There are so many things that I still want to do. My foundation, growing my brand . . . the list is endless. I'm honestly busier now than I was when I was swimming. It's kind of weird, but I feel like more of an adult because I have to do stuff every day. Whether it's checking emails or making phone calls or doing this and that, it's fun for me. It's the start of a new chapter. At times, it is frustrating, but I know it's not going to be easy to accomplish the goals that I want.

Records are always made to be broken no matter what they are. Anybody can do anything that they set their mind to.

It's tough to put into words right now, but I finished my career how I wanted to. Through the ups and downs of my career I've still been able to do everything that I've ever wanted to accomplish.

Swimming is more than a once-every-four-years sport. My goal is to bring attention to swimming - to give it some personality.

This is the first medal I've ever won in an international meet. For it to be gold is incredible. It feels great. I can't explain it.

I have reached a place in my life where I need to sit down and say, 'Well, what do I do? What's best for me?' I need to look into options for the future.

I've been able to get an excitement back in the water.