You always remember the first time you realized that you're short. It usually happens at orientation, when the leaders ask you to line up by height and you find yourself at the very end of the line, looking longingly at the tall, attractive boy at the other end. Although being short comes with perks like the power to wear any size heels you want and disappearing from people you don't want to talk to, there are still some struggles that all short girls have at college.
1. You need a step stool to reach the top cabinets in your kitchen.
We really need to keep those shot glasses closer to the ground.
2. You get annoyed when people ask what grade you're in and have to explain that it's been at least several months since you graduated high school.
My middle school graduation was lovely, but it was also six years ago.
3. It's really easy to get lost at a party.
4. If you get separated from your friends at a party, you're basically lost forever.
Okay. Bye, guys. See you never.
5. You can never look intimidating at the gym, no matter how hard you try.
Lift all you might, anyone else there is still going to be able to pick you up.
6. Your tolerance for alcohol is usually lower than most.
It means you have to pay less money, but you're also a wreck more often.
7. And you'd have to wear five-inch heels to even show up in pictures with your friends.
8. You really have to fight to claim your spot in the bathroom mirror.
I can jump while simultaneously putting on mascara, right?
9. And you feel like you often miss out on conversations going on above you.
10. Getting someone's attention in the dining hall is unimaginable.
HEY. I'M OVER HERE. DID YOU SEE THAT THEY HAVE CHICKEN NUGGETS TODAY?!
11. You can hardly see the board in class if someone taller than you (so, anyone) is sitting in front.
How am I expected to be studious when I'm staring at someone else's back the entire lecture?
11. You have to be quick when you're walking around, otherwise you will get trampled in a crowd.
12. All your taller friends feel the need to pat you on the head like you're their child or puppy.
Yes, I am small. Please don't mess up my hair over it.
13. No matter how you dress, you're always "cute."
I'm in my sluttiest outfit here. I would appreciate a "hot" or even a "not bad."
14. And sometimes kissing people can be...difficult.
Usually the guy awkwardly bends over as you go up on your toes. It's not nearly as cute.
15. Despite it all, you know you wouldn't want to grow another inch.
Okay, maybe another inch or three would be fine...but nothing more than that.
