Being 5’2.5” is such a hassle. You aren’t tall enough to reach high places, you’re considered shorter than average, and the average height, for women, is 5’4”. But! In other countries, like Peru and the Philippines, I’m taller than average. Considering their average height for women is 4’11.5” (Peru) and 4’11.25” (Philippines). Though, there are some people who are shorter than me, I still feel your struggle. I do relate to some extent. I’m below average as well.
With my mom and I being the short ones, and my dad and my brother being the tall ones in my family, we often have to rely on them grabbing things from high up. My mom did teach me if I can’t reach something high up, use something around you to help. Like, for instance, tongs help so much. Especially if I’m the only one home and if I don’t want to get the step stool out. In all honestly, I hate that step stool. I feel like I’m going to fall off of it from time to time.
We also always have to move our seats up further to reach the pedals when we’re driving. It’s honestly annoying. Everything has to be adjusted. It’s quite a hassle. Like, no thanks. I hate pulling my seat up. I hate I have to be so close to the steering wheel from how short I really am. But we do have a lot of leg room while we’re passengers on other vehicles. Which is such a blessing. I can stretch out and not feel crammed.
Being short does have its perks. Like, having your significant other being taller than you. That’s such a blessing. Your head fits perfectly on their chest. Getting to fit into small little nooks out in public. Sorry not sorry. Being short also means your front row for pictures. I honestly didn’t want to be in the back. It’s totally fine! I like the front. I can plan my escape better than if I’m in the back. Bye bye, suckers!
With that being said, though, there are the disadvantages. Other than not reaching things in high places and pulling up the driver’s seat, we have so many other struggles. We can easily get lost in a crowd full tall people. It’s scary. If you’re taller and you’re walking with us, please take our hand and lead us to safety. Being mistaken of looking younger doesn’t help. Though, looking younger can have its perks. Heels are a bother. I’m one of those human beings that can’t walk in heels for her life. I’d rather stick with my converse. Though, heels can be an advantage to some extent.
Event though I’m not as short as some others, it’s still a struggle. Being my height and shorter isn’t a blessing. It’s a curse, with the occasional blessings. Maybe I’m just the only one that sees it this way. I do wish I was a few inches taller. And it doesn’t help that I do look taller to other people.
I once had a friend tell me he thought I was 5’7”! Oh what a dream if I was actually 5’7” instead of being stuck at 5’2.5”.
