Best Breakfast on Interview day?

[AnnaMaria 68]

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, therefore i'd like to get some ideas on how to make sure my wife has plenty of energy and confidence when she goes to her interview. Basically, when she walks through the doors to the interview I want the "Eye of the Tiger" song playing in some divine speakers, but at the same time I want something like "Don't Worry, Be Happy" to be subliminally playing behind it.

1) Something simple yet filling, like some bread and jam so she doesn't hurt her stomach and still gets her carbohydrates.

2) A fruit platter, such as a banana, grapes, sliced apples, and an orange?

3) A sandwich? Simple, but gives you a few hours without being too hungry, plus you get some protein from the meat.

4) A 100% All-American Bacon, Eggs, and Sausage breakfast with a side of toast and orange juice guaranteed to make her feel as if she's waking up for the first time in our Tennessee home to that wonderful smell of Freedom.

What do you guys think? I'm pushing number 4, but I don't want her tummy to hurt.

[Gorkhali 213]

You made me laugh. Its start of the day and i am at work. After reading your post i just cant stop smiling.

I loved the part "Basically, when she walks through the doors to the interview I want the "Eye of the Tiger" song playing in some divine speakers, but at the same time I want something like "Don't Worry, Be Happy" to be subliminally playing behind it."

Just say her "don't stress..." even though i have not gone through the interview process, i am reading and making myself prepared. "Don't stress .. everything is just going to be fine and i am going to be home soon with my love"

Good luck and best wishes to you and your wife. Hope everything gets smooth.

Cheers

[MUXAGIRL 69]

Aww that's so sweet, you caring about your wife's tummy :-)

My money is on simple carbs, easy to digest and provides much needed feel good hormones to counter that stress and anxiety. Skip the coffee, I was a jittery mess with a strong espresso and nothing else on the morning of my interview.

[Stressed Out 81]

My vote goes to the All-'Murican bacon n' eggs. But instead of orange juice, I'd substitute some cranberry juice to make it taste even more of freedom.

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

Skip orange juice lol the acidity can be awful if you are stressed/nervous!

[Ryan H 3,790]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to US Embassy & Consulate Discussion; topic is applicable to multiple processes.

[d3adc0d3 186]

I'd say #4, but go easy on the bacon/sausage. OJ is good, but let her be the judge of how she's feeling. If her tummy is in knots you might be better off with French Toast or Waffles or Pancakes!

[dwheels76 5,459]

Honestly she should not stray away from something she normally doesn't eat regularly. Nerves will be at a all time high and don't want to upset the tummy.

Gosh now I am singing "Eye of the Tiger".

[d3adc0d3 186]

Honestly she should not stray away from something she normally doesn't eat regularly. Nerves will be at a all time high and don't want to upset the tummy.

Gosh now I am singing "Eye of the Tiger".

Romania's food isn't THAT much different than ours. They just wouldn't eat those foods at the same time of day or in the way we'd prepare them. Most of America's foods are a mish-mash of European dishes.

[dwheels76 5,459]

Romania's food isn't THAT much different than ours. They just wouldn't eat those foods at the same time of day or in the way we'd prepare them. Most of America's foods are a mish-mash of European dishes.

I just meant if she isn't a breakfast eater don;t go loading up and feeling heavy and lethargic. Hunger can be a good motivator. A good cup of coffee (heck a red bull and vodka) and you are good to go.

I would be in the bathroom with nervous knots if I loaded up on all that. But ohhhhhhh after the interview it is on.

I'm hungry now.

[N-o-l-a 7,167]

I wouldn't go with #4 unless she is used to greasy foods and heavy breakfasts. She might need to go #2 after!

My tummy gets upset when I'm nervous, so I'd probably just eat some bread and cheese.

[Al422 221]

Whatever she normally eats. She will be on line outside the building for some time before she gets in, so consider something she can eat while standing on line. Outside food is not allowed inside. Some embassies but not all sell food inside as well.

[d3adc0d3 186]

I just meant if she isn't a breakfast eater don;t go loading up and feeling heavy and lethargic. Hunger can be a good motivator. A good cup of coffee (heck a red bull and vodka) and you are good to go.

I would be in the bathroom with nervous knots if I loaded up on all that. But ohhhhhhh after the interview it is on.

I'm hungry now.

Me too! Damn you!

[ashleyphilly 70]

All I can say is you are a good husband???

[Abby&Mario 100]

Eating nothing but refined carbs first thing in the morning leads to a blood sugar spike and crash with resulting lethargy and hunger. I personally have suffered living in countries with nothing but sugary or white bread options for breakfast, so I always try to make eggs at home wherever I am. But I imagine an upset stomach would be worse than lethargy, so she should probably stick to what she's used to!