My Occupational Identity and Satisfaction

By Keri McCabe

Family Time

I believe that my family is a key part to my identity as they have influenced me through life and will continue to do so throughout my lifetime.

Hanging with FriendsThis is a moment of me hugging a very close friend of mine…my pals give me sense of belonging, they ground me .

Always Returning HomeQueenstown!!Home…I’m proud to introduce myself as Kiwi and if I’m given a window to gloat , I will take the opportunity with open arms. Whenever I’ve got a free weekend, I’m driving straight back home…my mileage on my car is ridiculous!

Babysitting the Dogs

Looking after/walking/playing wit Puppies, and dogs …all of them, I adore! From a young age they were brought up as members of the family, they most definitely created my passion for animals…apart from cats!

Food/BakingHere is my beautiful mum…our celebrations are always packed full of epic food and baking, whenever I want to gather friends or family, or even just to keep my comfort levels at bay…food or baking is the ultimate ingredient

Listening to MusicConcerts, festivals, C4, Ipods and the radio…all brilliant discoveries in my eyes. Music is a necessity to me, it connects me to other people and entertains my emotions.

AdventuresEvery break I get, I feel the need to plan a adventure whether it’s a trek, camping, or a road trip to an unfamiliar destination…I feel if I fail to achieve this , I am not satisfied with my spent time..

DrivingThis photo of Lake Pukaki was captured from one of my many road trips. Driving is occupation I constantly do, it gives me a stress free feel, it creates time for me to unwind, and gives me the excitement of the change in scenery.

Studying

All the sides prior are things that have first come to my head, and I feel are huge influences on how I behave and feel. From those, they have helped me to come to the present and to draw me to study occupational therapy.

Student LifeNow that I’m studying in dunedin…the student life is a identity I cannot shake!

References

• http://www.queenstownnz.co.nz/content/images/1942/996x423crop/Queenstown_in_Winter.jpg

• http://aging-in-place-ot.wikispaces.com/file/view/occupational_therapy_no_limits.jpg/306609144/occupational_therapy_no_limits.jpg