10 Things That Are AWESOME About Being Short

Posted by GH at 19:12

Yo, SHORTY, it's your birthday. We rocking' 5'2" like it's your birthday. We loving petites like it's your birthday. And you know we don't give a tiny crap, it's not your birthday.

10. Shopping in the kids section.

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My Northface jacket was only $50, y'all!!

9. You are always the most considerate person in the room.

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You are never kicking people's seats behind you on planes. You are never blocking someone's view at a concert and you are never taking up too much space in the bed. YOU ARE A REAL GEM AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT.

8. You are a walking conversation starter.

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Um excuse me, tall dark and handsome, can you please reach that unmentionable on the top shelf for me? I'm planning on wearing it tonight for a special someone I haven't found yet…wink wink. Hey…TDAH…where are you going?? But, for real, somebody? I need help getting this bra down.

7. You don't have to wear flats to prom.

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Doesn't matter how short your date is, your calves are going to look outstanding.

6. The limbo is like so easy for you.

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For the first 7 rounds, you are just walking under a pole with a gigantic amount of headspace.

5. The Kid Whisperer.

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Kids LOVE short people, because they are stupid and confused and think you are one of them. This makes it really easy to buddy up and steal all their Halloween candy.

4. But don't worry…you'll burn it off.

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Shortys are ALWAYS exercising even when they are doing normal activities that for tall people require no effort. They have to walk extra fast/run to keep up with their tall friends. They have to weave in and out of crowds that creating a fantastic ab workout, and frog jumps happenevery time you are reaching for a top shelf item and TDAH has left you in the lurch. He'll be back. Don't worry--you are so adorable.

3. If your house is getting broken into, the hiding options are endless.

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Sorry, Tall Tom. You are just going to have to get murdered. To be honest, I'm going to kind of like having some bed space again. I'll either be in this suitcase or hanging in a coat in the back of the closet…Stephanie Tanner style. Bye forever!!