Where to start?

Sooo, this is my first attempt at blogging. No, take that back, 2nd attempt. The first didn't go so well (obviously) so I'm trying again. I just need a place to put down my thoughts and anything else I feel the need to share. My life has been pretty crazy/upside down/unnormal/tough for awhile now. I'll start with how I got the name for my blog... "Never The Same." My computer is in my extra bedroom, along with a lot of my books that have to do with psychology and education - seeing as how I am a school psychologist, this makes sense. Well I was trying to think of a name and I looked over at my books and the first one I looked at is called Never The Same... Coming to Terms With The Death of a Parent. It fits me since I have lost a parent, and because I feel that no day is ever like any other. I have lots of things I could talk (type) about right now, but just thought I would start with something simple, like talking about me! :) 

I live in Spartanburg, SC and am starting my second year as a school psychologist. For those that don't know what that is, it is NOT a guidance counselor, and it is NOT one of those people that tries to "figure you out." I work with students who are in special education or who might need special education. I do a lot of evaluating students, this includes looking at their cognitive (IQ) ability, achievement, social/emotional issues, and whatever else might come up. I really enjoy it, but it definitely has it's moments of being tough, but things always lighten up when I work with a student that does something to make me laugh or smile. 

I live with my dog, Dixie, who is almost 5 years old and is the sweetest pound puppy ever. People think she is a pit bull, but she isn't. She keeps me lots of company and I probably would not have made it through grad school without her. I have a wonderful boyfriend, Alex, whom I have been dating for almost 5 years... yep 5!!! About the only question I get about him is when we are getting married. Well my answer is only God knows! We talk about it some, but honestly we are just enjoying dating each other and being with each other, friends, and family. We have no need to rush anything (obviously, since it's been 5 years), and I'm ok with that. There are still things we learn about each other all the time and we are not a "typical" couple living at home with our parents waiting to leave the nest. We have one parent between the two of us, when often people have 4. Of course, every couple is unique, but anyone that knows Alex, knows he is definitely one of a kind!! Which is why I love him so much. 

Well, much more to come about my life, work, family, and friends. I hope I can make it past one post on this blog!