Many people never take into account the amount of work, effort and commitment being a short girl takes. Not only do we have to put up with “short girl” jokes, but also we have to deal with trying to survive in a tall world, which is nearly impossible on its own to say the least. Here’s a short and concise list of some of the problems we encounter on an everyday basis:

1. Being an armrest for everyone.

Is it just me or when anybody taller stands next to me it seem that they feel the uncontrollable urge to place their elbow and rest it on top of my head. Why do you do that, people? Does it make you feel important and powerful? Please, refrain from doing this. It is not funny, it is not cute and it will only make me want to smack your face. But thanks for using an effective deodorant, it makes it easier on me.

2. Always being in the front in group pictures/Taking a selfie with many people with your short arms.

In all types of pictures, I’ve always been told that the shorter ones go in the front. Graduation pictures, trip pictures or any kind of group picture. What if I don’t want to be in the front, or if I’m not really feeling my outfit for that day. Everybody will have to see that. Oh and don’t get me started on trying to take a selfie with a big group of people with my (also short) arms. Either you’ll have to like having half your face cut off from the picture or it’s never going to happen, my friend.

3. Walking behind everyone else/power walk to catch up with everyone else.

I always and I mean always get teased for this. I’m over here trying to take exceedingly long steps and walking about double the speed everyone else is walking and still can’t catch up with the rest of the people. Would you please consider slowing down your pace just a little bit?

4. Getting pants.

It is always a fun time going shopping for bottoms. They are ALWAYS longer than my legs will ever be, so cuffing them is the way to go, even when the ‘flood pant’ look is no longer in style. I mean, come on, I know people that shop at the children section for pants that fit.

5. Getting dresses.

Seriously though, how long are the women they’re making these dresses for? Is a short dress that reaches a little above my knees too much to ask for? What about a maxi dress that just nearly hits the ground? No? Ok.

6. If you gain a little weight, EVERYONE notices.

It is common knowledge that taller people seem slimmer. I mean, that’s probably the reason why many people wear heels, right? Being shorter allows for every lb. I gain to become public news. Is being this short not a good enough punishment for you, world?

7. Tippy toeing to reach everything.

What do you mean by “maybe you should try standing on your tippy toes?” I already am!

8. If that is not enough, we’ll stand on things to get what we want to get.

This one doesn’t need an explanation. We’re determined human beings.

9. Wearing heels and still being the shorter one of the bunch.

I can wear the tallest heels I own and have my (taller) friends wear really short wedges and still manage to look shorter and be the shortest person around.

10. Feeling close to death in any crowded areas.

Whether it is at a concert, a movie theater and even church, for that matter, you’ll most likely be facing a near death experience. At a concert, I’ll be suffocating to be around so many tall people that seem to ignore my presence. Also, I’ll never be able to see whoever I’m there to watch perform as apparently, I’m too close to the ground. That too happens at the movie theater. And I hate it.

11. When people don’t take you seriously because of your height.

My height doesn’t determine my level of authority. Don't underestimate me. Yes, I’m little. And my amount of patience is as well.

12. When your 5 years younger brother is inches taller than you.

I. Hate. This.