I get to see the different sides of skating now which involves not only competing, but entertainment.

I was thrilled one year when I was younger when not only did my brothers get hockey sticks for Christmas - but I did too!

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!

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

Part of being a champ is acting like a champ. You have to learn how to win and not run away when you lose. Everyone has bad stretches and real successes. Either way, you have to be careful not to lose your confidence or get to confident.

Even now I can't describe why I love skating so much.

I do not have any pets. We travel too much.