Why Being Short Isn’t As Bad As You Think

Hello everyone. As you can see from the title above, I think it’s easy to figured out why I’m doing this entry.

I’m short. I’m only 4’11. I don’t even reach 5’0! I feel like a dwarf when I’m with my friends. Most of them are 5’5, and 5’6 while here I am, a dwarf compared to them. So, I’m writing this entry to remind myself and those who are minion that being short isn’t as bad as you think.

1. You don’t have to worry about being taller than your crush. Even though they are not so tall themselves. If you’re taking picture together, you are going to look as cute as a munchkin.
2. You can save money when buying clothes or shoes by buying in kids section. I did that when buying my sport shoes because my feet is like Cinderella’s feet. And.... my blouse from when I was in Form 3 still fits.
3. You never have to worry about bumping your head or ducking to get under things. Because of this reason, I’m good at games like Limbo and Hide and Seek too because I fit... everywhere.
4. Heels were basically made for you. You don’t have to worry about them making you too tall like the tall girls. I can wear them whenever I want.
5. You’re small enough for people to piggy back, which is awesome since people only do that if you are a kid... or small.
6. You also don’t need to worry about being the person who always block someone’s view at the cinema. Even though it’s your view that always get blocked!
7. People instinctively want to protect you, which makes asking for help with any physical task infinitely easier. I have you know this statement is true.
8. You can pretty much sleep in any bed comfortably. I have you know that sometimes I sleep at the back of the car comfortably while my dad or friend is driving in front.
9. You’ll always be able to fit your entire body underneath tiny throw blankets instead of having to cast out your feet to freeze in the open air.
10. You have more leg room when travelling in a bus, train, or plane compared to the others.
11. I don’t know why, but people seems to think that you are a lot younger, which is great. You don’t have to worry that you look old after you reach 20!
12. You’ll always be cute. It can suck to be called adorable instead of sexy, but while sexy can come and go, the flattery of “adorable” will stick to you for life.
13. You’re an expert crowd weaver. It’s because people don’t usually see you until you’re already past them which always suprised my friend because suddenly I’m walking next to them. And I reach my destination quicker.
14. And you’re also a skilled climber. It comes from all that practicing at home and supermarkets when you’re trying to reach things on the top shelf.
15. Being short means people might massively underestimate you. You look unassuming and un-intimidating, and people may take that to mean that you’re not very capable. You can get past the radars of combative types who attempt to undermine competition, and quietly do amazing things that nobody ever saw coming.

So, there you go! The reasons why being short isn’t bad at all. So don’t feel bad or wish that you can grow taller because you are perfect just the way you are. Until then, goodbye!

Last note: you can renact the scene from the Notebook.