Whatever happened to Abby Sunderland?

According to her blog at: soloround.blogspot.com/ "Not a whole lot has happened around here lately. I'm working on school, and planning to take my driving permit test next week. Can you believe its taken this long for me to get around to going to get my permit!?

I have to say that life at home isn't all that exciting. I miss sailing and wish that I still had a boat to get away every now and then. I am working hard on my book right now.

Its been a lot of fun having that to work on. Its going to be out in mid April and once the books out I'll probably be out doing a lot more public speaking and things like that which I'm really looking forward to.My first few speaking engagements were a little rough, which was to be expected as a slightly shy 16 year old just winging it. But I've done a bit of work and got a good collection of tips going from everyone around me so I'm really looking forward to getting back out and into public speaking a little more.

My baby brother, Paul-Louis (aka. Chuck, Charlie, Louie, or whatever else comes to mind, whether or not it can be related to his name at all) is five months old now. Its hard to imagine I have been home for that long, almost half a year!

Watching Charlie grow up has been a good reminder of how long I have been home. I keep thinking about what to do now. Of course I have planned on finishing high school before setting out on any new trips or adventures.

But its been too long, and I've got that feeling you get as a sailor when you've been on land too long - life with all the easiness of being on land becomes uncomfortable and you feel almost trapped. I know its not long before I'll have finished high school and I'll have found something new to stir up the lives of those around me. Until then, I'd like to thank all you guys reading this for following my blog, and for continuing to support me.

It means the world to know I've got you guys still faithfully following and supporting me!

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