Nonfiction Writing - Ryan W.

 Who Would be Your Ideal Celebrity Neighbor? I’m probably the most uncultured person out of all the students at Uni, at least in terms of being able to identify celebrities. For example, while warming up for soccer practice just a few days ago, the conversation shifted to a discussion about actors. My teammates named a few celebrity actors, such as Tom Hanks, Robert Downey Jr, and Meryl Streep. As you’ve probably guessed, I somehow couldn’t connect their names to any movies at all. I even asked if BTS was a boy band or girl band (I’m so sorry). Unfortunately, as somebody who has probably been to a movie theater 4 times in my life and doesn't really pay attention to any culture or celebrity magazines, I only know basketball and soccer players and a few select actors and miscellaneous celebrities who have somehow drifted into my mind.  If I have to be completely honest, I wouldn’t care much if I had a celebrity neighbor as long as they didn’t bother me. Ideally, the celebrit...

 What can older people learn from your generation? Whenever I hear “back in my day,” I automatically associate the phrase with older people reminiscing about their childhood or teenage years. They always have their campfire chats or storytime moments in the family room, spreading their perspective of the magnificent past. However, to put it rather bluntly, I don’t believe their viewpoint is what it’s hyped up to be. Of course, our generation cannot compare our understanding to their wisdom and experience, but we bring plenty to the table.  Older people sometimes criticize us for being too unorganized, rash, or just not leveled-headed in general. While they’re not wrong, they miss out on the point: spontaneity brings out excitement in our lives. We shirk responsibilities in favor of video games or hanging out with friends, saving the pain and suffering for later. Additionally, procrastination brings out an element of uncertainty (although it’s definitely not sustainable) th...