As a single person, traveling alone becomes inevitable. When the choice is to stay home, or to explore the world, I hope everyone chooses to explore! But traveling alone is a bit of a scary prospect.
Recently I went on a business trip to NYC. I had never visited the Big Apple, so I decided to go a couple days early to explore the city. I had never taken a vacation on my own before and was more nervous than I’d hoped I would be. I think of myself as a very independent girl. I am strong and tough and confident. But I was still so nervous. I talked with a single girlfriend of mine who encouraged me to just go for it. Her advice was perfect – in all situations, show confidence! I was determined not to let my trepidation get the best of me, so, being a planner by nature, I figured out the things I most wanted to do and see while I was there. It’s easier to be confident when you have a plan.
In the cab on the way from the airport, I gave myself a good pep talk. I have to admit, seeing downtown NYC from across the Hudson brought up excitement and extreme nervousness. The entire drive over, I followed our path on my phone’s mapping application and planned out what to do first. I discovered Carnegie Deli was a block away. Continue reading
Since then, I have made only one other dish in my muffin pans (other than cupcakes or muffins, of course) – egg scrambles. It’s actually extremely simple. In a bowl, scramble eggs with a little bit of water or milk the way you would if you were making scrambled eggs. 1 egg equals approximately one muffin cup (depending on how much stuff you add too it). Add whatever extras you’d like. I recommend cheese for sure, but you can also add ham, sausage, peppers, bacon, veggies, etc. (a good recipe can be found 
