first off, let me apologize for this double posting. a couple of these ended up in the wrong thread due to operator error *looks around*. ; p
olerica, i noticed that it looked a little odd too! after a little scrutiny, i decided that it's because:
1) men have a shorter leg-to-torso ratio than women. i believe it was in my anatomy (?) or art class that men's legs are usually about 3/8 of their total height, vs. women's 1/2 of total height.
2) the contrasting pants and shirt accent this fact by disrupting the overall vertical line.
you've probably also heard the advice often given to women who want to appear taller (and thinner) to match their top and skirt (or pants) color, as the monochromatic effect emphasizes overall length by creating an unbroken vertical line--akin to a an optical illusion.
this is further evidenced by the fact that i've always noticed that when driving a vehicle, the comfortable seat adjustment for me is always the same as a guy who is a decent amount taller than me.
my first boyfriend, who was a half inch taller than me actually had need to move the seat closer to the steering wheel than i did. however, when my 6'2" boyfriend would drive my truck, he would comfortably drive the same adjustment as i did.
oh evie, i am SO excited for you to start college! it is such an exciting time of growth and development!!!
it's hard to imagine, but there are so many exciting things that you discover about yourself when you're finally on your own, and making your own decisions for yourself. it's the beginning of so many discoveries and paths of awareness, from knowledge and learning that is vocational, but about the kind of person whom you wish to be, the manner in which you will choose to distinguish yourself, and the first time you start to do things because they're important to you, rather than pleasing your family and those around you.
you go to church, and get to start fresh from the beginning. the only things they know about you is what you share. this may sound weird to some, but for me, my family and the drama/background was something i always felt overshadowed me. when i moved away to school, i was just "monica" and i never felt any of the scrutiny that my past or family carried.
i think women grow the most as individuals between your age and maybe 23-25 (depending upon the individual) and looking back on my own experience, it was when i kind of "grew" into my "personality". it may be hard for you to believe, but when i was going through school, most people described me as painfully shy and hard to get to know. it was when i moved away from home (and at college) that i was able to grow into my natural outgoing, playful, and extroverted personality.
and the learning!!! *insert harp sounds* it's such an exciting time of growth and possibility. where almost anything is possible, and you are limited by precious little. your professors become more like your peers, and assistant to your grown and learning, rather than the "parental figures" that we associate more with primary years.
you are definitely embarking upon the (almost undisputed) most exciting, formative and growing times of your life. and of course, i'm terribly excited for you. i can't wait to see what is next! *hugs*
olerica, i noticed that it looked a little odd too! after a little scrutiny, i decided that it's because:
1) men have a shorter leg-to-torso ratio than women. i believe it was in my anatomy (?) or art class that men's legs are usually about 3/8 of their total height, vs. women's 1/2 of total height.
2) the contrasting pants and shirt accent this fact by disrupting the overall vertical line.
you've probably also heard the advice often given to women who want to appear taller (and thinner) to match their top and skirt (or pants) color, as the monochromatic effect emphasizes overall length by creating an unbroken vertical line--akin to a an optical illusion.
this is further evidenced by the fact that i've always noticed that when driving a vehicle, the comfortable seat adjustment for me is always the same as a guy who is a decent amount taller than me.
my first boyfriend, who was a half inch taller than me actually had need to move the seat closer to the steering wheel than i did. however, when my 6'2" boyfriend would drive my truck, he would comfortably drive the same adjustment as i did.
oh evie, i am SO excited for you to start college! it is such an exciting time of growth and development!!!
it's hard to imagine, but there are so many exciting things that you discover about yourself when you're finally on your own, and making your own decisions for yourself. it's the beginning of so many discoveries and paths of awareness, from knowledge and learning that is vocational, but about the kind of person whom you wish to be, the manner in which you will choose to distinguish yourself, and the first time you start to do things because they're important to you, rather than pleasing your family and those around you.
you go to church, and get to start fresh from the beginning. the only things they know about you is what you share. this may sound weird to some, but for me, my family and the drama/background was something i always felt overshadowed me. when i moved away to school, i was just "monica" and i never felt any of the scrutiny that my past or family carried.
i think women grow the most as individuals between your age and maybe 23-25 (depending upon the individual) and looking back on my own experience, it was when i kind of "grew" into my "personality". it may be hard for you to believe, but when i was going through school, most people described me as painfully shy and hard to get to know. it was when i moved away from home (and at college) that i was able to grow into my natural outgoing, playful, and extroverted personality.
and the learning!!! *insert harp sounds* it's such an exciting time of growth and possibility. where almost anything is possible, and you are limited by precious little. your professors become more like your peers, and assistant to your grown and learning, rather than the "parental figures" that we associate more with primary years.
you are definitely embarking upon the (almost undisputed) most exciting, formative and growing times of your life. and of course, i'm terribly excited for you. i can't wait to see what is next! *hugs*
