Short Girl Problems

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.

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.

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!

X

Lemme Just Say...

Hello my sweethearts!

So, I've been seeing a lot of things floating around on the TV, on social media and I've even read an article on it. Fat Shaming. If I'm honest, it's not just fat shaming, it's Skinny Shaming, it's just people shaming.

And LET ME JUST SAY, this is NOT OK!!!

When did it become OK for people to look at others and make them feel bad about themselves because they've got a fat ass or flat chest, they've got wobbly bits or they can't keep weight on. When did it become such a crime to look different? Not even different, just average. When did it become such a despicable thing to carry a bit of weight or not be able to keep weight on?

I'm a bit girl. My BMI says I'm overweight. I spent years, I mean years, hating my body, hiding it, abusing it because I was told I was ugly, disgusting, no boy would want you.

I believed them and you know what I did. I cut myself to make me feel better. I starved myself. When I was 15, I used to surprise on chewing gum, cigarettes and a meal a day. I was miserable and I attempted to kill myself when I was 16 because my appearance bothered other people so much, they had to bring me down.

I have a boyfriend, have done for the past 2 years. He doesn't care that I'm chubby. He doesn't even see it. He loves me for who I am, for my child like fascination for Disney, my sleep talking, my love for animals.

People who look past your appearance are the ones you need in your life.

EMBRACE YOUR WOBBLY BITS! EMBRACE YOUR SHAPE!

Be yourself! Love yourself!

Don't change because someone says they don't like who you are. If you want to change, change for you. and, Dear God, DO NOT CHANGE FOR A PARTNER! 

There are so many people out there that are beautiful with their 'imperfections'.

My inspirations are, and probably always will be, Beyonce and Shakira. I bow down to the work those women put into their careers, family and themselves. They don't listen to the negative comments from the media, they just brush it off and carry on.

Be like Beyonce; brush it off, hold your head up and carry on.

You're fabulous.

What do y'all like most about yourself? Or what are your experience of 'people shaming'?

I'd love to hear from all of you :)

Toodles!

X

Being a girl sucks

Hello my honeybears!

As I get older, I become more and more aware of how much being a girl sucks ass. Fair enough I'm only 19 but over my few short years, I have become very aware of how shitty life as a female really is so I've summarised my top 10 reasons why it really sucks. It no particular order:

1) Periods

Oh yes, the dreaded 'P' word. The word that makes males around the world squirm. The fear of wearing white, the cramps, the mood swings, the chocolate craving that never goes. Every girl longs for them as a youngster so they feel like a 'grown up' but when you get them, you regret every moment you spent wanting them.

2) Comparisons

We all look at other girls and think 'I wish I looked like her. She's gorgeous.' I think we're all/most of us are naturally programmed to feel completely crap around other girls and therefore we must compare ourselves to them. I do it constantly. I would give my right arm to look like Beyonce, Nicole Scherzinger or Kim Kardashian but alas, it's not meant to be. We all should just accept that, in some way, shape or form, we are beautiful.

3) Boobs

There's always something about them that gets you. Too big, too small, odd shape. odd sizes. We're never really happy with what we have. Mine are too big. At 5'2 and 32FF, my boobs do look rather ridiculous. I, personally, am not a fan of fakies because some do look totally unrealistic, like someone has shoved two balloons down your top. Bras are so expensive too! In the words of one of my friends 'I didn't choose the boob life, the boob life chose me'.

4) SHOES!

I have this constant feeling that I don't own enough shoes and therefore, need to buy all the shoes in the world! I am so out of pocket because of my shoe obsession but it's impossible to stop. There is no way you can just decide to stop when your collection is so far from being complete. Also, these are my newest shoes. How pretty please?

5) Hair

Everyone's been there. You want curly hair, you want straight hair, you want blonde hair, you want black hair. Before you know it, your hair is like straw; split end central and you're having to cut loads of your once beautiful locks off just to make it look half decent. Only to be followed by buying pricey hair masks to get it soft and shiny again. It's a horrible situation. I gave up with everyday use of heated stylers after I wrecked my hair. I'm a salt spray convert now.

6) Skin

I have spent hundreds of pounds, probably, trying to get perfect skin and you know what? It doesn't happen. There is no miracle skin perfecter. You can buy cheap or you can splash out but either way, nothing will magic away your spots, dullness, poor texture, etc. Lets face it, it will help but your diet and lifestyle pretty much determine how good your skin looks. I like to think of some skin care products as a plaster for your skin. They cover up the affected area but they don't really help.

7) Nail polish

I am cursed with nail polish. No matter how long I take to do them or wait for them to dry, they always smudge. No matter how carefully I do things or how many top coats I put on, they always chip. Even 'chip resistant' nail polishes chip within the first few hours of me wearing them so I'm forever changing my nail colour or just giving up and dealing with ugly, naked nails.

8) Tanning

Most of us can agree that you feel and look better when you're tanned but it's tricky to choose how to get that lovely, glowing tan. You either choose a) the sunbeds and risk increasing your chances of getting skin cancer but you come away with a lovely, even, glowing tan. b) Fake tan it so you risk looking orange, streaky and smelling a bit weird. As well as going through the whole exfoliating and moisturising routine the day before but hey, some are cheap and cheerful. My favourite is St. Moriz. Or c) You book a lovely holiday in a hot, sunny country which may cost you a small fortune but at least you'll enjoy yourself and catch some rays.

9) Foundation

I am yet to find a foundation that is completely perfect. They're either too dark, too orange or they don't stay on my oily skin. Yummy, I know. I whole heartedly believe that foundation is the hardest item of make up to get right. Seconded by lipstick. There's so many things that can do wrong with foundation and you will end up looking like a fool if it's not properly blended or if it's the incorrect shade. It's really expensive and hard work to find your perfect match. It takes so much research to find what type you need for your skin.

10) Body hair

Ok. This is probably one of the worst things about being a girl. I feel like I am forever shaving but everything else is pricey and, lets face it, not all of us have the time to get waxed regularly. There's so many things that can go wrong when you shave though, we all know that. Cutting, missing patches, dropping the razor (I also do this and it catches my fingernails and that feeling makes me ill), razor burn, blunt blades. There's probably more negatives than there are positives but it's cheap and easy. Now, for eyebrows. I get mine waxed every few weeks/months because I don't trust myself with them. They currently look like they're trying to take over my face because I haven't had time to get them done. They are so important to get right otherwise you'll constantly look surprised or angry or like Joey from Friends.

Do you agree?

What don't you like about being a girl or boy? What do you really hate?

:)

Toodles!

X

Question Time

Hello my honeybears!

I have dedicated this post simply to any question you have for me or any questions I have floating around my head.

If you fancy asking me a question then pop it in the comments box and I'll keep updating this post to answer any (if I get any), you can also answer my questions as I think of them :)

Josie Questions

Are you ever too small to wear a maxi skirt/dress?




Thanks kids.

Toodles!

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