Interview: Skye Cardenas

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Where were you born and raised?

South Florida!

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What high school did you attend?‍

I graduated early in 2019 in South Florida.

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What was your favorite extracurricular activity growing up?

My favorite subject was science, particularly biology, but dance and gymnastics were my favorite extracurricular activities.

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What is one Florida myth you'd like to debunk?

We are called the Sunshine State, but it rains almost every day! Rainfall average is 50-60 inches per year.

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What inspired you to join the medical field?

Even though I don't interact directly with patients, I was drawn to the medical field because I wanted to contribute to an industry that helps people here on Kauaʻi. Even though I don't work hands-on with patients, I have a strong passion for helping through billing. I love knowing that my work helps others!

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What song lives rent free in your head?

Pocket full of sunshine by Natasha Bettingfiled ☀️

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What are 3 things on your bucket list?

1.  Bring my future children to Cuba if it's possible by then. (My father's home country.)

2. See the Northern lights on my birthday.

3. See Rihanna live.

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As a down-for-anything-girl, what is one thing you’re putting your foot down to?

Not rinsing off sand/traces of sand; I will notice even the smallest specks of sand.

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What is your all-time favorite TV series that you could watch over & over?

Game of thrones.

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What is one quote or phrase you live by?

"Treat others the way you'd want to be treated"