I was born in the wrong era!

I have not learned to sew, draw, paint or play the pianoforte.

I can cook, bake and occasionally I have improved my mind by extensive reading.

If only I lived in the era of Jane Austen: I would have learned the above skills and become an accomplished and elegant young lady!

Downside: it would have been the era of bad teeth, primitive dental care and my bad bite would remain unfixed.

(Read Jess' thoughts on this topic)