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I had a reader e-mail me a couple of months ago and she asked this:
How do you feel about being tall?
Well, I've been tall my whole life.
(Point of comparison: this best friend of mine is 4'11")
It's not easy being the average height of a man, but ya know...I deal with it.
Most times I don't really notice it, because well, a point of comparison isn't always available.
But when I DO notice it, it makes me feel a little self-conscious.
There are only so many boys in the world who are taller than 6 foot and let's be honest, the boys that are taller than 6 foot are sometimes really weird. Like "I hide in my man-cave and I can't talk to girl if it kills me" kind of weird.
However, through all the toil & strife of being tall, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages.
-I don't have to ever ask my husband to get that cup down from the top shelf. I can be independent!
-I don't have to worry about getting lost in a crowd. Just look for the tall girl with glasses!
-I have the option of being married to a basketball player who's like 7 foot. Because really, what 5 foot something girl wants to be 2 feet shorter than her husband? Kissing would be an adventure for them.
-When I wear high heels, I'm a boss.
-I have the designated job in my family to put the star on the top of the Christmas tree.
-I never have to worry about having my view blocked in a movie theatre.
-The little old ladies at the grocery store always ask me if I'll help them reach something. I get to do service!
-My legs are like a million feet long. And that's sexy!
-I get places a lot faster than most people because my stride is HUGE.
-I never have to worry about not reaching a bar to hold onto on the bus. Halleujah for that!
-People always assume I'm like 24, which is awesome because then people assume that I'm super mature. (Ha! I'll let them think what they what to...)
-I have better access to oxygen.
-I never get called shortie. Take that Justin Bieber.
-When someone asks "how's the weather up there?" I can really tell them.
Sometimes it's hard to be tall...like when every boy in your ward is shorter than you. That's always a riot.
However, I've learned a lot from it. I've learned to accept myself for who I am and I enjoy being tall!! It's truly part of the person I've become and it's a characteristic I would never trade for anything.
And that's why I like being the average height of a man.
Why do YOU like being you?
I was walking home from campus today and I was in a bad mood.
I was tired.
I was hungry.
And there were a million things weighing down on my mind.
My headphones were in and I was rocking out to some heavy stuff, when I spot a boy out of the corner of my eye.
He waves to me and pleasantly exclaims "Hi Elisabeth!"
Immediately, I felt so much better.
This boy isn't considered attractive by most girls, but ya know what?
He's the nicest.
And that's all that matters.
It seems like I've been getting some reality checks every day over the past three weeks, but this specific one takes the cake.
I was talking to my roommates today as we were primping for a roommate photoshoot.
My roommate Ashley & I were complaining about how our hair wasn't turning out and how our butts were too big.
As most of girls conversations go, the topics morphed together until we started talking about our families. My roommate Sandra started talking about her family specifically.
Ashley & I listened as Sandra unfolded a story that broke my heart.
She talked about how her & her sister would buy Christmas for their family every year because her parents didn't have enough money. She told us that when she went home this last weekend, the cupboards at her home were bare and the fridge was scarce. She talked about how she was valedictorian at her school, but it was really nerdy to be smart so she often got made fun of.
And here I was, complaining about how my hair was too straight and the boy I liked wasn't asking me on a date.
I'm incredibly blessed. I'm so thankful that my parents are responsible and realize their roles as a parents. I often feel guilty because my parents still have to support me, but my parents are so amazing and have told me on multiple occasions: "Elisabeth, we're your parents, that's our job."
Seriously. Can my parents get any better?!
There is always food in the cupboards and my mom starts planning Christmas in June.
My dad has a wonderful, stable job and so does my mom. My mom is even getting her Master's degree!
I have the opportunity to go to college and continue my education.
I have the ability and talent to talk to everyone and anyone.
I've been incredibly blessed in my life and I don't think I'll be complaining about having a big butt any longer.
*Names changed for sake of privacy*
