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11 Things You Only Notice About Tenafly, New Jersey, After 30 Days In Quarantine

People still avoid you on the street.

Jennifer Kustanovich

Apr 15, 2020

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11 Things You Only Notice About Tenafly, New Jersey, After 30 Days In Quarantine

Jennifer Kustanovich

I'm quarantined in my hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey, where I spent my entire childhood and early adulthood. New Jersey has been a COVID-19 hot spot, specifically Bergen County, where of course I live and where everyone's life has been flipped upside down. I've been stuck in the house since mid-March, it's been about a month or so and I think my parents are just itching until my boyfriend and I officially move out of their house.

Since I lived in Tenafly for my entire life, I know nothing else, but I for sure have noticed these COVID-19 effects:

So many more people are walking outside, but they still avoid you on the street

I understand why you don't want our dogs to play, but saying, "Hi," back or even a nod of acknowledgment won't kill you.

Local yoga and fitness studios are adapting

Thank you to the local studios for their online classes and donations to various causes.

Tenafly's Facebook group is wild

The amount of moms and dads fighting like cats and dogs about who knows what should be illegal.

Wild animals are coming back!

We always had a ton of deer and wildlife, but, now, none of them are hiding from cars and people.

Kids are still having play dates

Every time I go to walk the dog, I see parents dropping off their kids or high schoolers hanging out or dogs running around having doggy dates. What do people don't understanding about the whole social distancing thing? #lowerthecurve

People are still rude, snobby, and uptight

This health crisis has not taught people to be kind, caring, and nurturing. The judgmental death stares are still a thing. Doctor's gossiping about patients, yeah, still a thing. And, kids are still complaining about what went wrong at their bar mitzvahs.

We all still need sushi

I love sushi just like the rest of this, but what is this recent craze all about?

Downtown is a ghost town

Listen to this, I went to CVS yesterday (don't worry, I had a mask and everything) and I could park anywhere I wanted to. I mean it, our downtown is one short block all the parking spaces were empty.

We appreciate healthcare workers

As someone who is going into the healthcare industry and trying to stay proactive, I appreciate the signs and efforts put into thanking healthcare workers.

People are going crazy

I understand we are all scared, but it doesn't give you the right to scream at someone when you're at the store.

People still can't drive

Please stop speeding, please stop where there is a stop sign, and please wait for your turn at a 4-way-stop.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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