Feeling a bit disconnected from my life, I decided to take the weekend off from everything planned to focus on things that matter most to me. I've come to notice in time of strain, I fixate so much on my current hardship, that I eventually start to lose sight of all the positive, wonderful things I have going on in my life. I wish I could tell you I realized this before having an emotional break down, but I cannot. (I most definitely had one, or two.) However, even with my mini breakdown(s), the past few days couldn't have been anymore lovely; Many things baked (below), long runs/walks with my doggie, tons of reading (not textbooks) and best of all, relaxing time spent with my boyfriend (something we find hard to come by these days). Some of the best things in my life wrapped up in one little weekend have left me feeling renewed and ready to take on my week. I cannot thank my little family, the beautiful rain, and President's Day for being this Monday, enough. It is quite fascinating how with just a little positive reflection, you can really prevail over those "big" hardships that are really much smaller than we think.
Cinnamon Banana Bread Muffins
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
2 ripe bananas
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, sugar, egg and bananas; add cinnamon to wet mixture, and give a good stir.
Fold in dry ingredients, then pour into lined muffin pan.
Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until they look golden brown.
*ps. all of this greatness with still only ONE ear to hear out of. It seems it is making some progress though!
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