Hi guys and dolls!
I've been AWAL for a little while now, sorry. It's purely been down to work, exams and illness (again).
As some of you may have seen on Twitter, my boyfriend and I split up at the start of October and I've been trying to make some lifestyle changes. It hasn't really happened except I don't eat near as many take aways as I used to so I have slimmed down a little, there's only so many times you can hear 'Wow, you've changed/look different' before you want to just shake them and say 'JUST SAY I'VE LOST WEIGHT'.
Anyway, I've noticed that since I've lost weight, more people are commenting on my height. I'm 21 on 13th January and I've been 5'2 since I was 13 years old so obviously, I'm not going to grow any more. I decided to make a 'little' list of the reasons it kinda sucks to be a short.
1) Being called cute/adorable
Sometimes, it's really nice to be cute and adorable and for lads to think you need to be protected but other times I want to be hot or sexy. I'm not an animal, please don't keep calling me cute.
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This is classed as cute.
This is not.
2) Driving
I always get the piss taken out of me because my seat is pulled right forward and I have to wear sunglasses because I'm too small to use my visor. The amount of times I've been asked if I'd like a booster seat is unbelievable.
3) ID
Recently, I went to a supermarket in my work uniform (which are a set of scrubs, not like casual clothes) to buy some lunch and a can of Red Bull. I was amazed when I was ID'd for the energy drink. I'm used to in when I'm in casual clothes but in my work uniform? Really?! I've been ID'd for deodorant, pain killers, nail varnish remover. You have to be 16 to buy these! 16! I'M NEARLY 21 AND YOU'RE SAYING I LOOK LIKE A BAIRN*!
4) Jeans/trousers/leggings
Forever with the turn ups or hours of searching for 'petite' sizes. No fun guys, no fun.
5) High Heels
At best, I'm average height in high heels that includes platforms. I still get lost in clubs so it helps to use the festival 'swan hand'.
This is a genuine picture of my friends and I last year. I'm still the smallest by miles.
6) Heights
I might as well carry a step around with me. I spend my life scrambling on counters, nearly popping my shoulders out of place or jumping around to reach whatever I need.
7) Coats
That 'knee length' coat is more like an ankle/floor length coat on me. It's not a good look unless you're pretending to be a ghost or a vampire hunter.
8) Being picked up
Seriously, it's not fun! I hate being picked up and evvvvvvvvvvvvvvvveryone thinks that because I'm small, picking me up when I'm angry is a fantastic idea. It's not. I hate being out of control and vulnerable like having my feet off the floor.
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My idea of hell right there. I'm having heart palpitations just looking at it.
9) Weight gain
Every pound you gain is noticeable. Every. Single. Pound. Man the harpoons, I've put on 3 pounds.
An artist's rendition of me on the beach.
10) Pointing it out
Yes, I noticed I'm small, saying 'Wow, you're small' is just inviting a sarcy comeback or a bitchy comment. It's more annoying when it's strangers, drunken or not. My other personal favourites are 'Can you even see?' Whilst in a crowd, 'Are you sure you're tall enough to ride this?' Well yea, I am cos I even measured myself against the little sign and all time favourite 'Would you like me to describe it to you or would you like me to find you a box?' Yea, I love Lord of the Rings but please, don't use that against me.
Positive note
People tend to be nicer to you when you're small and struggling to reach things is a great way to meet hot guys or new friends.
I'm off to Edinburgh for the week so I'll see you lovely people in a little while. I'll hopefully do a post of my week in the Burgh as I'm going to the Christmas market and going to see Wicked (super excited face!).
Toodles!
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