Evidence
So…I am not a lawyer by any means, but I like to think I know a little something about evidence.
More specifically, evidence that proves I am a 70-year-old lady at heart.
Order in the court, order in the court!
I call The Healthy Everythingtarian to the stand to make her case…
First things first judge, you know a lady is old when the winter weather is shaking her osteoporotic bones. Okay, so maybe I don’t have osteoporosis, but when it goes from 50 to 30 degrees with snow overnight, I would rather be inside quilting and watching The Young and the Restless.
E-mailing, Twittering, Facebooking, IMing, GChatting, texting…I much prefer the way they did in the olden days. A good ol’ handwritten letter via the Pony Express US Postal Service…
Thank you Bekah for the amazing goods – coconut chia granola, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies and cumin/cinnamon/maple-scented almonds! Did I mention she is fabulous and going to the C.I.A.?
Back to the trial…and what 70-year-old doesn’t like smooshy baby food?
I like it. A lot. A lot, a lot.
1/3 cup oats
2/3 cup water
pinch of salt
1/3 cup canned pumpkin
drizzle of agave
cinnamon, nutmeg + ginger
1 spoonful almond butter
sprinkle of dried cranberries
1 crumbled choco pumpkin cookie
Tasty.
I forgot to mention I was up at 8am on a Saturday. That may not solidify 70-year-old status, but it definitely helps the case, no?
In addition, I spent the day working. Although I am a 70-year-old at heart judge, I am still trapped in a 24-year-old body, which means I still have to clean, freelance writing, drink coffee like its my job, catch up on People and eat some more (my metabolism hasn’t slowed down that much yet)…
Yes my dear Erica, that would finally be some Easy Vegan Chili! Check out that recipe yo dears.
After lunch, I had the requisite 2nd cup of tea for the day while packing my 2nd lunch, to be consumed at my part-time job…
Judge, how can a 70-year-old lady bear to do anything more after she has been on her feet for four hours? It took all my 24-year-old energy (whatever is left of it) to haul ace to the gym to complete a workout.
Yes, I may have done 80 minutes on the treadmill (60 minutes of 5-minute alternating intervals of walking + running, followed by a 20 minute cooldown walk), but that was only because the Hallmark Channel was playing “Mrs. Miracle,” starring my friend Doris Roberts. How can an old lady resist a good seasonal romantic movie? She can’t. I can’t.
When I got home, I wanted breakfast for dinner…Perkins-style.
That would be a lovely breakfast burrito made with: 1 Sunshine Breakfast patty, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup peppers, salt + sprouted wheat tortilla. Twas’ delicious.
Judge’s verdict? Guilty…on all charges!
I sentence you to a 3rd cup of tea, nice hot bath and 10:30pm bedtime. You’ve had quite enough excitement for one day.
Tags: almonds, apple, cheese, chili, clementines, eggs, oatmeal, peppers, pumpkin, veggie patty
December 5th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Oh, how I love your themed posts. Live on, Old Lady. Also, I love the ironic twist of “The Young and The Restless” being something that mostly “Old and Very Still” people enjoy.
I can’t believe it’s 30 below!!! And here us New Yorkers complain when it gets in the teens. Oy vey!
Also, that breakfast burrito dinner looks like perfection in a wrap. Good on you, Holly!
December 5th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
Oh Miss Holly, I would be laughing at this post – but my life is like this every day. Okay…I’ll laugh…it’s kind of hilarious. I’ve only had one cup of tea today – so I guess I better go drink another.
Here’s to 70 year-olds trapped in 24 year-old bodies.
December 5th, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I’m glad that I’m not the only 70 year old woman trapped in a 24 year old’s body!
December 5th, 2009 at 11:07 pm
holly! you are soo funny! i love reading your blog. that breakfast burrito for dinner looks delish!
jenna
December 5th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Holly if you’re 70 then I may be 80 . . .
December 5th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
hahaaha you are ADORABLE.
that fancy shmancy WRAP at the end of this post looks AMAZINGGGGG!
girl-i so feel you on the 70 yr old thing, my friends call me granny..
December 5th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
I am the same way. I’d rather stay at home than go out and I get up with the birds and go to bed super early!
December 5th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
I was lucky enough to receive a Bekah gift and I just wrote a long comment on her site about Skylar’s love of her maple scented almonds. Pretty funny!
Anyway Perkins… OMG what a Midwest flashback. I spent my senior yr of h.s. in perkins and most of my college yrs when other people went to the library, i went to perkins and drank 100s of pots of coffee studying in booths next to people who chain smoked. Great memories actually!
Link to Itzy comes up funky for me and the vegan chili actually would hit the spot this week!
December 5th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
Gotta love a long relaxing bath!
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Katie
December 5th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
I DIE you are so funny. I’m WAY closer to 70 than you are, and it’s not so much me feeling old as out of touch. I looked at a karaoke CD last night at out company party and knew NONE of the songs. I asked if it had just come out, and they said it was 5 years old!
I’m old, freezing all the time, and have no idea what the hip kids are listening to. You have more to look forward to!
December 6th, 2009 at 6:34 am
Love that melt-y cheese on the french meadow bagel – delish!
p.s it’s 7:30am on a sunday and i am the ONLY person on g-chat/facebook. hmm, most of those young kids must still be sleepin’….
December 6th, 2009 at 6:43 am
If waking up at 8am on a Saturday makes you an old lady, then I must be quite the geezer because I am up at 6am on the weekends! lol.
I spent almost 2 hours on the treadmill last weekend and it wasn’t as bad as I thought. It always helps to have a cheesey Christmas movie playing in the background.
I hope you are having a lovely weekend sweet girl!
December 6th, 2009 at 6:47 am
Yesss!! Another old soul! Chris teases me all the time that I’m an old lady. I can’t help it if I’m up at 6am and carry a plethora of mints in my purse at all times. You’re the most rockin’ 70-year-old I know though
December 6th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Old souls, unite!!!!
December 6th, 2009 at 7:29 am
currently 8:30 as i’m typing right now. def up, sittin with mom sipping our coffee…last night went to bed at 11:30…yea..i think i’m trapped too! hehehehheeh love u holly and our old lady ways!
December 6th, 2009 at 7:29 am
Well I was in bed at 10 last night haha. So I guess that makes me a grandma too!
December 6th, 2009 at 7:31 am
Looks like you have lots of expert witnesses to take the stand in order to prove your (and our own) case! Love how we are all soul sisters
xoxo
December 6th, 2009 at 7:37 am
I believe we must be kindred spirits. I am currently working my way through a pot of tea, reading a knitting pattern, and watching a movie on the Hallmark channel. At 6:30am.
December 6th, 2009 at 7:43 am
*steps forward with her walker and kitty sweater and slowly raises hand* Grandma right here too!
haha my friends make fun of me aalll the time! I am 19 years old, and have the heart of an 80 year old, for reals!
December 6th, 2009 at 7:49 am
Haha I’m told all the time that I am an old lady too. Just last night I curled up with my heating pad and a cup of tea. And I’m 21!
I don’t care though, my g-ma was one sassy laday!
December 6th, 2009 at 8:03 am
I think I’m guilty, too, because it snowed for the first time last night and now I’m watching Friday’s Days Of Our Lives
December 6th, 2009 at 8:16 am
I skipped Hallmark and went straight to Lifetime for 12 Men of Christmas
I did watch the last few minute of the Big 12 Championship game 
And I’m old because when my concert buddies cancelled for tonight I said oh well I can go to yoga and go to bed early now! WELL I must have one foot in the grave.
December 6th, 2009 at 8:30 am
If you are an old woman than I probably act like an old man!
December 6th, 2009 at 9:09 am
even if you are 70, you are one productive little old lady! so there! i need to get my side-project-writing done today… maybe your elderly habits will inspire me!
December 6th, 2009 at 10:43 am
I am the same way!
December 6th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Yummy looking breaky!
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Happy Sunday,
Katie
December 6th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
You crack me up old lady
Your posts are always genius! I think the temperature drop turns us all into geriatrics. But it’s not half as bad as people imagine – tea, soaps, early bedtime – I could live with that.
If livin’ it up granny-style, is a crime, then cuff me officer – cause I’m guilty as charged.
Sending you my love, grams!
xxx
P.S. I understand why London is your fav city in the whole world! I think I also fell in love
December 6th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Haha. If you are 70, I’m 86…
And I do have my moments when I feel 86….
Have a great week!
December 6th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Aw I’m so happy you received everything and even topped your oats. That was definitely the original intent. Well done my friend.
:):)
oooh and that break burrito looks mighty tasty.
have a good week! xoxo
December 6th, 2009 at 5:57 pm
ahhhhhh ! Thank you! I’m a 70 year old lady too and I love it
December 6th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
OH! We just got a blast of cold and a little snow here in Boston too. Hate winter. The hardest part of running in this is just getting out there isn’t it? Once I’m out there in my hat, gloves, tights, turtleneck, running jacket, (Under Armour I love you) reflectors warm socks…whew…I’m ok. Bring back summer soon please! Havea happy week Miss H.
December 6th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
I am also an old lady. I go to bed early, listen to old music, and think kids are ridiculous these days!
December 6th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
30 below? shame on me for complaining up here.. it’s 40 and I was ready to call the wah-mbulance.
p.s. you’re the hottest 70 year old I’ve ever seen
December 6th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
Hey granny,
I was up at 7.30 this morning – ridiculous. I also spent the day doing homey things like varnishing chairs and cleaning…old.
Chat soon dearest xx
December 6th, 2009 at 8:09 pm
the eats look amazing & im loving those oats! sorry to hear it is so cold!!
December 6th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Ah, certainly nothing wrong with the 70 year old at heart feeling. I to, would rather stay in n these cold days.
December 6th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
you’re in good company. I was drinking tea and knitting long before it was even cool.
xo
December 6th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
what a terrific little care package! trumps email any day.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:55 am
Aw! I love Care packages too!
December 7th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
I think I am a 70 year old at heart as well. I get great joy out of pureed foods (hello, smoothies) and collecting teapots.
December 7th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Ya know, some days I really do feel like a 70-year-old. I don’t want to do the technology thing, I want to go to bed early, I love mushy food…but that’s only during the week. Actually, it’s not all that often. Just come visit me and you’ll be reminded of the real 24-year-old you are. That means going out, meeting strangers, not sleeping, eating delish food, and doing it all over again. So you’re coming to NY, right?
LOVE YOU!!!
December 7th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Haha, great post! I’m an old lady at heart too. Your eats look super delicious today, especially the melted cheese on that bagel!
December 7th, 2009 at 2:48 pm
I’m such an old lady at heart…always have been!
December 7th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
mmm chia granola. I want to be cuddled up in bed watching TV today…I feel ya on being a little old lady at heart.
December 7th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I love breakfast for dinner!
December 7th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
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December 7th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
Hahaha, I am an old lady as well. Want to come over and sit on my porch, drink iced tea, and visit? I have two rocking chairs…
December 7th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Looks soo good. That breakfast burrito looks pretty hearty and fabulous.
December 7th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
haha I’m definitely guilty as well! 10pm bedtime EVERY NIGHT last week? Guilty as charged.
And those oats look spectacular!!
December 7th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Girl, I love your humor. Partly why I love you and reading your blog so much! Your eats are looking soooo good right now – yum! Hungry now? Guilty as charged
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