Interview: Shaylyn Silva

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Shaylyn, you joined Punzal Vision as an intern with the desire to become an Optometrist. What made you so interested in the field?

Shaylyn: I always knew I wanted to have a career in the medical field but I wasn’t sure doing what. I was able to see different careers in the hospital and then I decided to shadow a few optometrists. After observing I knew I could see myself doing that one day. I think it’s a very rewarding career and I hope I will one day be able to impact someone’s life by giving them the ability to see clearly.

A recent graduate of Kaua’i High School, what do you miss most about your years in high school?

Shaylyn: I miss being able to see my friends everyday. Also, going to sports games were always fun.

A lot of people don’t know that you dance ballet. When’s your next performance so everyone can attend?

Shaylyn: I used to dance 3-4 days a week, but now I can’t really fit it into my schedule. So unfortunately I have no upcoming performances.

You spend most of your free time with Chasen. What’s your favorite thing to do together?

Shaylyn: Chasen and I like going to the beach and staying there to watch the sunset.

What kind of food do you like and from where?

Shaylyn: I love to eat chicken Alfredo from Kauai pasta and I also love to eat steak and shrimp.

You have one sister, are you two close? What’s your favorite memory with her?

Shaylyn: My sister and I are 3 years apart so we’re kinda close in age. My favorite memory with her was going on a 300 foot free fall ride at Knott’s Berry Farm for the first time and she was super scared and when we dropped she wouldn’t stop screaming while I couldn’t stop laughing. I don’t think she’ll ever go back on it.

I can’t believe it’s 2019, what do you hope to accomplish this year?

Shaylyn: I need work on how to spend money wisely. So far, I’ve been doing pretty good on keeping track of my expenses.

You seem like a quite and shy person, what’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve ever done?

Shaylyn: The most spontaneous thing I’ve ever done was change my flight to Oahu an hour before I had to leave because we were surprised with a Christmas party! I didn’t know what to do because I wanted to stay, but I ended up getting a later flight to stay at the party. It was pretty crazy, but I’m so glad I stayed longer.

You’ve said multiple times that Tianne is your favorite person ever, can you tell us a few things that you love about her?

Shaylyn: I never said that.. nah. Tianne is my favorite person because she always makes me smile and laugh. Also she gives me hugs almost every day

What’s one piece of advice you’d like to give people who are working/going to school at the same time?

Shaylyn: I think managing time wisely is super important. There should be a time to just focus on school, a time to focus on work, and a time to study. It can get overwhelming sometimes, but I always reassure myself that this is helping me get to where I want to be in the future.