Living TALL with HOLLI

Pull up a chair and let’s have a chat.
I am just like you. I made spaghetti for dinner tonight. I used a canned sauce and put extra cheese in it because no one was watching (well, except for the cats...shhhh!). And for no reason at all I opened a bottle of chardonnay because I felt like it. I bet you do that occasionally.
I have great friends, some live in Portland, Oregon where I live. Some live elsewhere. In fact, tonight I’m drinking my chardonnay out of a glass that my good friend Jane gave me. The glass has a Queen’s crown on it and it makes me feel special. I do things periodically that make me feel special. You probably do that too.
I like to write, especially about the one truly noticeable thing that makes ME special…my height. Here’s where I may or may not be like you. I’m 6’4”. I can’t go into a ‘normal’ store and buy a long-sleeved shirt because the sleeves fit half-way up my arms. Ditto on the pants. I’ve never been able to shop in a ‘normal-sized’ store. It used to bother me, but it doesn’t anymore. Why, you may ask? Because I have options now (the dress I am wearing in the picture is one of my favorites from Long Legs Fashions !!!) and I can still go into those ‘normal-size’ stores for short sleeves, skirts (not too short, mind you), dresses, and things that don’t have to be fitted.

So a little bit about me: I grew up in tall family (picture above). Dad is 6’6”, Mom is 5’7”, and my sisters are all around 6’0”. I’m wearing heels in the picture below so I look like I’m the same height as my dad! I always wear heels. The way I see it, I’m taller than most everyone anyway. (Disclaimer: this picture is a few years old and I know my sisters might have a few things to say about this-we’ve all changed a bit) .So why write, and more importantly, why write about height? First and foremost I love to write. My hope is that most tall women can relate to at least something I write about. I’m not completely delusional in thinking that everyone is going to recognize themselves in me. That would just be plain silly. Maybe I can touch a nerve sometime? Maybe I can help someone at some point? Maybe even a story I share will be mirror a story of your own. Wouldn’t that be a kick in the pants?!? Get to know me as I open up about my life as a tall person. There will be good and bad, probably some funny stories and my hope is that you will find something to relate to. Personally, I enjoy being tall and the attention it gets me and I wouldn’t change it for the world. My height affords me the ability to meet new people on a daily basis that I don’t think people of regular height realize. I also think that my height has given me many other opportunities in business, relationship, and even friendships. There can be downsides as well which I fully intend on discussing.
So, sit back, have your glass of chardonnay or whatever makes you feel special and get to know me. I’m pretty sure we have a lot to talk about. If there is something on your mind please email me at info@longlegs.ca and I will be sure to get back to you or talk about it !! Thanks