To be vertically challenged is a way of life. Here are a couple of challenges I face regularly:

I expect to see things last. I can never reach things. I can't see over the steering wheel at the top of big hills, which forces me to just close my eyes and hope for the best. I get pushed to the back of group photos because people don't know I'm there. I get asked if I "can do that." Excuse me? Does it look like I don't have a brain and some arms? I can figure it out. Most importantly, I can never share clothes.

No need to worry though friends, because my best friend is tall, an amazing blonde (the exact opposite of me) and she is amazing. We are like two peas in a pod. She's got my back and I have hers. It's funny because we always have an eye on each other since we are both on the opposite sides of the height spectrum. So, when people look at her for her height I give them a stare that makes them think twice about looking. And when I get looked at for my height, my friend stands in front of me like, "Bam. Wanna mess?"

Here are 5 some perks about having a tall best friend:

1. Being at social events or in public: She always fills me in on who is in the crowd, and who is coming our way that I need to avoid. I honestly couldn't do this myself, guys. My friend can see things way before me. I always feel on my toes.

2. They're a helping hand: She is always there to give me a hand. Not being able to reach things is sometimes so stressful! But I know I can always count on her to be there for me.

3. Feeling protected: I always know she's got my back. Whether I'm in a pickle or need a guard for the day, she's happy to hold the fort down.

4. We get to our destination: I walk pretty fast for my height because I have some long legs. So when we need to get places together, expect us to be first.

5. We can laugh a little: It's nice having her around because we make fun of each other sometimes, but its all fun loving. Sometimes we have a moment where we actually realize how crazy the height difference is.

Thanks for the endless love and support Maddie. You are great and have such an amazing aura and heart. I'm blessed to have you in my life. Thanks for being a short girls tall, best friend.

Have a great Wednesday everyone!

Alexa LoGiudice