The Best Things About Being Short | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

The Best Things About Being Short

If you've ever been compared to a child, I feel your pain.

47
The Best Things About Being Short
iwastesomuchtime.com

Have you ever been told that you're "fun sized," or the dreaded phrase, "the size of a child?" Welcome to the Short Women Club.

As short women, we have to stick together against all the people who think it's acceptable to balance their elbows on the tops of our heads or think we're not strong because we're smaller. Even though there are tough times ahead, there are many positive things about being short.

1. You can shop in the kids section

The money you save goes towards the more expensive clothes worth investing in!

2. You don't mind being in the middle seat

All cars are big cars when you've got short legs.

3. You're the perfect cuddle size

The little spoon was made for you. You were made to be little spoon.

4. You'll almost always be in the front row of group pictures

"Oh, you're short, get in front of me" is the best thing to hear as a short woman.

5. You can always rock high heels

Being short allows you to wear those huge platform wedges and become an average height.

6. Shirts on taller people = dresses for the shorter population

Clearly some pieces of clothing don't cater to the short. Lucky for us, T-shirt dresses can be fashionable and extremely comfy.

7. You've learned to scale tall objects or find ways around them

That top shelf of the grocery store? Climb the bottom two shelves and get an arm workout. Top shelf of the kitchen cabinets? Climb up and it's not a problem.

8. You're always being called 'the cute one'

Not everyone likes this title, but it happens often, and sometimes you just have to accept it as a compliment.

9. You're an expert at getting through a crowd

Making through a crowd at a party without having a drink spilled on you is an amazing feat.

10. The unexpected twist


What we lack in height, we make up for with a huge personality.

Embrace being short, because yes, it can make our lives harder at times. But have hope, there's amazing benefits that make life as a short woman worth living.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

443209
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

16639
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Moana's Top 10 Life Tips

"Moana" is filled with life lessons that involve far more than finding true love as many other Disney movies do.

41614
Animated image of a woman with long dark hair and tattoos
StableDiffusion

1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.

Digital image of shiny gemstones in cased in gold. shiny things StableDiffusion

Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Types Of Students You Will Meet In College

You wish you could be #5, but you know you're probably a #6.

21284
cool group of lazy college students in class
StableDiffusion

There are thousands of universities around the world, and each school boasts its own traditions and slogans. Some schools pride themselves on sports, while others emphasize their research facilities. While there is a myriad of differences among each and every school, there will always these seven types of students in class.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Rhyme Without Reason Greek Life Function Ideas

When you have no ideas for what to wear to this date function

321724
A dog and a frog
Healthy Pets

I am going to a rhyme without reason date function and I have looked at so many different rhyming words and I figured there need to be a new list of words. At these functions, there are usually at least two rockers and boxers and an umpteenth amount of dogs and frogs. I have come up with a list of creative and unique ideas for these functions.

If you like what you see, get a shopping cart going with these costumes.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments