A tall tale of a Pixie

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Bell

Tinkerbell has always been my favorite cartoon character since I was little. Oh well, I'm still literally little, and that is the reason why I still love Tinkerbell now that I am in the late 20's. Like Tinkerbell, I am small but feisty, desirous, very ambitious and I hate it when things don't go my way. Both of us say what we want to say and don't give a shit on what others may think, and we are happy to tell people they are warts in the ass!

I used to ask God, why am I petite? There are lots of things that I want to do but my height constraint has always stood in the way. Being a field reporter was my dream since I was still young. However, my dad said that it would be difficult for me to find a place in the news casting industry due to my short stature. To cut the story short, I never had the chance to do what I really wanted to do. I asked my mom what happened to those inches lacking, and she told me that it may possibly be a symptom of my asthma and the medications I was taking, which actually made sense.

I've been bullied many times in school, calling me names and hurtful words which made me feel inferior and bitter like an ampalaya.  I used to feel like I have to prove myself to them and when I failed, I felt like I am not loved and pitied myself more. But when I joined the cheering squad in high school, I gained my self-confidence a bit because I contributed a major factor in winning the competition. Yes, you're right! I was on top of most of our pyramid and lifting stunts and I did this extraordinary stroke on the grand finale. I also did the same in college. According to the dance troupe members, I was the first girl to do the somersault with three turns in a throw. My light weight helped me maneuver perfect circles on air. And again we made it to the championship and brought home the bacon, or better yet the chorizo! :D From then on, I never let my shortness be a hindrance in whatever I want to do in life.  I used my imperfection in achieving what I want now and not proving myself to anyone.  Being petite made me more ambitious and determined to succeed in life. I am capable of achieving heights beyond the reach of many women who physically dwarf me, even without heels.  Needless to say, my husband who stands 5'11" tall fell deeply in love with me because of my "pixieness." 

We, Tinkerbells, know we have advantages in life:

1. We don't need to scrunch down in small cars.

2. We look younger.

3. We always get discount on tickets, e.g. student tickets.

4. We can sleep anywhere, even on a single couch and we don't stick our feet out in beds, like my

husband does.

5. We don't hit our hands on ceilings when stretching up.

6. We are less likely to require surgery for herniated spinal disks.

7. We can squeeze through crowds easily.

8. Making other people do something for us is so much easy.

9. Last to get rained on when it rains and don't have to hold the umbrella when sharing.

10. It's easier for us to hide somewhere, especially when our place is being robbed.

Until now, there are envious people, mostly Pinays, who still bully me like "She is so small for her husband." I just ignore them because I know that they are only jealous and want to take my place. If you are curious about my height, then be curious for the rest of your life since I'm not gonna tell you that little secret of mine. Hahaha :p Don't feel inferior if you are petite, use it as a foundation of your self-confidence and success in life. Be like Tinkerbell, hyper, bubbly, determined and free-spirited.  Think and act pixie-fairyish! :) Come and let's sprinkle some pixie dusts! :D

You may also want to read these articles about being petite and fashion for petite women: http://retropetite.com/blog/advantages-of-being-petite/ 

http://www.fairiesworld.com/famous-fairies/tinkerbell.shtml

http://www.alreadypretty.com/2011/10/reader-request-petite-style.html