I worked also, doing things such as our paper route and, later on, waitressing.

I was a tomboy who liked to play rough just like my two older brothers. That's probably why I liked the athletic part of skating - especially the jumping!

I like to try all kinds of styles so it always challenges me and forces me to try to look different.

But after a few minutes of convincing myself that I really wanted to go - telling myself that I love skating and that my coach is there waiting for me - I would get up and go. And my mother would always get up and eat breakfast with me!

People would ask me why I was doing what I was doing - but I always told them that I just loved to skate. There was no other explanation.

My hobbies are painting, crafts, and I like golfing.

My dad worked several jobs to pay for my expense in skating.