We all complain about how much we hate our town and want to leave, but we all know that we are lucky to live in such nice places. Here are some of the most common things every Essex County person can relate to.
1. Millburn Deli
Need I say more?
2. Short Hills Mall
Once again, must I say more?
3. High School soccer
For some reason, a lot of schools in Essex County are always some of the top schools in soccer each year. Through the past four years, Millburn, Montclair, Glen Ridge, MKA, and other schools have won their respective championships.
4. The Rivalries
We all hate another town in Essex County, and we can never really explain why.
5. New York City
Whenever someone who lives outside of New Jersey asks us where we live, we always give our distance in relationship to New York City. Not only that, but we are all lucky enough to be less than an hour train ride away from the city, where we can shop or eat anything at any time.
6. Florida
Because what kid from Essex County DOESN’T go to Florida over December or February break?
7. SoulCycle
Every girl in all of Essex County is obsessed with Soul Cycle (except for me, it seems).
8. The Shore
In the summer, we all are at the beach at least once a week. It’s so nice to have such easy access to it, and everyone has their beach that they are dedicated to.
9. Magic Fountain
How I miss you.
10. The high taxes
We have some of the highest taxes in the nation, and we can never catch a break from them.
11. The student lot has nicer cars than the teacher's lot
You’ll see tons of Range Rovers, Mercedes, BMWs, and more.