Being a shorter girl, there are certain struggles that I am sure other short girls have been through too. I have always been not only been picked on for being blonde, but my height too. Here are some struggles that I’m sure all of us understand.
1. Getting Picked Up
We as short girls have experienced the problem of being picked up and thrown around by those who we do not enjoy. This is one thing that annoys us to high heavens. I mean, how would you feel if someone kept picking you up like a sack of potatoes?
2. Not Being Able to Reach the Top Shelf (and having to ask someone for help)
See those chips that are there on the top shelf? You might want to start climbing on the counter or grab a stepstool. That, or try to find someone tall enough that can reach them for you without laughing at you struggling too hard.
3. Not Finding Pants That Fit… Anywhere!
The day that I find pants that I do not have to roll up is the day that I will truly be happy. 98% of my pants have to be rolled up because I either look homeless or like I shrunk. Even finding pants that fit my equestrian thighs and child hips is hard. The amount of times I have fit into children’s clothing is sad (although affordable).
4. Being Used as an Armrest
We all know those people who come up and rest their arm onto your head. It is super annoying, I am not your furniture no matter how short I am.
5. Looking Like You Are 12, and Being Asked If You Are
If I earned a dollar every time someone asked how old I was, I could probably afford to pay for my college expenses. There was once an elderly lady that was blown away at the fact that I was a college student. Yes, I have a driver's license and yes, I can pay for my own items. After all, I am an adult (scary I know).
6. Walking Fast to Keep Up with Everyone Else
Keeping up with your friends is just plain difficult. Sorry long-legged Larry my short but toned legs cannot possibly keep up with your long strides.
7. Not Touching the Floor When You Sit
Chair, toilet, car, you name it. If you sit, you cannot reach. Luckily, my car has adjustable seats so I can actually reach the pedals.
Even though we are short, I believe that we have quite a good life. We can crawl into smaller places, shop for children’s clothes for the cheaper prices, and when everyone else is 30, we will still have to be carded.
