I started skating when I was six years old.

And I love what I do and I love skating.

I won my first medal when I was nine years old. It was at the Boston Open.

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

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

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!