New Years Day wasn’t all that eventful for me. It was mostly just settling back into the normal routine and getting things done. Wow, I sound old.
First thing on the agenda? Wash my car. It was in need of some major TLC, and I feel so much better that I got it clean.
I’m pretty sure I’m the only person who was out and doing something productive yesterday morning.
Christmas decorations came down shortly after. I love having a fake tree because it literally took 5 minutes to throw it in the box.
Taking the tree down made enough room for yoga to ensue. Sunday’s are my rest day, so I just did a gentle yoga in order to stretch out my muscles.
I’m a firm believer in rest days (they are a must) so I didn’t do anything too strenuous. However, I did want to get in a little yoga since the class was cancelled the day before.
The rest of the day was pretty relaxing. It was a beautiful day outside, so I finally got out to tan my pale self!
Beauuuuutiful.
Dinner
For dinner, I attempted something I never have before.
Spaghetti squash!!! I was a little too excited for my own good. I think I can officially call myself a foodie? That, or I have no life and I’m just weird.
I microwaved the full squash for about two minutes in order to soften the skin. Afterwards, I cut down the middle lengthwise, and scooped out the seeds.
Preheat the oven to 375, and baked for about 35 minutes. I started with the squash open side down, then flipped it about halfway through.
I had some leftover green beans that needed to be cooked, so I threw them on the same baking sheet with some olive oil, salt, and pepper.
I had to take the green beans out early because they were crispy before the squash was done.
Once the squash is finished, you take two forks and get out all the spaghetti squash.
I mixed the spaghetti squash with some sauce, and served it with the roasted green beans, and Pecan Crusted Orange Roughy.
I absolutely loved the spaghetti squash, and I will definitely be buying this more often.
Pretty great dinner for having NO food in the house.
After dinner, we caught a 7:30 movie to see The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.
This movie was INTENSE. I was honestly scared at some points and some of it was just hard to watch. It was a looong movie as well, but it was really good.
Today is devoted to grocery shopping, working out, and packing!
How was your New Year’s Day?
What is your favorite movie genre?
If you’ve had spaghetti squash, how did you eat it?
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Mmmmm that pecan crusted fish sounds incredible!! I love spaghetti squash too….so yummy with some marinara!!
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I really want to see that movie! Everyone I’ve spoken to who’s seen it has described it as intense, which is definitely one of my favorite types of movies!
That spaghetti squash looks so good! I’ll have to try it for myself
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I’ve never tried spaghetti squash! I wanna try it so bad
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Totally jealous of your tanning. I’m sooooo pale, and it’s driving me nuts! haha
Glad you liked the spaghetti squash – I love the stuff.
Aha seriously my paleness was getting out of control!
Glad it turned out well! I’ve had spaghetti squash but never actually made it. I was actually thinking about tackling it next week because I’ve had a major craving for it
It’s SUPER easy, good luck
Oh I love spaghetti squash! It’s a staple in my weekly meals. I usually make a tomato sauce and toss it with a protein. It’s also good with cherry tomatoes, walnuts and feta with some evoo. Oh yumm!
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That sounds amazing!! Thanks for sharing
I LOVE spaghetti squash! I love making a lot of it ands saving the leftovers to put on top of salads! Or mixed with cottage cheese and salsa..sounds weird..but I promise its a great combo!
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That does sound weird, but sounds good! I love weird combos, I’ll have to try
Yum. Your dinner sounds and looks amazing.
I am so jealous of you being able to lay out in January!
I have been wanting to see ‘The Girl with the dragon tattoo” but I think I may read the book first.
Happy New Year!
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I wish I read the book first. I may read it after! Lol
That spaghetti squash looks amazing!!
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I’m LOVING the spaghetti squash!! I’ve actually never tried to make it either. That’s on my to-do list ASAP girl
SOO incredibly beautiful outside in FL. Lucky duck!
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It’s soo good, you will love it!!
We just took our Christmas tree down yesterday.. I believe in rest days too! They are so important!
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