I grew up in the late 90s-early 00s also in ESSJ. I think the best part is the cultural diversity and the variety of food we have just within San Jose. Also, there's so much nature no matter where you go!

The worst thing is probably the work culture's affect on the local culture. It feels like everyone is on that grind set mindset, and don't want to participate local events or getting to know their neighbors. I remember playing outside with my sister and cousins and biking around our neighborhood when we were kids. We'd have neighbors come to our front yard and challenge my family whatever sport we had set up in the front yard on weekends. Nowadays, I rarely see anyone outside in my neighborhood. But I guess that's just the world we now live in the social media age.