In America, the average woman stands at about 5' 4" tall. In the Philippines, the average woman stands at about 4' 11" tall. Then there's me--an American with parents from the Philippines--at 5' 1" tall. I'm below average in my homeland, but above average in my parents' homeland...therefore, I am average. Right?? :)
I admit that being "above average" in height for once in my life does feel pretty nice. I was at the airport waiting in line in the bathroom (or as they call it here, the comfort room (CR)), and I looked in the mirror at all the people in line...there was probably only one person that was taller than me. My friends back home who might be reading this are probably slightly shocked right now--I know guys, it's cray^2. After growing up in America, it definitely feels strange walking amongst people that are around my height. I actually feel kind of tall.
Peace. Love. Happiness.
--TR
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