[Capt'n D. Cross]

I choose to shorten my name from eight letters to one. The Red Sox may always be cursed, but will win every game in my heart.I'm an nonstereotypical lesbian from the smallest state in the United States with long hair, jeans, band t-shirts, and girl sentiment.My hair is unkempt, because it is a waste of time to try to fancy up natural beauty.I've dreamt of becoming a teacher to this day since fourth grade.I've learned the splendors of filling out an envelope and paying to send a friendly letter to a long distance love.I will forever love the salt taste on my skin after pulling myself out from the oceans lapping water.I've been raised by many other adults besides my biological parents due to their absence in both my heart and life.My intelligence is more of a weapon than foul word, or harmful manmade tool.I enjoy witty humor, and tend to be poignant with my own rebuttals.I adore athletics, and the commitment of people to strive for their strongest and most powerful being in any form.I learn best  from piles of seven index cards at  a time.I much too often clean my ears with hydrogen peroxide.I could fill notebooks of words I don't understand but someday will look up and expand my vocabulary exponentially.

I've been an avid player of beach and indoor volleyball for more than 6 years and it is something that keeps me strong, willing, and dedicated in not only in my games.  I'm always up for a challenge. 
Top 10 Reasons to Date a Volleyball Girl:
10. Sprawling is second nature.
9. We've got good endurance.
8. We like to bump.
7. Spandex. 'nuff said.
6. No boys are needed to keep us working hard
5. We know how fast or slow to hit it.
4. We can do it in any position.
3. We're good on the floor.
2. We can be real loud when in play.
1. We can handle it with or without knee pads.

My friends have ultimately become my family, and flawlessly helped me through tough situations with my mothers abusiveness and the absence of my father. I love them all dearly, and they know it...I tend to be very affectionate. 
To my Brother...it will always be you and I against the world Paulie. Always keep your dreams in the sky, but your feet on the ground. I know I'm away now, and I know that we always aren't as close as I want us, but I want to be there for you. I love you and honestly you are the reason I push myself. I want you to have an example to look up to. Keep giving heat in volleyball I know you're tearing up the net! I love you so much.
We'll always own CTown beach
To my Atown... we did it--we graduated. You are my daily motivation and the strongest person I know. I can't imagine my life without you. We have tattoos, the same computer, and memories that will never fade. I love you--I mean it.
I will always love doing HW with you in your closet of a room
To my Jamie Mac!!...we began a friendship in a crowded concert where we picked each other, this time I've never letting you out of my sight and heart. Keep one hand in the air raising horns, and in the other you can be certain will be my hand in yours. We've had our tattoo's, creek, parties, friends, fights, and kisses, Now...we live in the sick nasty teepee.
your blood loss
my blood lust
is somehow related!!
To my Mush...at last my love has come along. How did this happen? Things were never going to be the same after that first night the tears fell and you told me things would be okay and get better. I found much more than a friend in your over the days, weeks, and months. But I still wonder...how many more times will we be asked if we are sisters?
I'll let you hold the remote anytime
To my Bajge...I'm the sister you never had. And you will always be my brother, the closest person to me in Albany and even despite we are apart. I'll never forget our week adventure showing you my hometown, dancing in the lawn with Chrissy baby, beers, cards, women, showering together, and lobsters! I love you Bro.
You will always have a bed under mine.
To my Marassia... Saint Rose and SNP might have introduced us but I seem to think fate would have planted us close together at one time. I won't ever go into a walmart and not think to look in the puzzle section. I'd love some puzzle time, and talk about our love for Twilight.
People might make fun of you...but rock out to those Jonas Bros
To my Charmer...I'll start with the fact that we'll always have an amazing story of how this all began. For the few nights we've spent together in PA, there have been many others in my mind, which can finally be more than just our dreams. We watched others come and go, fights of laughter, tears, and we watched each other grow, now its time together. Finding comfort in letters, pictures, late night phone calls, and stories. We are family now. You've got the strength, and I've got the smarts--together we'll tackle each other and those pesky rats!
I won't let go of our friendship, nor should you.
To my Crystal...starting my first day of high school soccer try outs. I'll admit, I hadn't played goalie in years but wanted to so much because of you. I was running after something I saw in you, and I'm so glad you choose to sing to me on the bus rides all those times. Whenever I come across All 4 One, I'll always think of you...not to mention dolphin crossing, eating rocks, the football guys, sitting in Mayne’s room before school, dr. pepper, and spaghetti o's!!! You'll always be a fantastic role model to me.
I bet you didn't think you'd have a little sister being the youngest in your family.

To my Punk...the time walking aimlessly around providence, Barto's, sneaking you into my house that first time, work, beach days, and our relationship in between everything has made us this close. I hope that you're able to work on your promise and in time things may get better. Lets go to the park soon?
smile like you mean it
To my Sweetheart...Somehow St. Rose became my home, and I'll admit there were some was great memories. Identity, talking until 4 in the morning, car rides, taking you home to meet my family, laundry rooms, skipping classes just to stay in together, long notes, even all the sign language and spanish. Maybe we can get some of that back when we're ready to try.
I ordered two coffees, and one is for you
To my First Mate Smee...I still remember the first time I called, and we talked for close to an hour on the phone. As the days pass, our lives come in and out of each others, but we'll always have the sea to keep up together. We've fueled ourselves on trucks, girls, dancing, wenches, movies, fantasies, and hugs. Don't give up yourself for anything Kate!
Arrrrg, you'll be walking the plank before sunrise matey!
To my Roommate...Thank goodness for my love in cookies! We share this small room with little complaints, and I just wanted to thank you for one heck of a year. Our talks come and go, but as the days pass...I hope our friendship doesn't shake. Thank you-thank you so much for all you have done for me and Claire.
Identity= Sarah Boom...just be yourself
To my Leeny...I'm the sister in between your real brothers. You and your family have taken me in and I couldn't be more thankful for the guidance, love, and support from you Leeny. I have to admit; I didn't ever mind too much having you dressing me up, and even the makeup!!!
We'll always be Contra Dancing freaks to everyone else!

To my Knitting Partner in Crime...The days we live can never be spent in one direction, but we must continue looking backwards forward, and across. I've learned not only how to start a scarf, but to trust, to be honest not only with myself but others, to make myself happy first, and to have faith in BOSTON!!! Thank you is all that needs to be said.
England and Iaiaiaian will never have all of you...
To my Hero...there are many things I'd love to say to you, but not sure how to phrase them. Your white belt will always make me chuckle, and the thought of doing me twice I'm sure still haunts your dreams. But in the end, I'll still come back for those hugs, kisses, and snuggles in that already broken in bed.
Keep rocking to the music--for we each hear our own
To my Eliz-a-blonde...the thought alone of falling to the floor in tears, and being able to ask for help reminds me of the faith and trust I not only have in you, but that you reciprocate. The summers pass as quick as the tides, but as long as we remember how the ocean breeze warms our hearts, and Marley reminds me of you--nothing can change how I love you.
Have Faith

To My Mobil Stud… It’s a darn good thing I finally came to visit and filled out an application.  I’m so thankful for letting me into your house, and life.  Our laughs can always be heard, and our smiles adorned by many.  Whenever you yell help, I’ll come running to be there…and make you pizza! 
Let people think what they will, you still my boo.
To my Redneck Volleyball Twin…Its been awhile since we’ve passed each other through the chariho halls, or a friendly note, even though I’ve sent many in the mail from college.  People thought we were related, some said enemies, but I always held you close in my heart.  Remember, whenever you play with someone’s hand—think of me.
I’m always with you in my number 18 that your sister now wears.
To my Badass…before you hardly knew me, and now I feel like we’ve always been together in this hectic battle of school, family, and relationship.  I finally took you to a club, where I was on home turf. As in The Beauty and the Beast…it is in “ze hearte.”
GPS doesn’t do any good if you don’t know where you are to begin with
To my Scorpio We are both free birds at heart- but somehow we haven't flown too far away from one another. I'm very grateful for the friendship we have created over these last few years, and I hope to continue to drive aimlessly, watch Natural Born Killers again, belt out good music (the used), and keep drinking great coffee. Remember how strong and beautiful you are.
I see the Pheonix

 

You Know your from Rhode Island When:

You celebrate “birt-day” if your oldah brodah is a retardIf you had a “wickit” good time at the beach.When you hear an amazing fact your immediate reply is “no suh!”You can't drive two miles without seeing a Bess Eaton.You know the difference between red, white, and clear chowdah.You know what the expression “side by each” means.You have used the expression “not for nuttin” of “bubbla.”You serve bread with every meal.load up on milk and bread before a snowstorm.You feel compelled to hear atleast one weather report a day.You understand the humor of the ocean state follies.You've gotten sick from eating too many clam cakes. You have used a demolished landmark when giving directions. You have slammed on your breaks to discourage a tailgater. You know what a burger "The Newport Creamery Way" is. You have used the breakdown lane on 95 to pass someone.You have relatives who have been to Edgehill Newport, Codac, or Butler. You have driven more than 5 miles out of your way to save less than two bucks. You been on a RIPTA bus less than 12 times in the past 6 years. You know what a "governor-preferred" plate is. You think vodka and Del's is a great combination. You know how to pronounce Pawtucket, Cowesett, Usqepaug, and Narragansett. You've been to Scarborough Beach but not Block Island. You know where "The Pier" is located. You can recognize a Cranston accent. You drop the "w" in Greenwich, Kingstown, and Warwick. You know what "ProJo" stands for. You still call CCRI "reject". You always start giving directions by saying, "Well, you get on 95."You know where "NiRoPe" comes from. You know what "John from Alpert's" sounds like. You can recite the license plates of all your family members and friends. You know where "Harvard on the Hill" is located.You refer to the movies as the Show. You know what a "package store" is. Your favorite expressions are, "Are you serious?", "Wicked", and "You know what I'm saying?" You know you need "quahogs" to make "stuffies". You know there's a West End but not a West Providence. You know what Allie's makes. You've gone to Cumbie's for milk or gas. You know that there is never any school in Fosta-Glosta when it snows. You tell friends that something is "on special", instead of on sale. You are never from Providence, or East Providence, but from the East Side, Rumford or Riverside You order an iced coffee in December. You know exactly which parts of Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary, Meet Joe Black and Amistad were filmed in RI, and you can tell someone exactly where that is. You grew up with everyone you see at Stop and Shop. You know where South County is, even though it doesn't exist. You and everyone you know are either Italian or Irish, or both. You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Rhode Island.