Answered on July 8, 2002

1. How would you rate this past season? This season was one of my most successful seasons I have had. It was the most successful season I have had as a senior skater. My goal for the year was to land my triple Axel and quad Salchow at Nationals as well as to place in the top ten.

2. Were you able to accomplish your season goals? My goals for last season were accomplished. I landed my quad Salchow in the short and long program and did two triple Axels in the long program. My triple Axel in the short program had a turn out of it so that one didn't count.

3. What was your favorite experience of the season? My best experience this season was my long program at the Dupage Open in Chicago. I did a totally clean long program with just one small mistake on my quad Salchow, which I turned out of. The rest of the jumps in the program were as solid as I could do them and the program was skated fast and with confidence.

4. What are your plans for next season? My plans for next season are still a little bit up in the air because unfortunately I know that I am in need of a coaching change. I have been traveling around the country trying out different rinks but have not decided on any specific location yet. I plan to make my decision in a few days.

5. Do you have any goals you would like to accomplish next season? My specific goal for this year is to be in the final warm up at the Nationals. Ever since I started skating I have wanted my skating to be played on ABC or ESPN. Last year at Nationals I came so close to that goal. I hope to make it come true this year but I know that to get myself in the final group I will need to continue making my jumps more consistent and improving my speed and power.

6. What type of music will you be using for your programs? I really like my new programs this year. My short program is to Moulin Rouge while my long program is to Shrek. I picked out both pieces of music myself after listening to hours of CD's.

7. Do you know what competitions you will be competing in? In a week, I will be competing at the Liberty Open in Delaware. Just a few days after that I will be skating at the Skate Detroit competition. After that I am not sure what is on my schedule because the international assignments for senior competitions has not come out yet. I am just keeping my fingers crossed!

8. Are you attending college? Because a move is in store for me, I have not been attending college. I also really want to be able to take my skating to its fullest potential. I would also like to bring my education to its fullest potential. I feel that in order do that I have to do one at a time.

9. How do you find time for a social life with your skating career? To tell you the truth it is very difficult to have a social life and skate because so many of my friends are all over the country. I spend a lot of time using the phone and instant messages!

10. What are your favorite past times? My favorite past time is playing tennis and playing with my dog Winnie. Both of these activities are very relaxing for me. I could never get sick of them.