This has to be one of the toughest things I've been done when it comes to self-evaluation. I've discovered the key is don't think about what you want to say, just let it come out. Even so, I kept getting stuck! Enjoy.
Do not judge me but try to understand me!
Do not judge me but try to understand me!
1. I was engaged at 18, married at 21 and had four kids by 35.
2. The kids were the best thing to come from that marriage of 14 years. (18 in total)
3. Telling my kids that we were divorcing was definitely the hardest thing I've ever had to done.
4. The last few years of that marriage were the most awful and depressing years of my life.
5. I did three years national service.
6. I haven’t met my soul mate yet but I’m still searching (Auf Wiedersehen).
7. We remain very good friends with my ex-wife. {remarried and has a baby}
8. I had several girlfriends, but now only have one very close to my heart, but she lives very far away.
9. Someday, I would like to own an RV and do the typical tourist stuff and travel all across Europe.
10. I am a very vengeful person, in fantasy if not in reality.
11. I once peed in some asshole's coffee because she really, really, REALLY deserved it (see #10).
12. Ironically, I consider myself a very kind and generous person. I like doing things for others and love making people smile. I just don't like to be crossed.
13. If I won the lottery or joker, I'd probably end up spending it on those I love instead of myself.
14. I was homeless and refuge at 13 and my parents were away and lived apart ever since.
15. I have lived all over Cyprus and in four different countries.
16. I have an unhealthy addiction to Real Casino Fruit machines.
17. I believe that voting is more than a Right, it’s a Privilege… and I take it very seriously.
18. I used to smoke cigarettes… very heavy smoking, yes I did. October 11 has marked my 8-year of being smoke-free.
19. I have a “thing” for computers and internet.
20. I am afraid someday I’ll die alone (lonely) in the house. I’m scared stupid.
21. I have a quick wit and love puns as in play on words, sometimes on different senses of the same word and sometimes on the similar sense or sound of different words.
22. I have a quick temper.
23. I cannot tolerate people who are ignorant, intolerant, rude, liars or megalomaniacs.
24. I am quirky and I have an idiosyncrasy and I think that’s endearing.
25. I have suffered from a family disorder since I was about 13 years old.
26. Other than “The Grinch”, I love Jim Carrey’s humor.
27. I am an “Unlucky Man” that doesn’t quite understand Luck.
28. I know how to shoot a firearm and I own a G3. I think I am good at it.
29. My ex girlfriend @* was the first girl that has made me feel s*** without causing me to lose my self-respect.
30. I have an artistic streak - can draw, paint, sculpt, sing, play instruments on beginner’s scale.
31. I can’t knit, crochet, sew, quilt, needlepoint, embroider, cross-stitch or create stained glass panels – but I can dance and party at a level of mediocrity and with the right partner.
32. I was a high jumping athlete in Kapouti primary school but never made it to the Olympics. No members of my family (parents, aunties, uncles or cousins) are athletic in the least or rich or famous.
33. I have always felt that I have being let down by my parents. I was always living up to “my potential”.
34. I have never been sure of exactly what I had the potential to do, other than get into trouble with work.
35. I have had two many Mistakes with bad situations and would do so again, should the mood strike me.
36. I love almost all kinds of music.
37. I used to play cards. Once I win a BMW 18i in Melbourne casino.
38. I play backgammon and I always enjoy it. I hate to loose. Once I win the Littlehampton trophy.
39. I am afraid of dying, but I believe there’s something “after”.
40. I truly believe that I was a politician in another life.
41. I find nothing appealing or exciting about autumn whatsoever.
42. I have never seen a ghost or an Alien. I hope there is intelligent life on other planets.
43. I think I would like to see an Alien, but I’m not sure.
44. I am a touchy-feely, romantically sensual person who occasionally likes to play the “bad boy”.
45. I enjoy s**…a lot.
46. I’m adventurous, spontaneous but at the same time, keep a level head on my shoulders.
47. Sometimes my fear of losing control keeps me from trying things I think I might like.
48. I was a self employ (once) with 3 own fast food restaurants for many years.
49. I believe in Jesus Christ, which states, “man is the essence of God” and believe that we’d could be better persons if more people followed HIM.
50. I won’t let my arms or legs dangle over the edge of the bed. I know, logically, there’s nothing under the bed, but still…you never know.
51. I am a social drinker and definitely not George Best.
52. I have never smoke pot, grass or did any other drugs never in my life.
53. I am a Christian Orthodox I wish I had more religious faith so I become a more church able person or something.
54. I like to meet His All Holiness, BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch.
55. I am very concerned with what others think of me. Not in a “keeping up with the savoir vivre” way, but it really bothers me if someone doesn’t like me.
56. I have been fired once in my life and it was the best thing that happened to me.
57. I‘ve been to hell. I’ve being to military prison. I’ve done my time. I served four months.
58. I’ve learned to never work for bosses that have totally different views on the business. I won’t work for a lady boss.
59. My kids names are: Panos (Panayiotis), Andria, Alexia and Stefanos. They say I have another kid in Norway but I’ve never saw so I can’t tell.
60. I can’t wait to get my managerial position back and get away with all the psycho bullshit.
61. I like to keep my girlfriend on her toes.
62. I like to take a peek in people’s bathroom cupboards when I’m over at their house.
63. I love good gossip, but don’t like to pass on hurtful things.
64. I am always broke.
65. I have always fervently wished that I could have a house… really a house of my own - my own house.
66. I appear far more confident and self assured than I really am.
67. I enjoy being spoiled – but with little spontaneous things. Do not bring me any flowers unless I’m dead.
68. A good cuddle is almost as relaxing as good sex….I said “almost”.
69. I have had many one night stands and done a few pity f*cks. They’re not worth it.
70. I’ve only had one two NONE “surprise parties in my life.
71. I hate fishing unless is fishing for babes.
72. Once I worked in a pizza shop as a delivery boy, in a barber shop as barber boy and in a mechanic’s garage.
73. The girl I like told me “let’s see how it goes” and now we have 4,000 miles in between us.
74. Birthdays sucks, but I’m good at remembering people’s name days, birthdays and anniversaries.
75. I have made two marriage proposals in my life.
76. I’ve being accepted in both of them both with my wife.
77. I do not regret the marriage as I learned a lot about myself and had some pampers experiences.
78. I can’t get along with everyone or anyone.
79. My only sister Georgia, was born with down syndrome and lived in an institution for children in need.
80. She took the long journey to heaven five years ago, at the age of 35 as she had lived her hell on earth.
81. I love and respect my parents by I always wanted to be adopted by other family.
82. I have been told I grew up in “the Kollifas family” by my aunties since my own family wasn’t in a position to do it.
83. My parents were NOT perfect, NOT even normal but I don’t begrudge them anything that they may have done wrong. It was God’s will. It wasn’t up to them.
84. I am now a parent.
85. I am definitely doing many things wrong.
86. I was, never the teacher’s pet, but generally my teachers always loved me.
87. After high school was over, I went to IXET then to Chichester Hotel College. I loved England and the great greenery. I rate England as my second country.
88. Did I mention that I’m adventurous, spontaneous and like to have fun?
89. I have promised myself that I will never regret any of my actions… only my inactions and sometimes my reactions, but if I ever get the chance to go back? I’ll do many things different way.
90. I love the sea and cannot imagine my self not living by the water or some kind.
91. I have petted and fed a donkey, pork, lambs, chickens, sheep, (back in Kapouti) and it was an incredible experience. I dream of my own farm with a little cottage in it. (a dream will remain)
92. I’m looking forward to being one of those old Men that’s not afraid to speak his mind and can tell his teenage grandkids stories that will make them say, “Grandpa, you were SO cool!” and shock their parents.
93. I believe in destiny and that everything happens for a reason.
94. I never wanted to be the movie star, I just wanted to date’em, but as a child my dream was to study music and become a singer.
95. I’m a hotel manager, study hotel management, specialist in F&B.
96. I love having my picture taken and I take dares.
97. I’d like to be about 7kg lighter than I am, but am coming to grips with the fact that it will probably never happen.
98. Unless I go back to smoking.
99. I’m a little competitive…but only when it’s something I know I can win. I win!
100. I have 5 aunties from my mother's side and no uncles (total of 6). We are all 15 cousins in total with 20 offspring.
101. I have 3 aunties and 4 uncles from my father's side (total of 8). We are all 16 cousins in total with 30 offspring.
102. I hate hunting.
103. I love romantic movies and I adore Tom Hunks, Meg Ryan, Demi Moore, Richard Geere but above all I love Julia Roberts.
104. Every time I fly, during takeoff and landing I do my cross.
105. I love the show ‘’Oi takkoi’’ in Cy and ‘’Eastenders’’ in Uk. Mr Takkos reminds me of my self in many ways.
106. I never lived with my parents, never had a family house.
107. I droved a 1985 Fiat Ritmo, with the following sticker: ‘giving sense to life’
108. My favorite singer is Anna Vissi. I never had the opportunity to see her live.
109. I doubt I will ever get married again or have family.
110. My ‘blood-pressure’ is high, hence the house-rent.
111. I have very soft fingers. People used to tell me I never did any hard work.
112. In my left ear, I have a tiny hole for an earring, since 1997.
113. I use to paint my big toenail, but never the rest of my toenails or my fingernails.
114. I’m more Liberal than Conservative, more Democrat than republican, but I could be more Wrong than Right. Ideologically, I am a socialist.
115. I was always reading to my kids many times I was ‘hard’ on them.
116. In the 1998 election, I voted for G. Klerides. Thank God for deprogramming.
117. My favorite burger from McDonalds is Big Mac with extra slice of cheese, no onion no pickles.
118. I love reading current affair, I follow all kind news.
119. I rarely cook. I know how, but I just don’t enjoy it.
120. When I’m depressed, I play some happy Greek music ‘laika’ and dance in my room.
121. I wish I enjoyed exercise.
122. I relax by watching cartoons or romantic films.
123. I like amusement parks especially Disneyland in Paris.
124. I never scuba-dived, but I dived from Nissi beach rock.
125. I think the grossest thing in the world is when someone smokes a cigarette and drinks a glass of milk at the same time.
126. There’s a lot about me that I don’t say here on my blog, a lot I’m afraid to say.
127. The best teacher I’ve ever had is my German teacher Her (Mr.) Michalopoulos at IXET Institute in Nicosia. Once he visited me in the army.
128. I have never bought or sold anything on eBay.
129. I prepare and eat such a cool sandwiches with ‘poly-beef’ and cucumber or row halloumi with tomato in village bread.
130. I use to donate blood every 6 months. Not any more, hence the blood-pressure.
131. Often I have trouble sleeping because my mind races.
132. I recently had a strange dream: ‘Πήγα για δουλειά σε μια οικογένεια που είχανε δικό τους ξενοδοχείο το οποίο δεν θυμάμαι καθόλου. Στην οικογένεια ήτανε 4 αδέρφια, 3 άνδρες και μια κοπέλα. Η κοπέλα έκανε έρωτα με ένα άνδρα σε ένα δωμάτιο και εγώ το γνώριζα. Άλλη μέρα πάλι το ίδιο, με άλλο άνδρα και σε άλλο δωμάτιο, πάλι εγώ το γνώριζα. Ο ένας της αδερφός την βρήκε στο δωμάτιο με το φίλο της και ήθελε να της κάνει κακό. Μπήκε στη μέση ο άλλος αδερφός για να μεσολαβήσει, αλλά στον καυγά πάνω ο ένας αδερφός πυροβόλησε και σκότωσε τον άλλον. Μου είπανε να μην πω τίποτα και σε κανέναν. Εγώ πήγα και κρύφτηκα για να μην με βρουν, επειδή φοβόμουνα, επειδή ήξερα ίσως να με σκότωναν και εμένα. Ο νεκρός αδερφός, ντυμένος με άσπρο κουστούμι ερχότανε και με έβρισκε και μου έλεγε πως είναι, εντάξει, δεν έχει παράπονο από τον αδερφό του που τον σκότωσε και πως πρέπει να το ξεχάσω και να μην αναφέρω τίποτα. Εγώ επέμενα πως για το δίκαιο του και το άδικο του θανάτου του, έπρεπε να μιλήσω. Δεν ζούμε στο μεσαίωνα, είναι άδικο που σκοτώθηκε για την αδερφή του. Ήταν δικαίωμα της να κάνει ότι θέλει.’
133. I buy most of my clothes from label shops, especially Burberry.
134. I use only Christian Dior deodorants and Fahrenheit is my favorite perfume. I could just huff it.
135. I’m an SMS maniac. Love to message my friends..
136. Some day I’ll own a Rolex and drive a Rolls Royce. (In other life maybe)
137. Favorite kind of doughnut: Cyprus doughnut-loukoumades from kyrillis next to the old GSP.
138. I’m a yellow belt in karate. I took it for a while in 3rd grade but then got sick of it, never practiced ever since.
139. The next book I want to read is ‘The Zahir’ by Paulo Coelho.
140. I talk to myself sometimes, and I’m mortified when I get caught doing it.
141. I need to have more intelligent discussions with people who disagree with my views.
142. I want to learn how to do simple building repairs.
143. I’m slowly getting over the whole turning-40 thing. I was in bad shape for a while…took it hard. Now the 40ness is in the background, not something I think about every day.
144. My father’s father was an officer of the Red Cross in the Second World War. I never benefit from any of his retirement checks. (Died 1977)
145. The first car I owned was a Ford corsair with number plate CY22, a gift from my father in law.
146. I’m terrible at bowling, but I enjoy it anyway. I don’t go to get a high score.
147. In the house where I grew up, I left my army-toys in full battle mode covered with fresh green leafs from my garden and in the hope of returning back shortly.… that was 30 years ago, hence to Turkish invasion.
148. I get bored quickly. I like to have the TV on while I sit at the computer, and even then I usually have a book or magazine handy to flip through while WebPages load.
149. Somehow I can’t find a photo of myself which represents me, well and which I like to post online. I end up sending the worst one of all.
150. I like dancing. Last few years it’s Greek dancing… ellinadika-orthadika.
151. I grew up in Kapouti and I love it. I’ll be back one day and then I’d love to be your guide.
152. I can be stubborn and too straight forward.
153. I am not listening to others when they try to rule me and talking too much.
154. When travelling I like discovering different cultures. One of the reasons I loved England – it was my first experience of so different.
155. My middle name is Panayiotou (my father’s name). My father use to be a shepherd but after the war he become a builder. Now he is a pensioner and remarried.
156. My first dog’s name was ‘Ricky’ and got killed by a car.
157. I drink coca-cola and margarita on the rocks with salt.
158. I have two computers at home one of them doesn’t work and is in pieces.
159. I hate Starbucks and every other self service coffee places. Coffee is my passion and I like it to be served in china porcelain.
160. I hate wallets. I never had one.
161. Best car I ever had was the ‘Citroen xandia’, it end up total lost in a car crash by my ex-wife.
162. My favorite city is Paris, once I went to Baku Azerbaijan.
163. I was born in my mother’s house and not in a hospital. I was born on the sofa with the help of a nanny-mammy.
164. I’m not convinced that humans are the smartest animals on the planet.
165. I still give people the benefit of the doubt.
166. There is always something going on inside my head, but it might not be all me.
167. I fall in love quickly, and out of love slowly.
168. The loves of my life love the loves of their lives somewhere else.
169. I trust people perhaps more than I should.
170. Movies I’ve seen too many times: ‘sleepless in Seattle’ ‘pretty woman’ ‘you’ve got mail’ ‘Notting hill’ etc
171. I do not read the manuals.
172. I discovered that water is bad for laptops, especially after seen a small girl cleaning around the house, washing the dishes and then she washed out the laptop’s keyboard…
173. I have too many email addresses.
174. I lived through the whole internet excitement, but didn’t invest in eBay when I should have.
175. I was a stock market semi-broker once. I’m broke ever since.
176. I never return phone calls, I’m horrible at this, but I do so with text messages.
177. I know the difference between ‘’your’’ and ‘‘you’re’’ as well as ‘‘there’’ ‘’their’’ and ‘’they’re’’.
178. I don’t do credit cards last time was 9 years ago. I’m more relaxed now.
179. I’ve lost my passport once… (It was stolen) but I still know who I am.
180. One of the greatest joys of life is when a child smiles at you… I had four of those smiles.
181. I believe that there’s more to Life than to do lists, but they help.
182. I don’t like unfinished business, but I love car wash.
183. I believe in Santa Claus…Ayios Vasilis in my country... but shhhh
184. I love football / soccer and I support APOEL of Cy, Olympiakos of GR and Man UTD of UK, Roma of IT.
185. My love BBQ especially the traditional Cypriote way.
186. I still love Duran-Duran after 20 years.
187. I love shopping but on the other hand, I am a good shopping buddy.
188. This website was born in January/2006 after a disaster time with MSN spaces witch they took my space away on two months punishment after a stupid picture and with out warning. I love blog.com
189. I have brown eyes, dark brown short hair, and a rather ‘’baby’’ face.
190. I love Mediterranean Sea, Med kitchen especially oil and olives, in general…. Anything about Mediterranean LIFE & STYLE
191. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m mostly attracted to skinny pretty girls.
192. I’m a fan of George Michael, I dislike Elton John, I respect Michael Jackson and i hate boy George.
193. I’m fascinated by etymology (study of the origins of words)
194. Greek Fame story is ruining Greek music.
195. Ancient Greeks had ‘Helene of Troy’, modern Greeks have ‘Helene of Eurovision’. Helena you are ‘My Number One’.
196. I think all the arguments against circumcision are valid, but I guess it is just tradition.
197. I have very quick reflexes.
198. My favorite numbers are: 20, 1, 14.
199. I was born on the 21st of December, last day of Sagittarius, but as I’ve said before… Birthdays sucks.
200. I’m really glad I finally finished this.
