I hope that I can maintain my skating as long as possible.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I won't quit skating until I am physically unable.
I skate now for fun and to keep myself in shape.
In figure skating, your body can only last for so long. I can't be 50 and trying to skate but I can be 50 and be in fashion, so I have to look to my future and what I want to achieve.
If skating got into the Olympics, I would be tempted to hold off on shredding for a year and just skate, to make that my new goal. In that sport, I'm still the underdog.
Everything that I've ever been able to accomplish in skating and in life has come out of adversity and perseverance.
And still I'm not completely happy with my skating. I always feel I can do more and climb higher.
I've always wanted to skate. If and when I decide to retire... I want to perform. I want to be on the ice. I want to continue contributing to the sport. I feel like I still have a lot to offer.
I love skating so much and I feel like every time I step out onto the ice, that's what I'm meant to do.
I won't be skating for the rest of my life, that's for sure.
I would just love to be able to give back to figure skating.