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Day 152: Zudles. Dude!



I finally made zudles! And successfully!  Zuchini shaved into noodles. I didn't get all fancy and buy a spiralizer or anything. I just used a good old fashioned potato peeler.

This morning I woke up late. Arrggh. Still working on my mornings. Plus I had a rehearsal for a 1st grade "Honeybee" play and a 2nd and 3rd grade "Portland Musical" at one of the local grade schools.

So I did not get to do my normal routine. I did some good fast walking. But I am feeling a little flabby. I really need to get into the gym and do some strength training. 

I woke up at 6 a.m. With a big smile on my face because I knew I could get away with another hour or two of sleep. Those are my favorite times!  I lay in bed and surfed the internet a bit. Then I set my clock. But obviously I was really into my sleep, because I hit the snooze repetiviely until 9:30 a.m.!

Then I decided today was the day to make a zudle salad. I shaved two zucchini and two yellow summer squash into ribbons. And I diced up half of a red onion, sliced a few baby carrots, some parsley and a few olives. Then I made a dressing of soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter and hot sauce. 

I tossed it in a tupperware container and threw it in my freezer pack lunch bag.  I also threw in a couple of rice cakes, a few slices of pepper jack cheese, an orange, a container of applesauce and some sunflower seeds. And out the door I flew!

Oh man, I really enjoy playing music for school programs.  I originally accompanied my daughter's 3rd grade class when she went to Creston Elementary school back in the late 90's.  Several of my piano students go to the school where I played today.  I just feel so elevated to be amongst shiny, happy enthusiastic faces.  Put a spring to my step.

After rehearsal, I had a bit of a bus wait, so I thought I'd try the zudle salad. I was kind of hesitant because I thought it might be slimy. And I had memories of real pasta from my wheat eating past.

But, DUDE!  It was really yummy! The dressing soaked into the raw zucchini and softened it a bit. The flavor was out of this world. I actually drank up the remainder of the dressing.

So, food wise and music wise, today is a stellar day.

I am very stiff and sore and kind of jiggling like a bowful of jello, though. :(  I am going to get some yoga in tonight and hopefully make it to the gym tomorrow. Or at least the trail!

But a foot massage is also calling my name.... So little time!

Happy Thursday! :) 

Peace out,

Zita

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