Here's to those that can't reach things on the shelf. Here's to those that will always need a hand in the grocery store. Here's to those that are small in stature but gigantic in heart. I speak of the petite. Today is your day to realize that while you can barely reach it, you truly bring a lot to the table.

Today is Petite and Proud Day, an off beat holiday that you probably didn't know existed. Now you do. Today is the day that those who stand tall at under 5' 4" can celebrate all the amazing gifts their unique size brings under the table.

What are some of the advantages of being small in stature? Well you can squeeze into small places, airline seats are never to small, you'll never get your hair caught in a ceiling fan, and you have an excellent view of other people's butts when you are in an elevator.

Some of the small in stature but large at heart are own Terryn of the overnights, Miss Dawn from the Promotions Department, Michael J. Fox fits into this category as does Martina McBride, and Eva Longoria.

It just goes to show you that size only matters when you're ordering an ice cream cone.

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