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Hello, again!  I apologize for the lack of posts, but it’s been crazy busy around here!  I’ll explain…

I have thought about the day that I would sit down and write this post for a full year, ever since Lisa wrote this post on her blog.

Finally, it’s my turn!

You see….

I DID IT. 

I GOT ACCEPTED INTO NURSING SCHOOL!!!

Those words still don’t seem real to me.

I decided I wanted to be a nurse during my junior year of college, and even though it took FOUR YEARS to get here, I am overjoyed, overwhelmed, and so thankful that I have made it to this point. I experienced several heartbreaking setbacks on the path to nursing school- some I’ve discussed here, and some I haven’t.  The point is, I now see that things really do happen for a reason.  My #1 goal was to get my nursing degree from my alma mater, but I honestly felt like it was unattainable.  The program is extremely competitive, and I thought there was no way that I could possibly get the grades and test scores necessary to get in.  Well, I worked my butt off and learned a lot about my capabilities along the way, and today, I can say that this is the accomplishment that I am most proud of in my life.

The program itself is 15 months and full-time.  It starts in May, which is when my social life as I know it will be over .  As for the blog, I will do my very best to keep recipes coming as often as I can, and I appreciate your patience as I make this important transition in my life.

Alright, enough with the serious stuff!

How ’bout a quickie breakfast recipe?  These are so easy to make, and they’re great for quick pops of protein when you’re on the go! (I see lots of these in my future as a nursing student)

Breakfast Sausage Egg Muffins

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

10 eggs

1/3 cup liquid eggwhites (I used EggBeaters)

6 breakfast chicken sausages, chopped (I used Alfresco)

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded cheddar

fresh cracked black pepper for the tops

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

-In a bowl, beat together the eggs, eggwhites, and milk until well combined.

-Add the sausage.

-Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.

-Pour the mixture 3/4 of the way up each muffin cup.

-Top each with a sprinkle of cheese and a turn of fresh cracked black pepper.

-Bake for 15 minutes, or until the center no longer jiggles.

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Other recent meals:

Lots of Whole Foods hot bar dinners around here.  I like to make a big salad with a little of everything on top .

Amy’s Organic Light in Sodium Chunky Tomato Bisque, Chobani Strawberry Banana Greek Yogurt, and a Kashi Banana Chocolate Chip bar for lunch (this was a particularly delicious day).

And for some post-workout fuel, chocolate protein shakes.  Yum!

What is your favorite easy breakfast recipe?