I had ridiculous amounts of energy. Mom's like, you're driving me crazy - do you want to try gymnastics? From the moment I started it, I loved it and it kind of was like storybook from there.

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.

I'm a typical college girl; I love to shop and gossip with my roommates about boys and whatnot.

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.

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

I like that my body is in shape and toned, and isn't too muscular. I feel I still have a woman's physique.

It takes a lot of hard work to achieve your dreams, but nothing in life is easy. If it's something you really want, go after it!