I've finally caught up

For the first time since I was 10, I have friends my own age, and it's very surreal.

On some levels, it's strange for me because we seem to have so little in common.

At the same time, it's Hawaii, so even my older friends who are in their late 20s still live at home with mom and dad.

It's difficult to find people to relate to who still live with their parents. There are some things you just can't understand until you have to deal with issues alone.