After calling home to talk to mom about i don't want to pay car insurance, get a job or worry about responsibilities, she offered the advice that I could always work at Disneyland. I proceded to say that I could work all day as Goofy, in which she replied. "How about one of the 7 dwarfs?" Silence. Now is it just me or is that a shot at my stature? Was i just called short by my 5'2" mother? After all the years of telling me I was a perfect height, the truth comes out.
On another note, I was sent this through an email by Nike. I thought it was interesting and provided a nice complement to Dad's post of a couple days ago.
Thank you, ignorance.
Thank you for starting the conversation.
Thank you for making an entire nation listen to the Rutgers team's story. And for making us wonder what other great stories we've missed.
Thank you for reminding us to think before we speak.
Thank you for showing us how strong and poised 18- and 20-year-old women can be.
Thank you for reminding a sports nation that another basketball tournament goes on in March.
Thank you for showing us that sport includes more than the time spent on the court.
Thank you for unintentionally moving women's sport forward.
And thank you for making all of us realize that we still have a long way to go.
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While i don't follow nor watch women's basketball, i thought it was a telling email nontheless.
I'm going to go and sulk about being short now.
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MOM! SHAME ON YOU! :)
Dave, Mom didn't mean to imply you were small of stature. She just wanted to offer some helpful employment suggestions. Really, that's the long and short of it.
When did Mom grow 1 1/4 inch? All of a sudden? She is 5ft, 3/4 inch TOPS!!!! :)
Poor Bubby Boy. I think you'd look awesome in a Goofy costume. Or a dwarf costume. I mean, either way, we'd support you. That's what family's all about.
Oh,Bub! You know that I was only kidding...I HONESTLY do think that you are a perfect height. The reference to Disneyland was because you were telling me that you didn't want to grow up. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. Just remember that your mom is NOT 5'2" but 5'3/4" and I'm the queen of being the butt of short jokes. Just remember that you will always be my favorite 22year old son and I love you!
You could always join the circus and be one of those stilt walkers. Then we could all look you in the eye when we talk to you. :)
Oh, Peter...you are no longer my favorite 24 year old son!
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