People act like it's an odd, terrible thing. "Is it hard for you to find clothes?" Oh my gosh, I'm not some Amazon woman. I'm not, like, 8 feet tall. "Do you ever wear heels?" No. Because then you would ask how tall I am...with heels on. "Is it hard to find guys that are taller than you to date?" Once again, I'm not a giant. Although the average height for a guy is...well, my height, there are tons and tons of dudes well over 6 feet.
Even though it's usually not hard finding clothes that fit, sometimes it gets really frustrating, especially in little boutiques and frilly girly stores. (My mom calls them "fetal stores" because the clothes look so tiny she says only a fetus could wear them. Yes. My family is odd.) It's usually dresses: I find a dress that's super-cute and try it on and I'm nearly pulling a Britney just standing there. Good Lord, every girl isn't a perfect 5' 3". Give us some variety.
"You should totally model." "Why aren't you a model??!" Well. I don't know. Go find me an agency and I'll do it. You know how hard it is to be a legit runway model? It ain't easy. And since I hardly ever wear heels (see above), I am obviously lacking the ability to strut my stuff down some runway without nearly falling off the stage (Bad experience senior year of high school).
Here's my point: I'm tall. I'm a girl. I'm a tall girl. It's just who I am. I would love to donate a couple of inches to my needy short friends; however, I simply cannot do that. So, instead, I'll be happy with who I am, knowing that one day my tallness will exude my power and intelligence. I'll always be taken seriously. (Ha...well, not really) But, I'm more than just "the tall friend". I'm going to focus more on the times that girls tell me they wish they had my height, rather than "OMG. You're, like, really tall." Because when it comes down to it, we are the way we are for a reason. My reason is: I can reach stuff off the top shelf and you can't. HA
Here's a little poem I found that made me smile:
Tall People in Front, Please by Katrin Talbot |
That’s right
This time we want
full body shots of
the heads that have haunted
the back rows since puberty
Let’s display the longiminous,
spotlight the broad shoulders,
feature the slender legs,
whose owners embarked long ago
on a lifelong expedition in search of
rare, endangered, and exorbitant inseams
We’ve put in our time,drifting to the back with
automatic complacency;the class pictures
museum tours
the family reunions
choir risers
And now, let the regulars, the petites
strain to peek around us
Let others argue their case
from the back row
Also, I stole this awesome article I found. It made me happy:
6 Reasons Why Tall People Are Better Than You
The average American man is 5'9 and the average American woman is 5'4. But being taller has its advantages. Here are the facts:1. Tall People Earn More
A 2004 study revealed that every inch adds about $789 per year in earnings.
2. They Are Smarter
Princeton economists published a 2006 study identifying why tall people make more money. The conclusion, they're smarter than you.
"As early as age 3 -- before schooling has had a chance to play a role -- and throughout childhood, taller children perform significantly better on cognitive tests,"
"As adults, taller individuals are more likely to select into higher-paying occupations that require more advanced verbal and numerical skills and greater intelligence, for which they earn handsome rewards."
They also state that nutrition can play a role in both height and intelligence. Therefore, better nourished babies end up taller and smarter.
3. Tall People are More Attractive
A study at the University of Gdansk in northern Poland concluded that the ideal height of an attractive woman was 5'9 and 6'2 for a man.
4. Tall People are Leaders
Only a handful of presidents have been shorter than average. In fact, the last time it happened was in 1896 with William McKinley who stood 5 feet 7 inches tall. The tallest presidents have been Abraham Lincoln at 6'4, Lyndon Johnson, Bill Clinton, Thomas Jefferson, and Franklin Roosevelt. The average CEO of fortune 500 companies is just a smidge under 6'.
5. They are Better Athletes
The average NBA player is about 6'7, NFL is over 6'1, MLB is over 6'1, NHL is 6'1 and tennis about 6'1.
6. Women Prefer Tall Men
A recent study shows that taller men are less likely to be bachelors and are more likely to have children. In fact, men with children are 1.2 inches taller than childless men. The reason behind this? Women view tall men as healthier and more likely to protect and provide.
(http://www.grumpychimp.com/stuff/tall-people-are-better.php)
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