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

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

It was a dream come true for me to be at the Olympics.

I really want to go back to school and finish up my sociology degree.

I feel blessed to have an opportunity to try out for a second Olympics team and if it doesn't work out, hey I gave it my all.

Beijing didn't go the way I planned and I would have liked to have performed a little bit better personally. After Beijing that is what stuck in my mind. I want a better Olympic finish.

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.