Sometimes the surprises are smile-inducing comments and emails from readers and sometimes they’re simply crappy.
No, seriously.
Poooooop!
Poop!
As I was snapping pictures of my breakfast outside this morning, this little dollop found its way onto my placemat.
Gross.
Good thing I had a ferocious beast by my side to scare off the pooping offender before he really let loose.
"Poop again and I'll eat your face!"
Oddly enough that little incident wasn’t enough to put me off of my breakfast.
The crapola was far enough away that I felt confident my yogurt bowl went unscathed.
Yogurt Bowl + Banana
Along with a super-ripe banana, I enjoyed a yogurt bowl that included:
- 1 c. Greek yogurt
- 3/4 c. cottage cheese
- 1 sliced peach
- Pumpkin pie spice
Fruity, Spicy, Creamy
I’m already on my second jar of pumpkin spice this season. It does such a good job of adding so much fall flavor that I cannot seem to get enough of it.
First Bite
This breakfast was really filling! I blame the protein from the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese coupled with the fiber from the fruit.
Winning combination!
Workout
This breakfast was the perfect post-workout fuel.
This morning’s workout began with 25 minutes of cardio on the elliptical to warm up my legs. It was another chilly morning in Central Florida!
I then headed over to the loft area of my gym for a yoga class. The instructor wasn’t quite as introspective as the instructor I love so much on Thursdays, but I still enjoyed the class and left feeling relaxed and adequately stretched.
Good Day
Today is a good day!
27 years ago Ryan was born. 
Stay tuned for a fun birthday post!
Eeewww!
At least your food was spared!
I love adding pumpkin pie spice to my oats. So much flavor!
Happy birthday to Ryan!!!
kristy @ kristyruns
Happy birthday to Ryan!
Jessica @ How Sweet
I’ve been adding pumpkin pie spice to my oats, too! So good.
Happy Birthday to Ryan!
Jenna
happy birthday ryan! and unfortunately the bird poop found it’s way onto my head one time…grooooooooosssssssssss!!!
Heather (Heather’s Dish)
happy birthday to your man. hope it isn’t crappy! haha. ok that was really dumb.
skinnyrunner
ewww gross, haha. And Happy birthday Ryan!
Kelly
Happy Birthday Ryan!
MJ
awwww happy birthday to Ryan!
Laura @ Tidbits
YAY! Happy Birthday, Mr. PBF! We need another “guest post” soon.
Melissa
Pumpkin pie spice is good but I love cinnamon sooo much that I usually pick that in favor of anything else.
I hope Ryan has a wonderful birthday!
Heather
Haha! About the bird poop, not about your future “hubby” getting one year older!
Jaime
happy birthday ryan! glad your breakfast wasn’t ruined
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
Happy birthday to Ryan!!
lol…that reminds me of my friend encountering some infamous “doo doo” on her head as we made our way from gym class to the main building…oh so many years ago, but it was so funny that I’ve remembered it all these years.
I’m so happy your breakfast was spared, because it looks delicious!!
Lynn
Eek! Another hazard of food blogging!
Amanda
Happy Birthday Ryan!
(eewwww poop)
Shanna, Like Banana
Oh nooooo poopie! That’s disgusting, Julie, and I’m glad you posted it, because it’s also hilarious
haha but I’m glad it didn’t ruin your breakfast! I dunno what could ruin such a delish breakfast, anyway!
Happy Birthday to Ryan
Meg
I have been reading your blog for a few months and can I just say that your blog cracks me up! You are a funny lady! I love your Sadie too! I am at work reading your blog this morning and laughing my arse off!
I may get fired for your hilarity
Kristi
Happy Birthday Ryan!
I’m more likely to say “Poop again and I’ll eat your face!” than my pets are. Sad to say, but I’m not as classy as my pets.
MelissaNibbles
lol!
peanutbutterfingers
Pumpkin pie spice is a great way to turn up some fall flavor! Can I ask, when you warm up on the elliptical, about how fast do you go?
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite
i don’t know how fast i go, but i do the elliptical at a level 10 (the ellipticals at my gym go up to 20, so it’s not that hard) & i keep the at incline level 9 (again the ellipticals go up to 20).
peanutbutterfingers
Thank goodness you or your breakfast weren’t pooed on! That would have been a tragic Tuesday morning for sure! Happy Birthday to Ryan
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Amy @ VitaminAmy
Happy birthday, Ryan! Hope you have a great day
PS. yuck to the poop, but that wouldn’t have detered me either. As long as it wasn’t in my breakfast, nothing will get in the way of me and my food!
Chelsea at Striking Balance
Happy Birthday Ryan!
Holly
Julie!! Don’t post poop! I almost lost my breakfast! Funny – yes, but maybe a spoiler might help. Hahaha.
Happy Birthday to Ryan! Hope you have a fun day!!
Angela
Hahaha love this post!
Happy Birthday to Ryan!
Jemma @ Celeryandcupcakes.wordpress.com
I’m glad the poop didn’t ruin your breakfast
Happy birthday to Ryan!!
Marina
Happy birthday to Ryan! Hope you guys get to do something fun to celebrate tonight.
Tracey @ I’m Not Superhuman
Birthdays are the best! So glad the “bomb” didn’t get your brekky. I saw a tshirt that has a bird on it and says “I bomb like it’s my job” hehehe.
Babs
Happy Birthday Ryan!
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous
Pumpkin pie spices make everything better~ Happy Birthday Ryan!
Your breakfast looks delicious! I need to find better places to photograph my meals! Mornings are always so crazy with school and everything!
Having a blog in highschool is tough but it something i truly love!
carlee
Happy Birthday to Ryan…wow October is a fun month for him!!
Kelly
Happy birthday to yo Man!
BIOCHEMISTA
Happy Birthday to Ryan! I know you will make his day extra special!!!!
Katie
Ew thats so gross about the poop! At least that didn;t happen inside your breakfast bowl! Ew, imagine!
Lisa
That yogurt bowl looks pretty delish but I don’t think I would be able to eat it after the poop incident, lol. By the way, there is a lot of…well..poop in the blogworld today. Have you read Caitlin’s post yet?? lol
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
Happy bday Ryan! I think the bird was probably just trying to send him birthday wishes too. We all express ourselves differently.
The great thing about photography is that it can be super deceiving. If you never told us, I would have had no idea there was poop in the vicinity of your breakfast! Thanks for keepin it real girlfriend.
Jamie @ Food in Real Life
happy birthday to the birthday boy!! have a great day!
omg I go through PP spice like its on ones buisness haahha
Naomi(onefitfoodie)
Gross!! I once got pooped on by a bird while walking on the streets of nyc. Talk about bad luck.
Happy birthday Ryan!
Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice
What kind of pumpkin spice do you use. Sounds delish!
Lindsey
mccormick! it’s fantastic.
peanutbutterfingers
birdie poop. ick. at least it didn’t make it into your food!!!
happy birthday to ryan!
erica
Happy Birthday Ryan!
Amber K
Yuck! Glad it missed the bowl. Happy Birthday to your fiance!
Melissa
Better next to your bowl than in your bowl, right?
Liz @ Blog is the New Black
VERY nice article, I will be using some of these tips.
Quinn Carouthers
Happy birthday Ryan! Do you consider nuts and raisins a good snack?
Jess
absolutely! i like grape more than raisins though, but that’s just a personal preference.
peanutbutterfingers