10 Struggles That Short Pinays Know Too Well
10. Being the “center of attraction” at every family gathering.
“Naku, naabutan ka na ni Baby Boy!” Your unforgiving titas tell you, as they crowd in a circle with you in the middle, pitting you right beside your 10-year-old cousin who’s now an inch taller than you, as the rest point at you and gawk like you were a weird attraction at a perya.
9. Loading up on milk and (insert name of growth supplements) para tangkad sagad!
The label says up to 22 years old, and I don’t turn 22 for another 6 months! That means I still have half a year to make these bones grow. Come on bones, just one more inch! #AsaKaPa
8. You’re BFFs with a tailor or a modista.
You’re suki to a particular tailor or modista because you come in every other week to have the length of your pants cut. And this bi-weekly routine basically involves dropping off a bunch of newly-bought pants because they know your measurements and preferences by heart. That’s how intimate your tailor-client relationship is. Because really, the last time you bought pants that fit you perfectly was in the kids’ section. And speaking of kids’ section…
7. The kids’ section at the department store is your wallet’s best friend.
And really, with the fashion these days, no one can tell the difference whether you bought it at a high-end boutique, or at the kids’ section. What’s great is that you only pay half the price you normally would for some really cute pieces!
6. “Maganda ka sana, kaso…”
…maliit ka lang.” Come on, you’ve heard this all your life. Wow, thanks random acquaintance. Tell me more about how my height (or lack thereof) somehow diminishes my physical attractiveness according to your rigid beauty standards. And tell me more about how I wasn’t asking for your opinion. Bonus pa-consuelo: “‘Di bale, cute ka naman”. Nge.
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