Everything Changes, Yet Remains the Same

It has been several years since I last blogged. I have to admit it is a little humorous to read my past posts, especially as so much has changed in life, yet so much remains the same! Today is the first day of a brand new year and, once again, the grand resolutions of what we all aim to change. I decided that today would be a good day to begin blogging again. Not necessarily for others to read but more for my own outlet in tracking life through an electronic journal. First, a quick update on where life has taken me over the last few years. I finally completed my PhD in clinical psychology! It was a very long road and the journey was quite treacherous at times, but I pulled through and have the diploma to prove it :)! I also went through a traumatic divorce, re-married, and had another child. Of course, nothing is as easy as it appears and my romantic life continues to be tumultuous and best left for a post all its own. In other news, I relocated to California and am finishing up my post-doc hours in a private practice where I am learning psychological testing and assessment. I love my work and am very excited to be close to the end of the road with licensing. However, what would life be if not without chaos and trauma to keep us on our toes! My littlest one severely burned his hands on Christmas Eve and we spent the holidays in the hospital praying for the best. He is such a little trooper and is doing well, although he has a long road of recovery ahead! We are headed back to Sacramento in the morning which means more time off work. One of the major challenges of being a parent and professional, it is so hard to balance both and give fully to each. In addition, Trin has spent the year in Washington so that she can finish her senior year with her graduating class and high school. While it has been hard to have her away, she has flourished and grown so much in the few months that have already passed with her away from home. Unfortunately I missed most of her visit because of the baby's hands and am sad that her time here is about to come to an end. Soon we will be counting down the days to her graduation and return home before she departs to college! 

Now for my New Year resolutions. Of course I have all of the usual items on my list. During the time I was single I really focused on my health and happiness and felt the best I have in my whole life. My goal for 2018 is to again achieve that level of health and happiness. In addition to body health I also plan to focus on my mental health and negative relationships. I seem to fall into the same patterns by being blindly optimistic and trusting of change. I want my life back and plan to take it back. 2018 is my year to grow personally and professionally. With any luck, I will also complete licensure and pass my exams! 

Here is to another year challenges and positive change!

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