<p>^Yeah, that’s what I’m saying…I’m swamped as it is. Like I said, I expect my work load to increase at Columbia (duh), so I figure I’ll have to slice some volunteering out, but I honestly don’t know what you’re talking about, hellojan! I’m a CRAZY overachiever, TRUST ME, I’m saying there SIMPLY AREN’T ENOUGH HOURS IN THE DAY! I live, most of the time, on about three hours of sleep per night. Let me tell you- at 27 years old, I’m ALREADY feeling the effects of this lifestyle physically. And that’s only going to get worse as I get even older. I’m racing. All the time. Right now, for instance, I’m typing this as I am hunched over a stack of about six sheets and four blankets that I just pulled out of the dryer (doing laundry) and folded. I’ll click “post” and be right back to work. How do these people have time to raise kids, volunteer, go to gyms, maintain stellar grades, and work TWO jobs, no less?? I don’t get it. I can’t lose any more sleep than I already am…I just can’t. I already have a hell of a time staying awake in my morning classes, before my nineteen cups of coffee kick in…</p>
<p>Furthermore, how are these single moms getting the help to do all these things??? One of my biggest setbacks is that even if I had a job, I would have nowhere to take my kids so I could go there! Babysitting is EXPENSIVE! If I were to sacrifice the three hours of sleep I get each day in order to replace them with work hours, I would pay seriously ALMOST AS MUCH in babysitting as I would be earning. No way am I giving up my precious sleep just to pay someone else to get to spend time with my kids while I go bust my butt for free! I already have enough trouble getting my youngest taken care of so I can go to my classes (thankfully the others are in school). </p>
<p>Like I said, hardcore overachiever here- if you can explain to me how it’s physically possible to add a job to my schedule, I’ll do it, no problem. REALLY could use the money! But explain to me HOW??</p>