My Occupational Identity

Component 1: Part Two Reani Ferrer

FamilyBeing a family member and an older sister has helped me learn many occupational roles and has helped me learn the skills I need to become my own person in the world. They have provided me with a strong sense of belonging and have supported me with everything I do.

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FriendMy friends are a very important part of my occupational identity. They have helped me transition from living at home to living in Dunedin and have been people I socialize, live and spend hours doing nothing with.

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StudentBeing a student is an important part of my Occupational Identity. It is an occupation I have done in the past, and is something that will enable me to become an Occupational Therapist in the future.

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Lawn BowlsLawn bowls is an important part of my past, present and future. It enabled me to meet many new people around the country, learn how to be a team player and play outside of my comfort zone.

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Fitness – Walks, Gym and Yoga

Doing exercise daily helps me unwind from studying and from daily activities, be stronger both mentally and physically and also challenges me to push myself. I strongly believe in keeping a healthy, balanced life and engaging in exercise helps me to do so.

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MusicMusic is an important part of my occupational identity. My family has a strong love of music, a family gathering would not be the same without singing old songs around a guitar together. I enjoy playing the guitar in my spare time and listening to music to dance or just chill!

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PhotographyPhotography makes up a large part of my occupational identity. I enjoy capturing everyday moments and find that it is a very valuable way of record keeping. I also enjoy going for walks and taking images of scenery.

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TravellingMy love of travel started at a very young age, visiting the Philippines when I was 3. I hope to travel more in the future. This occupation enables me to learn about new cultures, meet new people and experience new activities.

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ArtArt is an important leisure activity for me. It is something I did regularly in the past (as subjects at school) and is something I enjoy doing to relax and express myself. I also enjoy creating art work for friends.

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Cooking & BakingI have a strong passion for cooking & baking, I enjoy creating meals for others! I would always help my mum bake when I was younger and now love baking for my flatmates (and for myself) on a regular basis.

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