Being short absolutely has its advantages, like getting away with paying child fares when you’re 22, or getting children’s clothes because its cheaper. But, just because I can always get away with wearing heels, doesn’t mean my height is always a stroll in the park.
Anyone 5’3″ and under can certainly relate to these.
1. All of your jeans are cuffed, or way too wrinkled:
2. Maxi skirt? Or dress.. The world may never know:
3. Sweater? More like dress:
4. You’re constantly told the obvious:
ex: “wow you’re short” “you look like you’re 12”
5. Cooking turns into a slight rock climbing adventure:
6. Tongs are your best friend:
7. Attempting to reach the foot pedals in the car means your seat looks like this:
8. You’re the perfect height to be your friends’ arm rest:
9. Which means your eye level is their chest:
10. You’re always described as “cute”, but nothing more:
11. The shallow end of the pool might as well be a second deep end:
12. Your ID is double and triple checked at the bar because you couldn’t possibly be of age:
13. Needing help reaching gym equipment:
14. Top loader laundry machines are the enemy:
15. Concert views end up like this: