And I want a gold medal more than anything. I just want a gold medal, so that's been pushing me forward.

I would live at the beach if I could, and I love dancing.

When you make mistakes during routines, it's not easy getting through them.

As a gymnast, you always wear spandex. Being a teenager wearing spandex? It was tough accepting how my body looked, especially if there was any weight gain.

Growing up I definitely looked up to Dominique Moceanu. She was my favorite gymnast and she was on that '96 Olympic team. She was always so fun to watch. I kind of wanted to model my career after hers.

And I want a gold medal more than anything. I just want a gold medal, so that's been pushing me forward.

From what my friends tell me, apparently some guys can be pretty intimidated by me when they find out what I do. I find it funny because I try to be modest and I don't like to talk about gymnastics unless I am asked about it. But my roommates always take on my bragging rights and tell my life story to the guys we meet, which leaves me blushing.