At 5'0", I am very familiar with the struggles of being short. Even though I have accepted being the height of a child forever, that doesn't mean my struggles have disappeared. I have been denied amusement park rides, lost my friends in crowds, and ordered off children menus at restaurants. I even almost had my ID mistaken as a fake by the bouncer. Honestly, if I had a dollar for every time someone commented on my height, I could pay off my student loans.

1. People always try to lean on you or use you as an armrest

Please take your arm off me.

2. Your default description is "cute"

Why is that the only adjective people use for short girls?

3. Trying to take pictures with friends

If you can't find me, I'm the only one in the front...

4. You are often mistaken for a child

People always mistake you for being younger than you are, which will be a blessing when you're 50. But I'm not 50 yet so right now, it's just annoying.

5. Which means you will be ID'd forever

No, this is not a fake ID. Yes, I really am over 21.

6. When you are cooking and need something on the top shelf

It's not even funny how many times you have to awkwardly climb on kitchen counters to reach the top shelf.

7. Grocery shopping always turns into impromptu rock climbing session

You are a climbing expert by the time you reach your 20s.

8. You find yourself standing on your tiptoes on the daily

Look on the bright side, you are getting a killer calf workout without even trying.

9. Swimming pools just weren't designed for you

Actual picture of me at the pool

10. You have a love-hate relationship with concerts

Don't get your hopes up for watching the performance because all you're going to see are the backs of the people in front of you. But hey, it's all about listening to the music, right?

11. Your little legs can only move so fast

Have you ever tried walking with a tall person?

12. Buying pants is an absolute nightmare

Capris? I use those as my regular pants.

13. Shopping for clothes, in general, is just not an enjoyable experience

Midi dresses end up looking like maxi dresses. Crop tops look like regular tops. Curse my vertically challenged self!

14. Having to ride child-sized bikes

True story: I had to ride a child-sized bicycle on a bike tour, while all my friends got to ride regular bikes. And I still couldn't lay my feet flat when standing up.

15. Sitting super close to the wheel in order to actually reach the pedals while driving

Bright side: watching people try to get into the driver's seat after you is always hilarious

16. Dealing with the inevitable short person jokes

"How's the weather down there?" Oh, you're hilarious. Haven't heard that one before *rolls eyes*

17. When you sit down and your feet don't touch the ground

Am I the only one who likes swinging their legs in chairs?

18. Your life basically consists of staring at chests

Me too, Nicole, me too.