I was destined to be short from birth, and I mean that very literally. My mom's side of the family doesn't exactly have the greatest "tall" genes in the world, so looking at her, you would expect none of her kids would be tall. I wish that was truer than it is, but my brothers are both at least 6ft just like my dad, so I guess I got the short end of the stick on that one. That's fine with me, I am happy just the way that I am.
I was 5 lbs 2 oz when I was born, and I am a St. Patrick's day baby, so sometimes I like to tell people that I am secretly a Leprechaun. I have the height, and could probably figure out an Irish accent, but I don't have red hair, and I don't particularly want to dye it, so the story doesn't usually go very far.
I was born little and have stayed that way, and for the most part it hasn't been too bad. I did get a lot of teasing in school for it though. Some of my teachers said that I had to give them a cut of my gold when I found my rainbow. I haven't found it yet, but if I ever do, I suppose giving them a cut wouldn't be the end of the world.
I didn't choose to be short, it just happened. It's hard to control genetics, although some doctors do research on it to try and prevent certain diseases, but height isn't their top priority, and that's okay with me. I would much rather them finding a cure for cancer or diabetes, than helping to change genetics to manipulate a person's height.
I honestly am glad that I got the short end of the stick in the genetics. I would not fit in at all with my family, and I would much rather fit in, than stand out. I don't talk to the tall side of the family anyway, so it would be super awkward at family reunions being the tallest one there.
I am pro at maneuvering through crowds, and disappearing when I need to, and if I were tall, I wouldn't have those special skills in life. I would have to try harder to be adorable, and people would actually expect me to act my age. Not that I don't, but sometimes I don't feel like dressing up nice, and would rather be in a pair of old jeans and my faded Superman T-shirt, and not have people judge me for it.
Being short is fun, and I am glad that the universe decided to have some humor with my height and my birthday. It's a lot easier to laugh at all of the short jokes when you have something that can top or at least compete with them. I can wear as much green as I want that day, and no matter how tacky it is, and I do mean tacky, people just go with it, because I am little, and cute, so I can pull it off.
Most average height people only do a green shirt, or jacket, if that, but since I am small, I could literally walk around in a Leprechaun costume, and no one would question it, because I am short, so it works. I have seen taller people try and pull it off, but it doesn't work as well. That's why I recommend finding what works for you no matter what height you are, and working with what you have. Things tend to go a little smoother that way.
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