I Told Myself After 2008 That I

Were Taught At Such A Young Age That You Can Always Be Better And That Youre Never Perfect And That Youre Never Good Enough.

It Might Have Been Easier To Retire, To Say My Knee Couldn't Handle It And Let That Be That. At The Same Time, The Prospect Of Not Being Able To Compete In Gymnastics Anymore Was Heartbreaking.

In 2008 I Didn't Take It All In Enough. I Was So Wrapped Up In Just The Competition That I Missed What Was Going On Around Me. If I Am Given That Opportunity Again To Go To The Olympics And Be An Athlete I Want To Take It All In Because I Feel Like This Is My Last Shot And I Want To Feel The Team Spirit. I Want To Really Live And Breathe The Usa.

Injury Taught Me I Need To Learn How To Face Challenges.

Critique The Performance, And Respect The Hard Work Put In.