I'm a competitive person and I love the challenge of mastering new things.

Cardio is tough after a day of skating, but with my iPod I can get into the moment and complete the cardio training for the day.

I do a variety of activities like Pilates, bike riding, physical therapy, and running. I also train on the ice five to six days a week. On the ice, I work on my programs as a whole and the individual technical elements that comprise the programs.

My academic schedule is lighter this year because it's an Olympic year.

I love attention. I love going to events and photo shoots... I enjoy it all; the clothing, the makeup, the excitement.

I'm used to a very busy schedule. Right now it revolves around training and preparing for Nationals in January. I'm usually at the rink from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and then I attend public school for two hours, three times per week.

I really liked the food in Japan. There is something so organized, neat, and methodical about it. They put a lot of care and quality into their cooking. I also love Mediterranean, New American, and Italian food, because the cuisines borrow influences from all over the world.