Nonfiction Writing Blog Luca Zepeda

It's a question that's been asked thousands of times. In most cases, people might try to tell you that "no, money cannot buy happiness because the best things in life are free." While this statement has a certain level of truth, I see a more practical side of the question that some people might avoid when thinking about it.  Yes, money  can  buy you happiness. For example, let's say you're very "hangry" (hungry and angry) one day. You forgot to pack a lunch for school, and your "hangriness" makes it hard to focus during class. Not only is your focus affected, but you're in a bad mood, and your friends can tell you're not acting like yourself. The moment the bell rings, you leap from your seat and sprint to the nearest food spot. As you approach the counter, the scent of warm food builds anticipation, tantalizing your nostrils. After placing your order, you hand the cashier your payment and await your receipt. As you step away from t...

The action of "doing nothing" is complicated. You'd have to get super philosophical to find the true meaning of doing nothing. I think for most people, it's just an expression for when they can't put a label on what they're doing at the moment.  For me, "doing nothing" has many meanings. For example, when I'm lying on my bed looking at my phone, someone calls or texts me asking, "Yo, what are you doing right now?" I tell them, "Nothing, what about you?" In reality, I  am  doing something; I'm scrolling YouTube shorts. When I tell someone I'm "doing nothing," it's usually because I'm not doing anything important. Typically, "unimportant" things include scrolling my favorite YouTube shorts, watching TV, listening to music, or playing video games, to name a few. Basically, anything not school-related means I'm "doing nothing."  Is it a good use of my time? It depends.  "Doing...