Basically, I'm an Old Lady

Last evening as we were watching football (Go Tigers!), I said to Tyler, "Hey, can we take a trip to Meijer later after dinner?" He said, "Sure, what do you need to get?" I replied, "Yarn. To crochet. Because I'm an old lady."

It's true guys, I am basically like an old lady in a 29 year old body. (Although some days the body part is feeling older than it actually is as well....) I have always thought of myself as an old soul and it's totally ok. But lately, I have really began to look around and realize that yes, I am an old lady. Here's the proof:

1. I LOVE to crochet! This is what a Saturday night looks like for me: 

I think it's a fantastic idea to get a good scarf going on a Saturday evening when most people are out and about. I am perfectly content with a crochet hook and a good skein of yarn. 

2. I practically live in my house slippers. I think that they are the most comfortable shoes in the world and I take them very seriously. I have at least 3 pairs of them and they are all varying degrees of warmth. These are my faves:

I am always reminded of the fact that old ladies also live in their house slippers. Again, totally ok with this fact. I am just getting good practice for my days of shuffling around. This particular pair is good because they have a nice tread on the bottom. Handy for shuffling out to get the paper in the morning. 

3. I am constantly cold and constantly wrapped up in a blanket. I am even crocheting a new blanket for this purpose as we speak. (Ok, not exactly as we speak because I am obviously busy typing, but you know what I mean) I love the idea of wrapping up in a cozy blanket to read a book on the couch. Again, on a Friday or Saturday evening when most young people are out doing things. 

4. I own more cardigans than I know what to do with. I wear them so often that I think I have basically created a uniform for myself. I love them though and have them in tons of colors. As I get older, I'm sure the cardigans will become heavier sweaters that I constantly need nearby because I will be so addicted to the comfort of wearing a sweater over my outfit. And I will probably start wearing cardigans with patterns. And appliques. 

5. I often go to bed around this glorious time of night:

Yes, this is 9:33 PM. I realize most kids stay up later than me but whatever. I am old, remember? I LOVE crawling into bed this early. Basically, because I'm usually yawning up a storm by this time. 

6. I CAN'T HEAR A THING ANYMORE!!! I wrote this in all caps to represent that fact that I really can't hear and it would be easier if everyone would just talk louder. Like we do with old people without even realizing it. I'm not sure why I am so hard of hearing, but I am CONSTANTLY saying, "WHAT?" when people tell me things or ask me questions. 

So there you have it- I am an old lady. Although I'm sure if you know me at all, then you already knew this information....