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I grew up fully aware of the fact that I was never going to be the tall, gorgeous girl that ruled every high school and college campus. I’ve always been too short, and in fact spent most of my high school and college years learning to subtly stand on tiptoes to be the same height as everyone else.

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Don’t underestimate her strength. She might not be Hulk level, but she’s probably a lot tougher than she appears.

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Creepy dudes jump at the opportunity to say, “HEY, WANNA GO ON MY SHOULDERS SO YOU CAN SEE?”

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4. Green eyes.

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Sometimes, a girl just wants to be told she’s sexy. You know, feel like an actual adult. A sexy adult. Nobody wants to be a sexy baby.

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Then one day two summers ago, I pretty much said, “Screw it.” That was the last time I bought a pair of heels.

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You consider every time you don’t get carded to be a small victory.