1 post from May 2008

Sometimes you'll see someone and you'll wonder if they know something about themselves, like..."Do they know they have spinach in their teeth?"  "Do they know their shirt is on backwards?"  "I wonder if they know how large their nose is?"  And sometimes we feel compelled to make them aware of the situation, so we might say something like "You have a little something..." while we gesture to our mouths.  I suppose we do this to alert the person so they can avoid a possibly embarrassing situation, which is a noble and friendly gesture. 

I write all this to say that if you've ever looked at me and felt compelled to tell me, "You're short!" I want to assure you that I am very well aware of my height.  There is no need to point this out or make me aware.  You are doing no service to me or yourself, and you are not saving me from potential embarrassment.  First of all, there is nothing that I can do about my height.  Taking a look at my family, it's quite apparent that nothing anyone could have done would have changed how tall I am.  Second of all, I really have no problem with my height.  I mean, sure, I have trouble finding proper length jeans and shirts sometimes, but overall I'm pretty comfortable with myself.  And...you know...I'm sorry if there's something about my height that may bother you.  Perhaps it reminds you of your own colossal height (or lack thereof), but these are your own inadequacies with which to deal.  My height and me really have nothing to do with your height and you.  Thank you, though, for I am sure your intentions are of the purest of heart, and your concern is only of my welfare.  But again, I assure that I know of the situation and am well in control of it.