I hope you’re wearing green today and look like a beautiful version of Slimer. 😀 You better believe I busted out my St. Patrick’s Day t-shirt!
Workout
My day began with an easy workout. I awoke still feeling congested but after doing 50 minutes of light cardio on the elliptical while talking with my friend Merri, I actually felt better. Maybe I just needed to sweat it out a little bit?
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning looked extra festive thanks to my mama! A gift from the (non) Irish! 😀
St. Patrick's Day Breakfast
My sister actually arrived in Orlando yesterday for a dinner event with a company downtown. She arrived at our apartment late in the evening and spent the night with us. Today she has an interview with the same company, but I should get to spend more time with her tonight (if her homework doesn’t get in the way). Woo!
Anyway, my mom has an appointment in Jacksonville today and swung by our apartment this morning to drop off some stuff for my sister. She also arrived with St. Patrick’s Day decorations which naturally made my breakfast look oh-so-festive!
PB + Nanners
Today’s breakfast included a peanut butter and banana bagelwich topped with nutmeg and served on a toasted cinnamon raisin bagel thin.
I love using frozen banana slices on this sandwich because they taste so cold and creamy! Plus, they ooze out the sides which is fun because I love licking up the banana goodness.
Banana Ooze
This breakfast, coupled with seeing my family bright and early has made this St. Patrick’s Day a great one so far!
Plus, I can’t wait for corned beef tonight! (It’s one of my all-time favorite meals.) I prepped the meat in the crock pot this morning (using the same corned beef recipe I used last year) and can’t wait to dig into it this evening.
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have fun with your sissy! Happy St. Patty’s day!
Happy St Patty’s day Julie! Looks like your morning got off to a delicious start. I’ve never had corned beef before, and for the past 4 years or so I haven’t been a big red meat eater, but I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
That breakfast looks delicious! You totally have me hooked on those bagel thins. I just love them!
Seeing family in the morning is a nice way to start your day — have fun with your sister!
I haven’t had a corned beef in forever!
I love corned beef! I am having it tonight as well! I am even more excited for the leftovers for sandwiches!
Happy St. Patty’s Day!! What a delicious breakfast. 🙂
That breakfast looks awesome! I will definitely try that next week, looks like it would be perfect for a fast weekday morning! 🙂
I love that your mom brought you festive decorations! Happy St. Patty’s Day! 🙂
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Julie! I’ve never had corned beef before. I hope you have fun with your sister tonight! Any green beer in plans? 😉
thought about it… but i honestly feel a little too under the weather to consider it too much. 🙁 i’m a lame non-irishman. 🙂
Aww, so your sis could potentially live in the same city as you if the interview panned out well? I’m sure you both would love that!
i knoooow! i would love it.
Happy St. Patty’s Day! Your breakfast looks yummy! I also have a corned beef in the crockpot as we speak! It’s my first time making corned beef and cabbage! I can’t wait to try it! 🙂
we’re non-irish twinsies! i made my own shirt just like yours freshman year in college.
http://lifeofblyss.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/lucky-irish-princesses/
(no judging my baby freshman cafeteria food gut.. I’m proud of that baby.) 😉
Happy St Pattys day!
Im new to your blog and am loving it =] This banana ooze looks delish!
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so glad you found your way here!
sometimes a light workout always makes me feel a bit btter when i have a head cold! have a great day!!
That breakfast looks fantastic! Got to try it some time! Happy St. Patrick’s day!
Oh! How fun it must be to have your sister there. Sorry you aren’t feeling well, but I hope your sister’s interview goes good!
Hey Julie…a bit off topic but I have a post “request” or suggestion.
Would you mind posting on the topic of self esteem and comparing self to others (rather, how to not to do that!)? You seem to have such a great outlook on life and have a strong hold on your self esteem without worrying what others are doing/saying. I just find it hard sometimes to not compare myself with others (in the gym, eating habits, lifestyle choices in general) even though I try to remind myself that what works for one doesn’t work for me or anyone else and we are all on our own “path”. Anyway, thanks! And keep up the awesome blog!! Happy st party’s day!
yes, yes! i definitely want to touch on this. i’ll write it down!
Yes I second this post request!! I would love to know your thoughts on this as well Julie….I’d also like to add in if you’ve ever experience naysayers at work about your healthy lunches? Since you eat at work I’ve wondered if you’ve ever had to deal with that? I always get comments about it at work….ugh! Thanks Julie, love your blog and happy st. paddy’s day!
i just kick them in the shins. 😉 i like this topic a lot though and will definitely write it down.
Hahaha awesome!!! 😉
Thanks Julie and I can’t wait to hear your responses!
I love banana ooze! I had that just this morning…paired with PB and apricot jam ooze 🙂
I always make pb banana and honey sandwiches with cinnamon, but I have never used nutmug!! I will have to try that. Also, frozen banans… great idea!! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I’m definitely making corned beef your way soon…in love with that stuff!!!
mmm tonight I’m making cabbage, onions, carrots and potatoes in the crockpot. No corned beef for me, but my dad really likes it!
happy St. Patricks!! I am with my family today- hitting the slopes and I am stoked 🙂 Family is the best!!!
good luck to your sister regarding the interview – she’ll do great! it’s always nice to have family & fun surprises on days like these!
Good luck to Leslie! Hope she gets the job! That would be awesome if she lived nearby! My little sis is in another state, and I miss her SO SO much! Have fun! 😀
Happy St. Patty’s Day!! Good luck to your sis in her interview- as a fellow college senior, I can relate to how stressful it all is!!
I am sporting my 4 leaf clover headband. Two clovers on springs bouncing on top of my head!!! and some green beads. unfortunalty regualar biz casual dress code still applies at work today ! Hope your sister gets good news.
Mmm oozing nanas! My fave 🙂
Enjoy your St. Patty’s day and your sister’s company!!!
I celebrated with a frozen banana in my breakfast as well…in the form of a green monster! My first one ever! I see a lot more of them in my future, it was so delicious.
Happy St. Patty’s Day!
Looks like a great breakfast!
Random St. Patty’s Day news – they are making The Hunger Games into a movie! Maybe you already knew this? I figured they would make a movie out of it eventually because it has such a dramatic plot. Not sure if you’ve seen Winter’s Bone, but they are trying to get the lead actress from that movie (Jennifer Lawrence) to play Katniss. I think she’s great! Here’s an article about it from nymag. Enjoy!
http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2011/03/are_fans_of_the_hunger_games_c.html
I see that you use a lot of bagels for many of your breakfast dishes. What type of bagels do you typically use? Are there healthy options?
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!
hooray for the non-irish celebrators!
Sorry you are not feeling well, Julie! I have been super stuffy as well, it’s not fun at all.
I think I might be semi-Irish (my mom’s maiden name is Irishy) but I still want that shirt. Too cute.
Love that your mom came by with st. patricks day goodies!! That is one of my all time favorite breakfasts!
what a fun, festive breakfast 🙂
Aw, that’s soooo neat that your sister might potentially be moving to your city. Keeping my fingers crossed for her!