Let me start by saying that I'm 4'11" and it's an entire different world down here. Sure, being short has its perks: you can date whoever you want or you can wear the highest of heels and yada yada yada. I know you long-legged girls have a few complaints as well, but believe me, being this short is not all it's cracked up to be.
1. You'll never really feel grown up.
No matter how old you are, you never quite feel like you're a "grown up." And that's mostly because you've been the same height as you were in sixth grade. No one really treats you like an adult and very few people take you seriously.
2. You can't reach anything and feel helpless.
Yes, this one is inevitable. But I personally hate having to constantly ask for help or find a stool to reach the mugs on the top shelf. Even at work I feel the need to ask our customers to grab the shoe they're looking at and have to apologize because I'm "vertically challenged."
3. You're always "cute," but never "hot."
Well, maybe I don't want to be cute anymore!!
4. You can't see anything at concerts.
I really don't know why I even go to music festivals. It's not like I can actually see the artists. And getting elbowed in the face is always a plus.
5. Mom tells you you're only allowed to date men over 5'10".
So basically, I have an arranged marriage. Hey Mom, would you like to buy me some stilts while you're at it? I'll need them if you want me to be able to kiss my boyfriend.
6. All of your clothes must be altered/hemmed.
^This will never happen.
I think I spend more money on alterations than I do on clothes. Never in my life will I find a pair of pants that won't need a foot chopped off the bottom. And forget baby doll dresses unless you want to look like the Michelin Man.
7. Someone always questions your age.
Any time I walk into a bar, they stare at my ID and then at me and back at my ID for a solid minute. I swear my 18-year-old ID isn't fake, Mr. Bouncer, sir. I guess I'll appreciate it when I'm older?
8. You practically have to run to keep up with your tall friends.
I have to walk twice as fast because I have to take twice as many steps if I want to keep up with you tall folk.
9. Children think you're also a child so they never respect you.
If you're wondering why I don't babysit, here's your answer.
10. People don't realize you're there.
I know you really can't see me, but I promise I'm here!
11. Bags you carry on your shoulder still drag on the ground.
And if they aren't dragging, they're knocking at the sides of your knees making you waddle when you walk.
12. The short jokes never end.
My personal favorite is "What's it like the be the last person to know when it's raining?"
13. People use you as an armrest
And then act like they were the first to do it.
14. Your feet don't touch the ground when you sit.
Making you feel like you're sitting in a high chair for all of eternity. Refer to No. 1.
15. Everyone picks you up when they hug you.
And then they proceed to swing you around as your feet hit the stomachs and backs of the people next to you. But I do appreciate you showing me the view up there!
