I moved to New York City and worried I'd be homesick. Then, my sister and best friend became my neighbors.

The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City.

Courtesy of Maya Walsh-Little

• I was raised in a close and connected family that always encouraged me to pursue my dreams.
• When I first moved to New York City, I worried I'd feel lonely and disconnected from my family.
• Now my sister and best friends are my neighbors, and we've created our own sense of family.

Every house has a unique smell that is said to be unrecognizable until you're away for a period of time.