A while back I was invited to a party, at which I was the shortest person. In this mostly male crowd, I didn’t come above any of theirs armpits. I’m five two and they were all over six feet. I felt like I was in a forest of moving trees.
It seemed none of the guys quite knew what to do with the wee little one, as one guy described me. As alcohol was involved, eventually insufferable giant, Jaxx said, “She’s so little, I can just pick her up.” And he did.
I, of course, responded with my evil, narrow eyed, menacing, I’ll kick your ass look and said, “Put me down.”
To which he responded laughing, “Oh, the little one’s got a temper.”
He didn’t seem to realize my knee was now in a perfect position for permanent damage. We needn’t go further, he put me down.
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wise guy 😉
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Oh you betcha
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Being 5’2″ myself and my feet touch the ground just fine thank you!
I understand and applaud you. Yotaki Beautywalk
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Exactly. I like being short.
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OMG! Good for you! I’m 5 ft and know exactly what it’s like to be “talked over”. Idiots!
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My Mom was 4’10” and my Grams 4’8″. I felt tall when they were around. It’s all perspective.
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I like your attitude, don’t take crap from men who think your some kind of Doll
they can pick up and do what they want. You’ve got Moxy , go girl !
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Hahah, well played 😉
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I’m also 5’2 and get that ‘aww-look-at-her-she’s-so-adorable’ bit from others. Those who know me of course know better than to say that because a) they know I’m crazy and b) they know I’m crazy. Besides, I like to think of it as not being short, but as being vertically challenged.
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O boy… what a rude one he was…. Hope you did set him straight about unacceptable behavior. 😦
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Fantastic. I love the fiery wee ones. Take no crap!
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Lucky! I always wanted to be short. All the guys in middle school asked me to reach for things on the higher shelves. *sucked*
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I admit most days I like being short. It’s all about embracing what’s good about what you are. 🙂
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Very true!
We’re just conveniently travel sized 🙂
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I hadn’t thought of that, but I guess we’re carry on.
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Being altitudenly challenged as well and a male…I can feel pain for both of you..
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Nothing like a jostling of the family jewels to put you both on level ground teehee
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Bwahah!!!!!!
::applause::
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haha, well done!
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I understand the feeling. I’m only 5′. My brothers are all 6′ and over. My ex-husband was 6’2″ and built like a football player and here was little ‘ol me.
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I too have been bitten by the short bug. Daughter was a little short thing then she got taller. The only ones left that are shorter than me are my cousins – they are 4’9 and 4’11. I stand at 5’1 next to them I AM A TOWER 😉 Good for you and your fierceness!
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Ahhh…I have had this happen too. I’m 5’1” and frequently find myself the brunt of the “short” jokes.
Good thing our vocabularies are bigger than their brains… 😉
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Oh, obnoxious! Wait–was he cute?
: )
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Not cute enough. 🙂
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i feel your pain! most everyone I stand next to is taller than me! EVEN most of my 1st graders!!
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I have 5’2 as well and I hate getting “babied” like that. Just because I am short does not mean I am a child too. For some reason people feel the need to treat me like I’m two when I am very capable of caring an adult conversation. I am twenty-one years old, don’t treat me like a child. I applaud your actions.
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i wouldn’t want to mess with you LOL
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Well to tell the truth… It’s really a great feeling to carry a dolly.. but in a different manner not the same as your case…. then I say you should have done at least temporary damage rather than permanent… by controlling the force…
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You should’ve given his balls a nice, hard, well-placed knee and then commented on his temper. I don’t know your relationship with this guy, but what kind of asshole calls himself “Jaxx?”
Anyway, just wanted to stop by and say thanks for liking my post. You’re the first person to ever “like” any of my entries. A strange post to like, but I guess I can’t say anything because I’m the one who wrote it.
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don’t you have a Like button nuder the posts? or a “Follow me”thing? i’m not on Twitter, and i’d like to like your posts oficially.
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I have a very small dog whom I love with all my heart. She may be small but has a heart of a lion. Some may call this a Napoleonic Complex but I call it Courage without the fear of Redemption. Respect the small ones and they will respect you. If you dont then be prepared to get bit in the ankles. I believe the same applies to humans as well.
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Deidra, I have been reading some of your blog entries and speaking metaphorically, you are…. a tall tree. You have an undeniably impressive writing talent. Thank you for stopping by my site. I will now follow you work, it is a joy to read. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Regards,
Donald
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I don’t know what to say. Thank you so much for your message.
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haha i’m 5’3″ and i feel everyone’s pain too! but, it has it’s advantages too- i mean, in the long run, no one ever suspects the little gal…. 😉
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Sounds like height bigots. 🙂
http://warriorpoetwisdom.com/2011/08/04/bigot/
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Haha I’m 5’2 and almost that exact same thing happened to me a while ago… that some dude picked me up… seriously got scared when I thought wtf did you steal things from my mind?! Though, what I did was just play along and didn’t get hurt or anything since the dude was a friend.
Although this you-so-little isn’t wasn’t apart of my life until now. I’m in a new school and everyone’s much taller all of a sudden… Considering my personality (I’m not very I’m-so-little-and-cute-fluffy-wide-eyed-girl.. to say the least) everyone seems to get surprised that I’m so short and little when they first notice.
And then the you-so-little baby talking begins… That does not last long though… XD
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Deidra,
You have a unique blog. I love it. Your writing style is so accessibly enjoyable. It is fresh, bright and cogent. Well done. Your illustrations are also fabulous and first rate.
Have you finished your novel? Much continued success!
Best wishes,
Mo
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Working on getting the first novel published and starting a second.
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i’m 5 feet.. 😦
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short, it is all about perspectives…. from where you stand in relation to others. Some times I feel really tall, like when standing next to my 2.5 year old daughter!
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nominated
http://fishinforchuckles.wordpress.com/2011/11/24/humorous-versatile-liebster-awards/
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love it! I’m glad to find a fellow blogger with such great writing skills!
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Sounds like a real jerkoff! I don’t suppose he’s an old friend…?
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I love the photo!!
I also have to say… I totally connect with this story. I am pushing 5 ft. 3 myself and have been there.
I married one of those treeish men and I get to look at his armpit daily… of course after 11 years of marriage and the addition of a few pounds I am no longer picked up as much. 🙂
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A long time ago I used to date a girl who was around 4’2″ and had a temper more suited to a 7′ hockey enforcer. We were playing pool in a bar one night and one of the lads kept taking the mickey out of her struggling to make the “stretching” shots. She eventually turned around and planted one on his chin. He confessed to me later that it was the hardest he’d ever been punched in his life. She may have been small, but it’s amazing just how much gunpowder you can pack into a little package =)
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Makes me want to get a punch bag 🙂
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this is really cute! And the picture is gorgeous! well done again!
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Thanks. Pictures make everything better what with the 1,000 words and all.
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More power to the wee little one! Great story.
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Awesome. Well done.
I’m 5’3″ and I’m not short…I’m undertall.
Pol.
PS, Thanks for “liking” my blog.
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The civil war general Don Carlos Buell had a party trick where he would pick his wife up and put her on the mantle of the fireplace at parties.
I’m not sure it’s recorded what Mrs. Buell thought of the trick.
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I’m about 1 cm short of 5’2 ! I’m hoping for another growth spurt, but I don’t see it coming any time soon. A girl can hope! xP
Love the end, that threat always works. Just like how we always say “no more Fathers’ Day” all the time in Singapore.
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Atta girl
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Sooo know how that feels! grrr!
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Oh dear Lord, men picking you up is awful. I’m friends with a lot of tall men, but they all know that they would be hurting if they picked me up just for the hell of it. If someone picks you up in the context of hugging you, that’s different, but then I don’t let strangers hug me either.
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: )
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I’m the same height and we really do have the advantage – for many reasons.
I like your writing, I will be back to read more.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
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🙂
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Lol, I know how that is I am a shorty as well at 4’11. It can have both its positive and negative moments but I’d still rather be this short than too tall.
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I’m 5ft1 and I would have the same reaction! People seem to try and take the mick when your little…love the photo.
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Yes, treated like a child all your life. Ah well I just embrace it.
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Wow… this sounds like one of my days in high school. Thank God that’s over with.
P.S. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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Ah high school, but that’s another blog.
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