I moved from NYC to live in a Hawaiian penthouse with 19 strangers. Co-living helped me form adult friendships.

• I moved from New York City to Hawaii to reside in a co-living space with 19 strangers.
• I formed incredible friendships and had the adventure of a lifetime.
• Still, I acknowledge that I didn't experience Hawaii like a true local.

Last fall, I took a leap of faith and traded the concrete jungle of New York City for the tranquil shores of Honolulu.

After six months of living in NYC, the winter blues finally caught up to me and I began to seek a different way of living.