Does anyone else sometimes forget that you're so tall?
I currently live in Malibu, and around here not only are there often a lot of celebrities (and corresponding tourists looking for celebrity sightings), but many people dress celebrity-like even when they are technically "nobodies." So often, as I'm out around town and people are staring at me, I start thinking "what celebrity do they think I am?" (because in my mind, that's the only reason they'd all be staring at me). And then I realize "oh yeah, they're staring because I'm so tall."
Sometimes when I'm not in Malibu and people are staring (like at a mall) I start wondering if my fly is down or if I spilled something really noticeable on my shirt. It always takes me a few minutes for it to dawn on me why they're actually staring. This may sound weird, but I really don't feel tall. Even though I've been stared at and questioned for nearly 24 years, all I know is the world from 6'4" above. And really, if it wasn't for so many people giving me those token stares and and asking me all the token questions on such a regular basis, it probably wouldn't be on my mind at all (until I go shopping and can't find clothes of course... but that's another story ;)).
One time I was walking out of a Ritz Carlton in Phoenix and 3 members of the Boston Red Sox were staring at ME. And luckily, in a "wow" way instead of an "OMG I'm SCARED!" way. Sometimes when I'm having a bad day it really annoys me to be stared at so much. But otherwise, I like to tell myself they're staring because I am famous. Famous because I'm a rare jewel-- a very tall female.
On a somewhat related note, I have learned as a tall female that there is NO point in trying to pretend you are not as tall as you are. When I see tall women hunched over or shrinking down trying to look shorter, I can still tell how tall they are and it just makes them look awkward and unconfident. Ladies, shrinking down doesn't hide your height. So stand tall and proud! You'll look a lot prettier and much more confident!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
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