So I was surprised by the big fuss made about me running for Britain and the negative comments but I'm a positive person and I don't tend to associate with people who aren't like-minded. It's unfortunate that some people think so negatively but everyone's entitled to their opinions.
But the fact is that I've grown up with both a British and American passport and I've always known both national anthems. My friends always thought it was funny I knew the words to God Save the Queen. Anyway, I really hope the negative comments die down this season.
I had my first competition of the season on Saturday, running five races in an hour - two over 60m, two 60m hurdles and a 200m - which was nasty of my coach, don't you think?
I get anxious when I'm not competing. The training's so important but I'm a competitor and I need to get out there.
So I felt relieved to get my first race done and I've got another big one coming up this weekend in New York against Lolo Jones.
I'm planning to come over to the UK for the indoor trials ahead of the World Indoors in Istanbul in March but I'll be missing the other indoor meets here because I struggle so badly with the jet lag. But all this is aimed at preparing for my outdoor season, which I hope to begin in the first Diamond League meeting in Doha.
When the outdoor season begins, I'll again be using Edmonton in London as my base and be training at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre.
I've just finished my studies in pharmacy at college and my graduation is in May and, before that, I've got some internships to do.
I consider myself a full-time athlete but my studies are something I've always done and have fitted that around my training. But the track's my No1 focus and it's what I want to do for as long as I can. I'm still striving for perfection and that's what makes the training and competing so fun.
