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Tavia Pyatt — now
Now

Tavia Pyatt (Williams)

Hilton Head, SC

Back in the Day

What sports, activities, or hobbies did you participate in?
Cheerleading
Favorite High School Memory?
To be honest, I don’t remember a lot from high school. I do remember my summers life guarding at Oceans of Fun. But, school, not to much 🤓
Best party or event you attended?
Didn’t “party” until college 🍻
Favorite music genre or band in 1996?
Alternative rock
First car?
1994 Chevrolet Cavalier -teal
A breaking news event you remember?
OJ
High school class that helped you the most?
Sewing, art, photography…they helped me express myself

These Days

What do you do for work?
Respiratory Therapist/Sleep Technologist for MUSC
What do you do in your free time?
Reading, crocheting, sewing, painting
Children/pets (names & ages)?
Tucker (2 1/2 cat), Royal (2 cat), Posey (4 months dog)
Favorite part of having kids or pets?
Unconditional love. It doesn’t matter what kind of day I’ve had or what mood I’m in, my heart is always happier when I see them.
Favorite thing about your significant other or someone special in your life?
Married for 20 years, my husband is my best friend, my rock and my better half.
Favorite music genre or band now?
Shinedown - favorite band
What's your idea of the best night out?
Currently…tattoo sessions! I’m a year into my memorial sleeves and have another year of sessions to go. Other than making the 4 hour round trip for tattoo sessions, I prefer to stay home with my husband and fur babies 🐶 🐈 🐾❤️
Favorite places lived or traveled?
Wilmington, NC is my favorite place I’ve lived. I’ve had the opportunity to live around the country for my job. Other places I’ve lived for work: Indianapolis, IN Buffalo, NY 🥶 Raleigh, NC Wilmington, NC ❤️ Charleston, SC Hilton Head, SC
Secret that not many people know about you?
I’m autistic. Our generation grew up in a time when autism wasn’t understood. I was officially diagnosed with autism 8 years ago. Because of my autism: - Outside of work, it’s rare for me to go out in public. - I haven’t watched the news in over 5 years. I don’t live under a rock, but I don’t seek news out and I try to avoid seeing/hearing media. It’s not that I don’t care, but my brain can’t handle getting overstimulated. My outlook: If it’s not on the weather channel/app, I don’t “need” to know it. - The only social media I’m on is instagram because I can control my algorithm easiest…cats, dogs, comedy, music is what I prefer to scroll through 🥰 - Overall, I do my best to live my life with love and happiness. I treat everyone with respect and kindness.💙