Being above average height definitely has its advantages and disadvantages. I’m 5’11”, and it took me a while to learn how to love and appreciate my height. The following are a combination of both the struggles and perks of being tall. The items on the list are basically everyday occurrences for me.
1. People assume that you’re some sort of athlete
In reality, you’d much rather eat brownie brittle and watch your favorite show on Netflix than work out. For years I've been asked if I play volleyball or basketball, but I'd much rather relax.
2. Corners of
furniture are pretty much your enemy.
No matter how much you try to be careful, you somehow manage to still run into the corners.But why? Some say I'm uncoordinated... and they would be right.
3. You feel helpful when people ask you to reach a high place
Whether it’s a stranger at Target or your mom, surprisingly, helping reach the higher shelves happens a lot.
4. You constantly feel like you’re blocking someone’s view.
At this point, I can pretty much tell when there is someone behind me, without looking. I always feel guilty, but sometimes I can't move.
5. You can always see over crowds. Always.
The only time this is untrue is when there is someone even taller than you standing in front of you, which is rare.
6. Having people come up to you and say...
“You’re tall. How tall are you?”
When answering this obvious question, I try to take it as a compliment, but other times I take a more sarcastic route, "I'm tall?"
7. You’ll never have to worry about where to stand in a group photo.
I'm grateful that I've never had to do the "awkward squat" in the front.
8. It’s a real struggle trying to find clothes that are an appropriate length.
Why
must all the cute dresses be extremely short?
9. Finding jeans and dresses that are long enough is like a small victory.
Shout out to Old Navy and Delia's.
10. You always have to bend down just to see your full image in a mirror.
Finding a full-length mirror truly is a blessing.
11. Finally, you naturally walk faster, which means you'll almost never be late to class.
Except when you're walking with a shorter friend, and they tell you to stop running.
