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As I continue my search east and west, north and south for some creative bagels, I decided one morning to stop by a place that I pass everyday to get to work- Bagel Garden in Branchburg, NJ.

It could be that I wake up at the crack of dawn, or that I am on autopilot for most of the morning, possibly even the fact that it is on the opposite side of the road for me that I never really considered messing up my morning routine to stop here. I mean God forbid that I make a left turn.

That’s asking alot from a person who has OCD. (Did I just make things weird for you? I’m 100% comfortable with my OCD and you should be too. I think it’s one of my best qualities. Wow-the power of positivity is really rocking my world lately).

But I learned many lessons that one fateful morning when I ventured out of my normal routine, made a left turn into a parking lot, and arrived at my job 5 minutes later than usual…

Some of the best things that happen are a result of breaking out of your comfort zone.

As I walked through the door at Bagel Garden, I was drawn to one thing and one thing only. It was all I could see. The “Power Bagel”. This 7-grain bagel with walnuts, raisins, and honey has ALOT to offer me.It’s everything I’ve been looking for. It provides me with a great balance of crunch, healthiness, sweetness, and savoriness all in a perfectly formed carb. (I’m a libra so I loved when things are balanced.)

~~single~~ ~~taken~~ HUNGRY

In all seriousness though, the bagel is a gentle giant. It looks tough and means business on the outside, but one bite and you enter into a dream world. The raisins and nuts keep things interesting by providing a bit of sweetness but also a little bit of edge in every bite. I feel strong and healthy. I don’t feel guilty about my detour at all. I actually feel like I am unstoppable, on top of the world, nothing can take me down now- I’ve acquired super powers. It’s helped me be the best me possible. Who knew something so powerful was in such close proximation?