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11 Reasons Why Being Short Is Not A Struggle

Small shoes, big heart.

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11 Reasons Why Being Short Is Not A Struggle
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For years, I have been reading articles about "Short Girls Probz," or "10 Struggles Only Short Girls Will Understand," and I am finally sick of it. I am a short girl. Yes, I said it. Standing at four feet, 11 inches, I am a self-declared short person. Well, not only self-declared; everyone I meet loves to point it out, but yet, I am OK with it. Sometimes, it gets annoying, but people need to stop complaining about being short and start to embrace the power of it. Here are a few reasons why being short is the absolute best thing in the world:

1. You save so much money on shoes and clothing.

The number-one best thing about being short: You get to shop in the kids' section. There is nothing better than getting the same pair of shoes for $50 cheaper because they are made for kids and not women. The same logic goes for clothing. It is basically living the dream (and saving bank).

2. You may look like a 12-year-old now, but give it 20 years and you will look even younger.

"Oh my gosh, you look so young!". Thanks! It may be annoying to hear, but there is so much greatness in looking young. Just think about the possibilities of being a "hot mom" and getting carded when you are 45!

3. You get to always be the little spoon.

Oops. Sorry not sorry. This point basically says it all. You will forever get to be the little spoon because unless your partner is equally as small, there is a pretty good chance that they will be too big for you to get your arms around. Or for you to even fit your pelvis area in their butt area, just because the height difference is too great.

4. You are the prime hugger of the friend group.

Whenever someone is having a bad day, you are the first person they will call. Maybe it's because you are a great friend and love to listen to them complain, but most times, it will be because you remind them of a nice, warm teddy bear.

5. You always get to be in the front of group photos.

When there is a group photo to be taken, you don't even have to pretend to not want to be in the front because it is automatically assumed that you will be there. Just make sure to look your best, because you will be seen.

6. "Sorry, I'm too short" is the perfect excuse for any kind of physical labor.

Doesn't matter if you work out every single day and can bench 100 lbs., people still will not ask you to help them with physical labor. And if they do, you already have an excuse.

7. You can make it to the front row of concerts because you literally just slither in unseen.

Your tickets said back row, but your heart said something else. Because of your short body, you are able to sneak through a crowd and get to wherever you want to be without anyone complaining! It's not like they can see over your head anyway...

8. There is no such thing as "too short" a skirt or dress.

Because everyone is taller than you, there is no way for them to judge you on your skirt length, because they can barely see it! Everything you wear looks appropriate (to some extent) because of how short your legs, are and that is perfectly OK. You can wear t-shirts for dresses and no one will ever know your dirty secret.

9. All the legroom you could ever want. Ever.

People always complain about how flying on a plane or taking the train sucks because of the lack of space, but your lips are sealed. You can curl up in a ball, sit cross-legged, and even put your feet up. You basically are a contortionist because of how you can compact your body when using public transportation.

10. You are an amazing climber. Aka cooking dinner is a workout.

Because no kitchen was ever made for a short person, you basically have to pretend like it is Mount Everest in order for you to create a full meal. Something is always on the top shelf, no matter how many times you move it down. You also are constantly being lifted off the ground for one reason or another. How fun--you are basically an astronaut.

11. You have the biggest personality ever to compensate for your small size.

Looking at you people think you are small and innocent, but once you open your mouth, they realize how strong and independent you are. Small but mighty is the motto for your whole life, basically. Watch out y'all; good things come in small packages.

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