oompa loompa

I'm 5'1 and 3/4'' I've been struggling for the last 1/4 inch for a few years. I didn't struggle before my university room mates set me up to the wall with a tape measure. It was a humbling and humiliating experience. I teared up as they sang the Oompa-loompa song (from Charlie & the Chocolate Factory). I hadn't seen the movie, not sure whether my lack of reference helped or hindered the situation. Whatever the case, I was crushed.

I stood up against a wall today to be measured (7 years later), this time willingly. It was much less traumatic. I think I've grown...