Dana Fox

5 Things I Can't Do



It's no secret that I'm a serial creator. I love to try new things creatively and find a lot of joy in so many different types of mediums. When I've posted photos of something I've done lately, I've stumbled upon a few comments asking me if there is "anything I can't do". DUH! There is so much I can't do! I feel like social media makes it seem like everybody is good at everything, and that's so not the case. With that in mind, I wanted to share 5 things that I cannot do. There are of course many more, but these are the ones that stand out to me pretty often:

I can't jump or dive into water. I just can't do it. All throughout my life, it's been one of the things I've dreamed of doing, but if I try to attempt it, my body forgets how to function. It's a strange fear that washes over me. When I was young, I took swimming lessons and failed to pass the first stage. There is still evidence of this in my childhood scrapbook with a note on my swim report saying "Dana will not put her head under water". Having nearly drown five times in my life, I think my fear is a little justified.

I can't do math. Alright, I can do the basics and know how to work a calculator, but math is something that my brain can't usually process. I really think that section of my brain is broken. It's not like I haven't tried, either. In high school, I really tried so hard in that class but the figures and problems just never made sense to me. It was the one subject that I really struggled with, and I was so afraid of failing my final exams. I studied so hard and had my teacher tutor me beforehand. Thankfully he eased my mind when he told me that because he could tell I was trying so hard, he'd automatically give me 50% just for writing my name on the paper. Luckily, that was something I could do ;).

I can't just let go. I'm always up in my own head, being aware of every single thing that's happening around me. A big part of this is my anxiety, but oh how I wish I could just not give a crap sometimes! To not worry about anything would be a welcome treat. I am envious of anyone who can just let go and enjoy spontaneous moments.

I can't eat spicy food. I'm talking about the tiniest amount of spice here. If it hits my tongue, I'm ready to chug a glass of water immediately. I've tried to get used to eating spicy foods thinking that the more I try, the more I will become accustomed to it, but it never works. I've had many meals ruined and tossed in the trash with the addition of any type of spice.

I can't draw from my mind. Something that has always bugged me is that I can't seem to draw things straight out of my mind. I always need a reference photo and admire any artist who can freely translate their imagined objects straight onto paper and do it so beautifully.

I'd love to know, what is something you can't do, and also something you're really good at?

xo, Dana
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