Alexia Bassett Occupational

Identity

Playing

This is a picture of my Grandad Baldy and me having bike races in the backyard when I was little. Clearly I won this race. Playing forms part of my identity because it is something I have done since I was a child. As an adult I still love to have fun , laugh and play games with my nieces and nephews. I also love to play tricks on them as well. I have never stopped playing, probably never will.

One aspect that makes up my occupational identity is that I am a sister. This is a picture of myself and my three little sisters, Jacinda, Narissa and Harriet. I spend a lot of time catching up with them. We are there for one another and there is never a dull moment at family gatherings.

Sibling

Student

This is a photo of me as a student working on an assignment. This forms a big part of my identity as I am working to become an Occupational Therapist. Although at times I find it difficult I do feel satisfied and empowered as I move through my studies. Being a student is important to me because I want to contribute something worthwhile to society and do something I enjoy for a living.

Socialising

This is a picture of my friend Lauren and I on our way to a my favourite animals party, we love dress ups! Socialising is part of my identity as I love to spend time with my friends at weekends going out to dinner, laughing and having fun together. We are there for one another no matter what.

EmployeeAnother aspect that makes up my occupational identity is that I am an employee at Witchery. This makes up my identity because it forms part of my habits and routines. This job also facilitates relationships with many others to. As far as jobs go I love this job there is something satisfying about making someone feel good. This is a picture of me at work.

Road Trips

This is a picture of me on a road trip at national park on a road trip down to wellington. Road trips are part of my identity because I love to get out and explore New Zealand as being a kiwi is my heritage and who I am. I love getting out and going on journeys with my friends and family especially when time is no limit. I enjoy seeing all the natural landmarks our country has to offer.

ArtThis is a picture of a painting I did. Art is part of my identity because it is something I have done since I was a child. I get a lot of satisfaction in being creative it is a way that I can express myself and is an outlet for me. I love that through my art I can bring enjoyment to others. When I am creating a piece of art I am taken to a happy place where nothing else matters.

Cello

This picture is of my step-mum and I playing at a jam session. Playing cello forms part of my identity , it is a big part of my life. I spend a lot of time refining my skills. On average I practice for about an hour a day. Cello has provided me with a platform to play at concerts and in orchestras. I find cello to be extremely rewarding because it is challenging and I am always learning something new.

Bush Walking

This is a picture of me on a bush walk one night at Cathedral Cove in Coromandel. Bush walking forms a part of my identity as it is something I have done since I was a small child. We used to go on bush walks with my family fairly frequently and Nana was usually the leader. I get a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment in looking at the surroundings and just plain getting away from the hustle and bustle of town life.

Flute

Here is a picture of me playing flute in a jam session. Playing flute forms a major part of my identity as I have been playing since I was 10 years old. I spend a lot of my time playing at sessions, taking lessons via Skype and playing at gigs. Playing flute also provides me with a link back to my heritage as I play Irish flute and Irish music. I get a lot of satisfaction out of playing and have made many friends in pursuing this hobby. It has given me a chance to try lots of different things like playing at weddings, in ensembles, orchestras and for dancers.