I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work.

I'm kind of a homebody. My husband says I like to just stay home and do nothing, but that's just how I am.

Skating was something I really wanted to do; my parents knew nothing about it. They said they'd support me as long as I was trying my hardest and enjoying it.

With 30,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations from the seasonal flu, those numbers are certainly higher than what we've seen of the swine flu. Protecting yourself from both viruses is very important.

Every day, someone realizes a dream. I believe dreams help light our darkness and give us the push we need to move across the rink of life.

An athlete gains so much knowledge by just participating in a sport. Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting and, of course, the thrill of finally achieving your goals. These are all lessons in life.

I always try to start out with some type of goal. Then I work backward and think of what I need to do to get there, and give myself smaller goals that are more immediate