Winning in women's singles felt surreal. I felt that everything I had done - the hard work, the tough times - was all worth it.

Before turning pro, I would never have just left my skates sitting in the locker room unattended.

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.

My experience at the 1992 Winter Olympics was my fulfillment of dreaming the Impossible Dream.

Once you have a child, your heart is forever outside your body. I totally understand that now.

Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support.

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.