Looking Up
I feel so fortunate to be a part of the TallTour VIP group. I have to really think about how I happened across this family of fabulously vertical people.
It was early November 2025 I was on my Facebook page and a random reel showed up about a past Tall Tour event. I was curious so I “bit”. I watched and decided I would delve deeper.
I have been noticeably tall since 3rd grade when they (schools and teachers) had kids line up in height order to go to recess, lunch, and P.E. Being a tall girl is far different than it is for a tall boy (unless you are a super tall boy over 6’3″ in my opinion). Growing up I felt like I stood out even when I just did things that were appropriate for my age. I am 5’10” and I reached that height in 6th grade! In our society we attach and make assumptions on looks. If you are a certain size, it is assumed you are older because you could NOT possibly be that tall if you are only this age. Society treats us like we were born the size we eventually reach. So, when my contemporaries were skipping, jumping rope, things a 7- or 8-year-old would do I was looked at as being odd. Random people would say things like, ” You are too big to be doing that”. Also “big” was/is used (and thought) interchangeably with tall. I was in high school before I basically “blended in”. Then the assumptions about sports began.
My experience growing up is of course NOT what everyone experiences. Some may have been better/easier, some may have been more difficult. Perspective is EVERYTHING! However, having the “TallTours” come to be and to be a part of this community is such a positive, as well as a refreshing change. Before I ever physically attended an event each picture or video I saw brought an uncontrollable smile to my face. I read such positivity in the comments. The lights in the eyes of the people at the events told a story. A story I wanted to experience and be a part of.
Though I missed events that were closer to me proximity wise, I was finally able to go to my first one in Atlanta. It was PHENOMINAL!! As a VIP we get early access that, in and of itself, is worth joining at this level. I proudly walked up to the venue in 3.5-inch heels. I love high heels though “high heels” is subjective here. I had the uncontrollable smile as I started to see other people who were eye level and above to me. It felt like a homecoming.
We stood out and fit in all at the same time. It felt incredibly NORMAL and that felt strangely comfortable. As I looked at the people who were NOT a part of this event, it was amusing when they became aware that we were tall and there were a number of us. I chatted with my fellow “giraffes”, but I was taking everything in. I was thinking of what I expected versus what was actually taking place. Remembering literary works that addressed GIANTS, Gulliver’s Travels, The Story of David and Goliath in the Bible. A television series called, “Land of The Giants” and a movie ” Attack of the 50 Foot Woman”… I probably could go on with references but those were the ones that came to mind immediately and I snickered to myself.
Inside there was more of the same vibe. However, as we came into more exclusive surroundings we spread our wings of sorts. Moving about freely. We were approachable and accommodating. There were hugs and photos being taken all around. There was a sense of pride, and I must say some of the best-looking folks in such a space I had ever seen. Beautiful inside and out was very apparent. The energy was boundless.
I have two events under my belt and look forward to more; or should I say, “Looking forward to Looking Up”.
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