Name: Melissa Martínez, OTD/S
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Practice Area: OTD Student/ Autism Research
Favorite Occupation: Traveling
How often do you engage in your favorite occupation?
“At least 2-3 times per year”
What do you get out of it?
“I love experiencing new places and new cultures. It expands my way of thinking and overall perspectives. I also find that it increases my appreciation of the diversity that exists in this world. It often helps to reinvigorate my passions and brings me lots of happiness and joy, especially if I’m feeling burned out or stressed.”
What does it mean to your lyfe?
“This occupation means a lot to me. It gives me something to look forward to throughout the year it reminds me that there is so much more out there than my immediate surroundings. I also feel very lucky to have had the chance to visit all of the places that I have been able to visit and to continue doing so.”
OMG, travel is my jam too. I just recently went to Tallinn, Estonia and fell in love with it. What is your favorite travel destination?