FamilyFamily are the most important thing. No matter what happens, we stick together and we work together to solve problems and get through hard times but most of all, we have the best times together which leave us with happy memories that will stick with us forever.

BoatingWithin my family we have always had a boat. There are lots of different activities that having a boat gives us access to. These are things like sea & lake fishing, water sports (skiing, wakeboarding, biscuiting), and diving.

Through this family occupation, not only can we provide food, but the catching of a fish provides us with satisfaction and a sense of achievement.

We always have an award for ‘catch of the day’ which last time (refer to image) happened to be me! It may be a small fish but it is a trumpeter which is one of our favourite types.

Shopping

Life can be stressful or even boring at times so it’s important to have an occupation that you rely on for a bit of distraction and general ‘cheering up’. For me, that occupation is shopping! I always feel satisfied after a few hours

or even a day shopping. It’s usually something that brings my Mum and I together as we have similar taste in fashion and both enjoy spending time

together away from the boys every now and then.

(Career Girl Network, 2013)

Dining out

(Conde Nast, 2013)

I love to try new foods from different cultures and also try

out higher class restaurants that have the ‘quality not

quantity’ approach. I feel that eating brings people together,

whether it be a special family occasion, a friends birthday or

a meal out with my boyfriend.

Friends

My friends: They are always ready for a good time and there for support when in need. Within a group of friends there’s always the immature one, the sensible one, the quiet one, and then there’s the one who always has to ruin a potentially nice photo… yes, that’s me!

Fitness

Going to the gym, for a walk, doing the stairs down the street or going out for a run are a few things that I do to keep fit. I see fitness as being a very important part of health therefore is something

that I fit into my daily routine.

Four Wheel Driving

I particularly enjoy 4WDing because I love being outdoors and the challenge that this occupation brings, but most of all, I feel that I am apart of a group/community of people who all have

similar interests and similar views to me. There is also the social aspect of the occupation where we replay the videos taken that day on the big screen and have a few drinks.

Student

Student life: This consists of study, socialising, a very large student loan, long drives home, and a cold flat. It’s a lot of fun

and I am loving meeting new people and learning important life skills, most importantly - budgeting. Being a Dunedin student people tend to ask if I burn couches and sit on roof tops but in

fact, I haven’t done either of those things!

Future Occupational Therapist

After having studied

occupational therapy for over

a year now, I am certain that

it is the right profession for

me. I like to help people

whenever I can, from

assisting an elderly to a

specific isle in the

supermarket to looking after

children on weekends. I am

looking forward to the

upcoming transition into the

workforce as an occupational

therapist.

(MedXpresStaffing, 2010)

Travelling

I love seeing new places and doing new things. Finding

places within our own country that I never knew existed is

so exciting and rewarding. In the years to come I plan to

travel more abroad as I begin to make some money …

References

Career Girl Network. 2013. Learn from your shopping mistakes [Image]. Retrieved from http://careergirlnetwork.com/learn-from-your-shopping-mistakes/

Conde Nast. 2013. Eight great tips for ding out with kids[Image]. Retrieved from http://www.gourmet.com/food/2009/04/eight-great-tips-for-dining-out-with-young-kids

MedXpresStaffing. 2010. Occupational therapy and therapy assistants[Image]. Retrieved from http://medxpresstaffing.com/career-opportunities