Lizzie Martin

The occupations that make me who

“I am”.

This is my brother and his family at an Aston Villa soccer match, an occupation I have done since I was 12 years old. I love the

atmosphere and the feeling that most of the thousands in the crowd all want the same as me...a Villa victory.

“I am an Aston Villa fan”.

This is a broccoli head I grew in my vegetable garden. I became interested in gardening and growing my own vegetables when I arrived in New Zealand because it was something everyone else

seemed to be doing!“I am a gardener.”

These are my colleagues at the first kindergarten I taught at. I was a teacher for 20 years, the last five in early childhood which I really

enjoyed. “I am a teacher”

This is after I had completed the Rotorua marathon. I have been running for many years and find it a great stress release and way to

keep fit.“I am a runner”.

These are my university friends on a weekend trip we made to Liverpool.

We have been friends for over 20 years and try to meet up every time I go back to the UK. “I am a friend.”

This is my sister and I having a break whilst cycling to Melbourne. I have six brothers and one sister and we all enjoy cycling.

“I am a sister and a cyclist.”

Paddling in the sea at Hot Water Beach, the Coramandel. The beach is my favourite place to spend my time and it’s where I am at my

most relaxed.“I am a holiday maker”

This is temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints which I attend regularly. This is one of the most important

occupations in my life. “I am a Mormon”.

Occupational therapy books used as I study. Studying is now my primary occupation after I resigned form my post as a teacher.

“I am a student”

This is the shirt I wear when I am working as an occupational therapy assistant at Rotorua hospital. It’s a job which I really enjoy

and is great experience.“I am an occupational therapy assistant.”