Prompt: What does your neighborhood look like? Are people walking around?

Ever since quarantine started the neighborhood has looked very different. When going to the grocery store there is a completely different vibe than there was before. People are now very hesitant to interact with each other. Just yesterday I went to my local Jewel Osco and I was shocked about how nervous and cautious everyone there was. 90% of the shoppers were wearing some kind of mask, gloves, or other protective clothing. It feels as if everyone is terrified that they are going to get the virus. I don’t blame them though. This is a crazy time in our world's history and now we all have to be as cautious as possible in order to not get or pass the virus. People are still walking around in the area. It’s fascinating how many new people I’ve seen near my house. There are a lot of college kids who have come back that are walking near my house that I have never seen. But, typically people are staying indoors and being as safe as possible. There are also less cars driving around the road. Often when it’s nice outside I will go on a drive. There is about 50% less traffic than usual. All the parks and playgrounds are closed. Restaurants, libraries, and schools are also closed so a lot of the time people don’t have a place to go due to social distancing. People are just staying home and protecting themselves. There is an entire different vibe during this quarantine period.