My Inner Shrimp

This piece was short and sweet. I definitely identify with the author and the vertical challenges he faced as a teen. I too was extremely short in middle school and early high school. I was actually called shrimp by a few people, which makes this essay hit home even more. I like how Trudeau says, "Once you stop being the butt, of course, any problem recedes, if only to give way to a new one." As soon as I surpassed my bullies in height, their new focus was my flat chest. A girl can't win! It is so true how he says that not growing forces you to grow up fast. I had to mature faster mentally and developed a quick wit. I had to compensate for my height with smarts and lots and lots of humor. That humor has stuck with me. I think that being small for such a long time taught me how to laugh at myself and sometimes even turn the laughs on others. I became quick with jokes as a result of being the butt of so many jokes. I take this skill and still use it today as new obstacles arise. I liked this piece and thought that the author did  a good job fitting  a lot of information into a small piece.