2014 was physically a tough year because I injured my knee, and you know how that goes with your emotions and the mentality.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
2014 wasn't my finest year. I was a bit inconsistent. I did too much training and got a bit overtired. It's the way I am, and sometimes I overtrain.
And so I missed those best years and I find it difficult for me, in groups, to be comfortable.
Every emotion that I had over the last three years pretty much had to be put on hold.
It was probably right after I made my comeback - after retiring post-2008 Olympics - when I finally felt more at ease with my body. Being away from the sport helped put things in perspective.
It's an emotional time for you when you get injured. You're going through so much. You have a lot of time to think to yourself.
In truth, 2007 was the hardest year of my life. I lost my best friend. I lost my father.
I am stronger than I was last year. I am throwing the ball better now in May of 2013 than I did in May of 2012 - significantly better. I got better throughout the season.
I'm not saying I didn't have ample time to recover, ample time to get to my best, I felt this year I did fine. When I stepped on the field for the national team, I was ready and able to make an impact, to score goals, to create chances.
It's always hard to deal with injuries mentally, but I like to think about it as a new beginning. I can't change what happened, so the focus needs to go toward healing and coming back stronger than before.
It's amazing - 2015 has been a fantastic year for me because of the records I've broken and the wins I've had.