I was about seven years old when I started skating, and I went to my friend's birthday party and fell in love with ice skating.

The biggest challenge I had to face in my skating career was myself. In competition, I would struggle with consistency. One competition I would be nervous, the next I would not.

Most embarrassing Moment: When I was competing at the 2002 Southwest Pacific Regionals, I was doing a spiral and I leaned too far over and I fell right on my face.

I have been taking from Tammy for almost two year. I really enjoy it with her. She pushes me to be better every day. Tammy makes me feel like if I really want it, I could get it -- I just have to believe in myself.

The strongest aspect of my skating is the love I have for it. The weakest is my confidence level, which has gotten better this year.

My favorite jump is triple salchow and triple loop; my favorite spin is the layback with the leaning over to the side; and my favorite connecting element is the [Ina] Bauer.

My parents and coaches have the greatest in fluence on my skating -- they have always supported and guided me to be the person that I am today.

Michelle Kwan is my favorite skater. I have seen over the years, and even though she has not won the Olympics yet, she keeps on trying.

I am currently going to Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo. I usually go to school Monday thru Friday. One Mondays, I have classes from 8:10 a.m.-1:40 p.m., and Tuesday through Friday, I have classes from 6:55 a.m.-2:40 p.m. My favorite subjects are math and chemistry. I, also, like English because we get to read a lot.

My goals beyond skating are finishing school, going to college, and getting a job that I really love to do.

I love shopping and going out with my friends. I like to go to theme parks because of the roller coaster -- I like getting the rush that you get on them.

I have an older brother and a puppy named Icey.

umm...my best friend is MT!