Indeed, the more often heard tittle is 'science... curse or a boon'! But here, being tall is the subject to my question! Going back in time,where no cities existed..only villages and communities, the population did not exceed a few hundreds; the average height of a person was not too much. Today, a man with a height of 6 feet and a woman with height 5.5 feet are considered to have a decent height.Now a days, being tall is not an accessory to your appearance, its no luxury, its the need of the hour!
Why is it so? The ever increasing- never in control population, or the introduction of high street fashion and couture? Or, does it depend whether "you are a complan boy?"!!
From reaching monkey bars by just leaning over your toes, to having a clear view of almost everything! After all 'A VIEW FROM THE TOP IS ALWAYS BETTER!'
From the opportunity to breathe well and moving swiftly in the mobbed local trains, buses and pathways, to having the confidence to reach almost everything..... I mean the duster on the blackboard, the dabba of masala on the top shelf, hanging clothes on the drier! Ice-creams in the freezer are no goals too far... toffees kept in jars up high are no aims too distant! Other girls, just managing their wobbly walk in their most priced pair of heels, where flats become your soul-sisters! And for the guys, no pair of jeans too long and no basket too high! Pleasures of being tall almost, score a cent!
Though sometimes, carrying a relief-spray can come in handy! Wonder why? May be because, your head gets tossed a few times extra by fellow classmates, for them to seek a better view of the professor in the class.. quite often, you are indeed their rescuer when they need to text somebody or just doze off for a little while!
Being tall comes with a handful of curses too. To begin with, NICKNAMES! Friends, oh, they can never fall short of those!! Standing in queues can be your arch enemy. Very frequently you may hear people swearing by your genes, for forbidding their sight, of what lies...beyond you! When people tend to stamp your foot, its you're fault..after all, you have the huge foot!! A big palm with enormous fingers, actually becomes a muse for friends and family. Gaining or losing weight can gain attention really quick. During functions, seeing little food on your plate, you may end up being approached for various marriage proposals, but who knows that starters is your thing! Relatives never grow; they assume, even you don't; and confirming that; would be "So long, the last time I saw you, you were so small(demonstrating an infant with their hands)and now..(demonstrating like you have become a long-necked, awkward giraffe) so big" Hence, relatives can sound hilarious at times! When it comes to travel, an auto rickshaw or a cab can send your legs for a toss.
Grandpas and grandmas are proud of your height and pals can get away with pulling your leg!
Being tall, is an experience!! what I have learnt is, LOVE IT TO LIVE IT!!
Why is it so? The ever increasing- never in control population, or the introduction of high street fashion and couture? Or, does it depend whether "you are a complan boy?"!!
From reaching monkey bars by just leaning over your toes, to having a clear view of almost everything! After all 'A VIEW FROM THE TOP IS ALWAYS BETTER!'
From the opportunity to breathe well and moving swiftly in the mobbed local trains, buses and pathways, to having the confidence to reach almost everything..... I mean the duster on the blackboard, the dabba of masala on the top shelf, hanging clothes on the drier! Ice-creams in the freezer are no goals too far... toffees kept in jars up high are no aims too distant! Other girls, just managing their wobbly walk in their most priced pair of heels, where flats become your soul-sisters! And for the guys, no pair of jeans too long and no basket too high! Pleasures of being tall almost, score a cent!
Though sometimes, carrying a relief-spray can come in handy! Wonder why? May be because, your head gets tossed a few times extra by fellow classmates, for them to seek a better view of the professor in the class.. quite often, you are indeed their rescuer when they need to text somebody or just doze off for a little while!
Being tall comes with a handful of curses too. To begin with, NICKNAMES! Friends, oh, they can never fall short of those!! Standing in queues can be your arch enemy. Very frequently you may hear people swearing by your genes, for forbidding their sight, of what lies...beyond you! When people tend to stamp your foot, its you're fault..after all, you have the huge foot!! A big palm with enormous fingers, actually becomes a muse for friends and family. Gaining or losing weight can gain attention really quick. During functions, seeing little food on your plate, you may end up being approached for various marriage proposals, but who knows that starters is your thing! Relatives never grow; they assume, even you don't; and confirming that; would be "So long, the last time I saw you, you were so small(demonstrating an infant with their hands)and now..(demonstrating like you have become a long-necked, awkward giraffe) so big" Hence, relatives can sound hilarious at times! When it comes to travel, an auto rickshaw or a cab can send your legs for a toss.
Grandpas and grandmas are proud of your height and pals can get away with pulling your leg!
Being tall, is an experience!! what I have learnt is, LOVE IT TO LIVE IT!!
thats like kind of a ehhh... what to say..... ehhh some sneek peek over me.... being short isn't that bad always but its when one is surrounded by such tallies all around,.... :P and thats my case :( ;)
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