(Part 3) Top products from r/tall

The only book I can think of is called Don't Cry, Big Bird BUT I would ask you to preview it to see if you think it's acceptable because I don't remember all the details and I don't want to be held responsible for traumatizing your cousin!
From what I can remember, it's a picture book where Big Bird is very sad because he's too tall to join in games (jump ropes are too short, etc.). He's all sad about it, but then Mr. Snuffleupagus, who is also really big, says that he likes Big Bird's size. He helps Big Bird modify games (tying two jump ropes together) and eventually Big Bird likes his size and finds it useful-- he rescues his friend's kite from a tree when no one else can.
The reasons I can remember for not recommending this book wholeheartedly-- I believe they use the word "big" instead of "tall." It seems like a little thing, but for a girl who is already feeling self-conscious, it might not be the best choice of words. (And yes, no one should be ashamed of their body, regardless-- but I know that personally, when I was called "big" as an underweight but tall preteen, it stung.)

Another resource-- not specifically for tall girls, but adhering to the theme of loving yourself for who you are-- I found this list of "Positive Princess" books really helpful when I started nannying for a very appearances-centered kindergartener. She loves princess books, but a lot of them weren't sending a very positive message. These princess books focus more on having a healthy view of yourself rather than idolizing some airbrushed "Princess" character. I haven't read all of these, but Jane Yolen's and Heidi Stemple's Not All Princesses Dress in Pink is phenomenal.

More awesome picture books celebrating differences and diversity (Amazon has most of these for less than $3 used, and they're mostly popular enough that I would think your library would have them):
It's Okay to be Different
What I Like About Me
I Like Myself!

To take a different approach-- I know this sounds shallow, but when I was still growing and way more self-conscious about my height, I LOVED the fact that Nicole Kidman was (well, is) 5'11" (I was obsessed with Moulin Rouge). I ordinarily do not care about celebrity...stuff, but I thought it was so awesome that she was the same height as I was! Depending on what your cousin's interested in, consider showing her some pictures of tall girls to boost her confidence. For example, if she's familiar with the President's family, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama are all quite tall (Michelle and Malia are both 5'11", and Malia's only 14!) The Obama girls are gorgeous and stylin, and I know I would have loved to see photos of tall younger girls when I was a kid (as opposed to tall women). Hell yeah, tall first family!
5 is too young for The Hunger Games, but Jennifer Lawrence is 5'9 and taller than her costar. She also seems to have a fairly positive view of health/body image as well.
There are a lot of tall women in the media-- Queen Latifah and Tyra Banks are 5'10, Taylor Swift (if she's into her music) and Karen Gillan (I love Doctor Who too much to not include her) are 5'11... and that's just a start! Look at Olympic athletes (Missy Franklin is only 18, 6'1, and a 4-time gold medalist) for other tall role models!

But at the end of the day, more than any books or media, you are the one who will have the most positive impact on your cousin! Make sure to talk about your own height in a positive manner, don't set a bad example by saying anything negative about your own body (or anyone else's), and be sure to mention how much you like being tall when you're around your cousin. I outgrew my mom, sister, aunts, uncles, and all my male and female cousins as a kid-- I would have loved to have a role model like you! Your own personal relationship with your cousin will be by far the most powerful and long-lasting influence on her self image.

Hey there, fellow 6'4" shorty here. I weight in at 175 pounds currently, was 270ish at my heaviest and I've kept the weight off for years.

Basically when I met my wife, I was already down to about 250 from being in college. Walking around campus was my first kick in the butt on laziness. Took jogging class in college for 2 years because for the longest time I wouldn't do it on my own. Finally got in the habit of doing it on my own. By about 2007-2008 I was constantly around 215 pounds, stayed that way until about 2013. Started running 3x per week, 6 miles at a time (basically 1 hour). I was doing no other exercise. Also in 2010 I started eating Vegan (eliminated all my BP medicines).

From running and a cleaner diet (whole foods, lots of veggies and fruits), got down to about 190. Started intermittent fasting schedule, eating only 12pm to 5pm so lunch and dinner. Weight still pretty steady, but the strict eating window allows me excellent control on my snacking, really helped me mentally, so went from 190ish to 175 from 09/15 to present day.

FYI, I would follow Ray Cronise on Twitter, he is great at responding to you. He is the one that helped Penn Jillette (book Pretso) loose like 100 pounds. Some great podcasts with him out there as well if you are interested.

My inseam is between 37 and 38, so I like 38 pants, since 36 is a bit too short. Like you, I was 44 waist, and was completely out of luck. I have managed to get to down to a 42 waist (barely) and am buying Wranglers from Amazon (42x38) that fit me well. Might be worth a try to see if you can squeeze into them. Since Amazon has free returns on them (at least the ones I just checked), if they don't fit, it won't cost you.

Edit: I just checked, and at least some of the colors seem to be available in 44x38, so you may be in luck!

here you go

edit: this is actually a terrible book, i just read the reviews, nevermind.

"Father bear lovingly reassures his son that God is big enough to keep Bailey safe no matter what may happen, but also a caring and loving God"

what have I done.

Hoping I didn't leave this too late.

My wife bought me this book a few years ago. It's perfect 'for Daddy from the Baby' gift. The book is actually a decent baby board book as well.

This page is what makes it tall friendly.

http://i.imgur.com/5EhhNEC.jpg

I've linked to it on Amazon, I'll take down the referral links if they break some rules.

Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756634644

Referral link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0756634644/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0756634644&linkCode=as2&tag=j0c5e-20

Amazon.ca link http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0756634644

Amazon.ca referral link http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/0756634644/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=15121&creative=330641&creativeASIN=0756634644&linkCode=as2&tag=j0b22-20

This is terrible, and I'm so sorry you aren't being taken seriously.

You said you're in southern PA - try reaching out to the people at Laurel House. If you're not in the area they serve, they should be familiar with other regional resources and be able to refer you appropriately. They have a hotline number to call (1-800-642-3150), and I'm sure that they'll have advice and suggestions that we won't come up with.

I agree with the restraining order. Some thoughts off the top of my head about living alone:

1. Did he have a key to your place? Or access to your keys at any point where he could have made a copy (say, while he was bringing in your mail while you were out of town)? Change the locks.
   
   
2. Look into some kind of home security system. If you can't afford to go the ADT route, there are alternatives that may give you some peace of mind, like this door stop alarm. Check out what other home security options show up for windows, sliding glass doors, as they apply to your place. A motion sensor light may be helpful.
   
   
3. Ask your neighbors to take any alarms seriously!
   
   
4. Lock down your social media so that he can't find out where you are, what you're doing, and when you will or won't be home. If you're on Facebook and you have mutual friends, make sure you have everything set to "Friends only" - if you have it set to "Friends of Friends," any friend the two of you share can be his gateway into seeing your info. I believe you can flat out block certain members, too.
   
   
5. I know it's a PITA, but you could change cell phone numbers - although if he finds out your new number, you've done all that for nothing. As an alternative, I know that Verizon lets you block up to 5(ish) phone numbers for a few months for free. After a few months, you have to reblock them. There may be a paid service that lets you block them indefinitely. See if your provider has a similar service.
   
   But really, call that hotline I listed above, because I'm just spinning my wheels thinking of anything that could be useful and those people handle this stuff every day!
   
   edit: added the hotline # since it's not on the Laurel House main homepage.
   
   

Having a proper sharp knife makes cooking a lot more fun.

Both excellent:

Inexpensive

Expensive

Stop drinking blue drinks, try a red one instead. (You say "4+ drinks in an hour due to my body mass" but you don't list what the drinks are or your body mass.)

I would be careful here if you're intending to drive, you might be way drunker than you think. You aren't literally double the body mass of the DMV example sheet. If you're cabbing/walking/stumbling it knock yourself out.

Now onto the meat: Stop drinking over priced watered down crap. I don't know where you are that has $7.50 drinks which don't get you drunk, but I bet they aren't shots or are poured for "show" (under poured) vs measured. Watch videos on how to mix a drink, compare it to how your bartenders are mixing their drinks. Count their pours if they are freehanding it with a pourer in the bottle. Also get out of the well, try drinking "call" level drinks.

http://lifeonacocktailnapkin.com/how-to-free-pour-like-a-pro-in-10-minutes-or-less/

Experiment at home! Alone! In the dark! (Or you know, don't be an alcoholic about it.) Don't like straight liquor even though you aren't drinking the well? Figure out what you like. Classic cocktails are very high in alcohol content but don't taste like it. An Old Fashioned is mostly whiskey with some bitters, sugar, and orange rind for taste. Margaritas are >50% tequila by volume, the only non-alcoholic ingredient in a martini is the ice and garnish. Measure your pours and see what actually tastes good.

http://smile.amazon.com/Mr-Boston-Official-Bartenders-Guide/dp/0470882344/

To answer your direct question? Jameson, or Herradura, or tall bottle cask strength bourbon, or tanqueray and tonics, or wild turkey, or wild turkey old fashioned, or Jameson Mule.

I don't know why her footwear matters to you....but if it's for a specific reason, maybe ask her to read [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Frenched-1-Melanie-Harlow/dp/1496129628/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472839846&sr=8-1&keywords=frenched+melanie+harlow) and tell her you want to act out a few scenes with her since the heels were a thing. And they weren't far in height from each other. I think it's a free download on Kindle.

And also follow u/GreyMountainRider's advice.

jUst look on amazon http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Paleo-Customized-Whole-Foods-Lifestyle/dp/1936608758/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348972721&sr=8-1&keywords=practical+paleo

must be cousins with this tree.

I found this and this and this.

How about these - http://www.amazon.com/WMF-5-Piece-Stainless-Flatware-Service/dp/B00007HULA . The reviews say they are very long and much larger than normal. "The knife measures 9-1/2 inches in length, and the fork and soup spoon measure 9 inches"

Here.

That's not what I expected it to look like...interesting that his family would keep a museum elsewhere. The book I read was Tesla: Man Out of Time.

>hang pants on a separate hanger with clips so they hang straight/full length


Don't use clips, as they will cause fabric damage. Use something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Trouser-Skirt-Clamp-Hanger/dp/B0002I5X8O?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

or

http://www.lillianvernon.com/product/pantshanger.do

You are trying to solve a problem that has already been solved

I have this and it is huge. Bought it Friday December 12, 2008 (love that amazon history) and it still looks new, although I don't use it every day. The only problem is that there are so many pockets and compartments it is possible to lose thing in it.

Ok, I'll jump in a little on this debate here. As an adult of around 23, I was slightly over 6' and 155 lbs. I decided I wanted to put on muscle. doing pretty much only squats, benches, pullups and barbell curls I got myself up to 205lbs in 7 months. At my maximum, I had a bench press of 295 lbs (5 pounds away from 300! grrrr!!! btw, not those benches where you curl your back like a cobra and you have like 2" of movement!), a deadlift of 425 lbs and a squat of 365 lbs at a body weight around 210-215 lbs. At my heaviest I was 230 lbs but at that point I was putting on too much fat so I've dropped down to the 205 lbs I am today.

I can only talk for myself and YMMV, but for me, isolation movements are a waste of time. If you're a genetically average person and not your typical physical freak, isolation movements won't do much for you. I went from 16 years of age until about 23 putting on maybe...0 lbs!!! I finally read Super Squats and let's just say my sister, who didn't see me while I was putting on my weight, did a double take when she came by.

Now again, YMMV, but I spent years reading the muscle magazines and getting advice (from people taking steroids). For me (and you may be different), working out with the heaviest weights I could (and constantly pushing them upward), doing only the basic compound movements (squats, deadlifts, benches, pullups) and working out much, MUCH less was the key. I honestly would never work out more than two days a week, sometimes only one. Again, not looking to get into a "bro, wtf are you talking about" contest. Just mentioning what did and did not work for me. Isolation stuff? Cable pull downs? Preacher curls? Hack extensions? I did that stuff for years and years and years and got nothing for it size-wise. I also took creatine and slowly increased my calories (maybe upped it by 250 calories or so every 3 weeks? I don't remember, but I did it slowly).

Edit: for those who didn't know what I meant about the "curl your back like a cobra" bench presses, this is an example. To me there's so little movement after you contort your body like this that it's almost no longer a bench press.