We haven't seen each over in 20 years! It was only recently, near the beginning of 2000, that we have been able to start e-mailing, chatting, and a few phone calls.

The funniest thing is that she is exactly nine months and thirteen days younger than I am (I don’t know exact time, but…)! She has also impressed some people—if you couldn’t tell, this pic was from her portfolio; everyone in Cali has that, photos to give out, or something like that! LOL!

She has done some light modeling! It's what she really wants to do, in time. I wish her the best, and she knows that if she needs the help, all she needs to do is ask, in whatever it may be. I tell her that if she ever needs a *ahemhackererum* or someone to add a little flash to her career, I’m getting a hold of the tools; it’s the thought that counts!

Angelnymph is the sister I never had, and am looking forward to our eventual reunion! Yes, I know we haven’t seen each other in 20, and roughly 4 more will pass while I serve in the Navy in Japan, but in the little time we’ve “caught up,” she has really meant the world to me.

She once told me that she felt that something was missing in her life, but now that we’ve gotten together, the something’s no longer missing. For a lack of better wording, I’d say the bond of a sib. Granted, some just will never work, but for those that can, it feels good. When something’s up in the family, and it just seems that ‘ma & pa are against ya,’ a sib sometimes will be right there for you.

More often than not, I’ll call my cos sis. I’ll be the first to bug the Hell outa her, or make a big scene to embarrass her without ends. But when really needed, I’ll be the one to get her food when she’s sick to her gut, or be there when mr. Wrong dumps her on X-mas…something I really wish I could have been there for.

She’s also a part of why I act how I do. Maybe I’m the lil nerd who everyone ignores, but I never trash a girl, other than when we’re simply BS’n. I won’t refer to a girl as a hoe, or such; unless she REALLY PISSES ME OFF! I look at it as this: I don’t won’t anyone trashing my cousin (sister, ma…), so why would I do it to someone else’s.

Also, as interesting as it may be, she came into my life when I had lost virtually everything in my life. For all of that time, her encouragement helped me to complete my associates, and to keep strong until I finally got in with the US Navy. She would often give me hope when I felt I had nothing left, letting me know that some one really did care about the Hell I was going through in my life.

It’s that caring that I really value. While I’m still not sure if I want it to be a career, *IF* I go in for another term, I’d specifically request (beg, nag, blac—well, maybe not THAT! LOL!) to hit CA. I hope to not only share my successes with her, but to help her with hers. Maybe I’m just a silly writer, but I believe that this is a key part of being a family, and not just with your love, but with ALL of your family. ]=)

In closing, I wish her a happy 22, and if there’s anyone around Orange County, CA, who’s seen her, tell Angelnymph her ‘cos from FL’ says “hi;” maybe you can let me know, too!! ;)

© 2001 Starr