Here is another aspect to this story especially for those of you wondering why you haven't heard from the CPS as related to this story.... Link: Calif. child-services agency approved teen salior's solo trip
Sounds like I got it right. Nothing here contradicts that. You are still judging and deciding what is 'special'. It's the same thing.
I have much respect for this girl. It's evident that sailing is a passion of hers and that she was well-prepared and experienced enough to make the trip. Her ambition is admirable, but she should have taken a more cautious approach to continuing with her route, especially after it seemed that she had no shot at the record. From the articles I've read, her failures were not of her sailing skill or ability, but of the ruthlessness of mother nature. She apparently did everything right that she could have done after the boat's mast broke. Sure, the trip was incredibly risky, but she loves sailing, so I can understand her drive to test her capabilities in the sport she loves.
Latest post from Sunderland's blog... Link: http://soloround.blogspot.com/2010/06/answers-to-critics.html
You raised the question...now you pass. Pathetic. I knew better but lesson learned. Didn't mean to sidetrack, carry on everybody.
I actually was letting you off easy since your life story shows a decent thing you did ... but since you used the word pathetic ... It's not like you were doing anything for somebody else's mother. Dude, you were helping your own freaking family. You were taking care of your own mother for christ's sake. In many parts of the world, that is very typical, millions of people do it and no one gets a medal for it. So if you want to give up on your mother and let her rot. Who cares? BTW, you can buy any sail boat you want but I seriously doubt you will last 2 days out in the ocean. Any more questions?
Hey if anyone sees a 10 year old riding a red Schwinn bike please post his whereabouts on here to let me know. We decided to let him try and circumnavigate the globe on his bike.
