Alienation

Have you ever felt alienated from yourself or the people you are closest to? I know I have…

No…I'm not 40, I don't work 2 jobs, and I absolutely do not pay child support. But I AM enrolled in 18 credits, serve as the Vice President of a highly active a cappella ensemble, hold a marketing position in Stony Brook's Pocket Theatre and volunteer for SBU-TV.

Surprise surprise I have little more than 5 hours to sleep (on a good night)

I'm not at all complaining; I genuinely love the things that I have the opportunity to be a part of. However, at times I feel as if my duties are alienating me from the people I love. I usually have little time for recreation and often times my friends complain that I have "abandoned" them or that I no longer hold them in affection (which obviously is not the case).