The symbol I chose was a giraffe. The giraffe symbolizes my height and the fact that it’s easily pointed out. For the colors I chose blue and red. I chose blue because blue is usually symbolizing sadness, and I chose red to symbolize anger because I am both sad and angry at the fact that I am so tall. I understand it is something I can’t control, but I wish I were at least a few inches shorter. I am 5’9 and still growing. I am taller than most girls and even some guys. It is constantly pointed out. Every time I meet someone new the first thing they do, sometimes before even asking my name, is point out the fact I am so tall. I have been told “wow! you’re tall, huh?”, “do you play basketball or volleyball?”, and of course I have been called