese!
Breakfast # 1 and #2 looks great!
I’m a Nurses Aide, getting ready to go back to school for my 2nd Bachelors degree in Nursing! What can I say, I LOVE school, especially medical/anatomy type classes!
I’m a CPA (Certified Public Accountant wooo hooo!) however my role at the jobby is more that of project management – not a day to day number cruncher, not this girl. And I’m also getting ready to get Six Sigma black belt certified (focuses on improving process quality)!
The egg bagel still looks quite tasty, K. I actually would choose that over Frech Toast, personally – I am more of a savory gal’, myself.
I work in community/public relations, mostly with non-profit’s.
Happy Friday!!!
I love eggs. From my head to my legs.
I’m an Industrial Engineer for a manufacturing company.
So who are you cheering for tomorrow? Since you’re a Hawkeye fan and a UNI graduate. I’ll be at the game. Can’t wait! GO HAWKS!
Steve: I know – it’s a big dilemma, actually…at the end of the day, I am still a UNI grad, so GO PANTHERS!
Kelly: hahaha – I actually wondered if there was anyway possible that I could salvage them…but I got too disgusted and threw them out ASAP!
Mara: You are an angel!
Lindsay: I’m so glad it worked out!!
I had an egg/cheese/bagel sandwich today, too! Good stuff…I fundraise for a non-profit theatre. Good times.
I work in Recruitment at an Accounting Firm in Minneapolis!!
I JUST bought a pear this yesterday…that is so funny
I DO feel like they are one of the “forgotten ones.”
I am a nurse…two years strong.
Kaye
So disappointing when your exciting plans are ruined!
I work in Student Activities at a college!
You must be a morning person! I’m a kindergarten teacher, and I had Cheerios this morning for breakfast. Yours looks much better:-)
I’m a mom of 4 kids: boy (13yrs), boy (12yrs) and boy/girl twins (10 yrs)! Once upon a time I worked as a CPA. I’m still not sure why I chose that path…I never really liked it!!
Next time you have no bread for french toast, use any other kind of bread. I’ve used bagels, eng. muffins, frozen waffles. Also, I always throw the leftover egg/milk mixture into the skillet after I cook the bread. Cinnamon sweetened eggs are awesome! Sometimes I even toss in some banana slices and cook them into the eggs. Don’t knock it til you try it!!
I’m a student, except not yet, and waiting as long as possible for classes to start lol
I’m an accountant.
Your egg sandwich looks great! I am a children’s librarian.
No nut butter!?!? Hopefully you will stock up soon. Not having any nut butter would be a travisty in my household
I am in marketing, and I love it. However, I would like to go back to school to get my Master’s so I can be a brand manager for General Mill’s, or any food company (my dream job!).
When it comes to dessert, I get that involved in my decision. You’re not alone.
Have a great day!
-Jenna
I’m a paralegal, but currently taking classes to become an RN!
I have a children’s clothing store — it’s fun! I love it
PS: I read your blog AFTER I have eaten breakfast. Now, I’m hungry again! That bagel sandwich looked tasty!
I am a Senior Bank Examiner.
I haven’t had an egg sandwhich in so long but I think I’ll make one for lunch! YUM
I’m in commercial real estate…property management to be exact.
I’m a wife to a wonderful husband, a mother to two sons, and a grandmother of 2 (and an Insurance Agent.)
Love your breakfast ideas!
I am a makeup artist!!
also working at a restraunt until I can really get my makeup career started.
This is my first time commenting here – I love your blog! So sorry the french toast didn’t work out, you had me drooling.
I’m mommy to my beautiful 4-yr-old daughter and adorable 2-yr-old son, work part-time on my family’s dairy farm (keeping books and raising calves), and am a student of sorts – I’m working on teacher certification for high school science, and will start teaching full time fall of 2010 at my alma mater. Yes, my schedule is just a little crazy, but hey, variety is the spice of life, right?!
Sorry about the first breakfast tale, but the second one ended quite happily!
I think pears are definitely the forgotten fruit. I had one for the first time in years last week and immediately bought two more. Why do they get ignored so much?
I work for a government contracting agency as an editor/writer. It’s pretty cool.
OMG looks at those fluffy overflowing egg whites!! I think that makes up for your French toast disaster
I’m currently a student and also a nanny!
And yes, I do have a half hour long conversation about what to have for breakfast – no worries.
I am a manager/personal trainer. I love my job.
Your breakfast sandwich looked so yummy, although french toast would have been good too. You dealt with the dilemna better than me. Messing with my plans stresses me out.
I’m a law student. I just went to my first big interview today for a big law job. Trying to figure out how interested big firms are in hiring young girls who like to cook, shop, and work out, but aren’t quite as enthusiastic about sifting through 40 boxes of documents! Your blog is great! Part of why I started my own. Have a good labor day!
I used to be a marketing manager, as that’s what my degree is in, but like so many people I got laid off and had to think outside the box. For the past 6 months I’ve been a real estate agent. I never imagined myself in this industry, but I like it so far.
I’m a pharmacist!
Oh FRENCH TOAST! So good!
I run the fastest pool in the country at the largest university in Texas…probably one of the coolest jobs ever!
I’m a nurse and in grad school to become a CRNA (nurse anesthetist)
gosh!! your bagel sure looks good! how i wish i have the time to make such wonderful meals! i just can’t make my eggs this nice and fluffy, how do you work them? thanks for sharing!!!
I’m a music educator. i teach kids music with the aid of music software… very much computer related too!
okay, that egg sandwich looks amazing. and congrats on finishing the paint job on the house – projects like that are always so satisfying once completed!
I love that everyone put !!! after their occupations!
I investigate brokers for illegal activity (read: Madoff)!!
And that sandwich looks deeee-licious!