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Με Φιλότιμο is the way I try to live my life.

Με Φιλότιμο is the way I try to live my life. Φιλότιμο is a part of our Greek identity and I am proud to be Greek. I am an honest, (I'm told) too honest, too loyal (to a fault), too caring, and (allegedly ;) ) an intelligent man. I always try to play fair, to trust, to be honorable. When I give advice to someone it’s what’s good for them even if it hurts me. (Maybe it’s old fashioned but it’s so I can sleep at night). I work in Boston. I am of Greek descent. I was born in New Zealand (A Greek Kiwi) and came to the U.S. as a teenager. I love to travel to Greece as often as possible. I would like to live in Greece at some point and possibly do some traveling from there, that’s something that should be discussed with my future better half I reckon. I would like to meet an honest, caring, intelligent person, with both feet planted firmly on the ground. Beautiful to me (it’s said that “one man’s food is another man’s poison”) and has a kind, patient, and understanding heart. She doesn't play games, or is (too) crazy. (It's been pointed out, that unbeknownst to me, I'm actually attracted to crazy women :) ) Key is intelligent conversation to understand each other, and have lots of laughs. It’s not just about me. Na exei kalles arxes. Na agapaei tin Ellada. Na einai eksipni, kai evestiti. Lepti stis koinonikes tis sxeseis, Na sevete tin oikogeneia mou, opos kai ego tha sevome tin diki tis. Life is a little sweeter when you have someone (Τον άνθρωπο σου) to share it with. :)

Appearance
Best Feature
Eyes
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Hazel
Physique
A few extra pounds
Height
5'  5"   (165 cm)
Family Roots
Greek
Race
White / Caucasian
My Lifestyle
Smoking
Non-Smoker
Drinking
Socially
Has Kids
Yes
Wants Kids
Maybe
Religion
Greek Orthodox
Education
Some College
Occupation
Law Enforcement / Military
Income
I'll tell you later
Exercise
Regularly
Politics
I'll tell you later
What languages do you speak?
English, Greek
Favorite Music
Acoustic, Alternative, Blues, Classical, Classic Rock, Dance / Electronica / House, Gospel, Hard Rock / Metal, Latin, Middle Eastern / Persian / Arabic, Rock & Roll, New Age, Punk, Rap / Hip-Hop, Reggae, Religious
Favorites
Favorite Actors
Mel Gibson/Morgan Freeman/Connery/Caine/Sidney Poitier/John Malkovich/Anthony Hopkins/Denzel Washington/Philip Seymour Hoffman/Ian Mckellan/Armand Assante/Antonio Banderas/Al Pacino/Robert Deniro/Hugh Jackman/Heath Ledger/Tim Roth/Robin Williams/Robert Duvall/Alan Rickman/Orlando Bloom/Gerard Depardieu/Kostas Arzoglou /Val Kilmer/Tom Hardy/Edward Woodward, Gerard Butler, Jeremy Irons too bloody many to name.
Favorite Actresses
Aliki Vougiouklaki/Rena Vlahopoulou/Kariofilia Karabeti/Audrey Hepburn/Jeniffer Lawrence/Tessa Thompson/Sandra Bullock/Kate Beckinsale/Helen Mirren/Judi Dench/Emilia Clarke/Emma Thompson/Keira Knightly/Natalie Portman/Kathy Bates/Kate Blanchettt/Rachel Weisz/Peggy Stathakopoulou/Filareti Komninou, Emma Stone, Holly Grainger. Okay can’t help myself Aubrey Plaza she’s bloody funny with just the right amount of crazy. Lol
Favorite Artists
Domenikos Theotokopoulos/Stylianos Tsopanoglou, My cousin Alexandra K.
Favorite Athletes
Pele the Greatest Footballer (Soccer Player) of all time/Bruce Lee/Mohammed Ali.
Favorite Authors
Steven Runciman, Donald M. Nicol, J.R.R. Tolkien, Nikos Kazantzakis, Alexandre Dumas (pere), Charles Dickens, Ernest Hemingway, Oscar Wilde. Poets Hlias Katsoulis, Lina Nikolakopoulou, Elytis, Cavafy.
Favorite Bands
The Stone Ponys with Linda Ronstadt/Just was reminded Squeeze /Tom Waits/Xatzigiannis/Dalaras/Adelfia Katsimixas/Arvanitaki/Louis D. Armstrong /Inna/George Michael/Prince/The Smiths if I didn’t mention them and lots more
Favorite Hangouts
Kastrosikia, Parga, Lefkada, Rodos, Krete, too many places to name in Greece.
Favorite Books
Belisarius: The Last Roman General by Hughes/The Templar Papers By Karen Ralls & Oddvar Olsen/The Last Pagan: Julian the Apostate by Murdoch/Trabezon: The Last Greek Empire/The Silmarillion(My friend Patrick keeps telling me I’m the only one he knows whose ever read it. I suspect it’s not a compliment lol) The Hobbit, The LOTR, Narses: Hammer of the Goths-Fauber/Anabasis-Xenophon/The Blight of Asia-G. Horton/Le Morte d’Arthur-Sir Thomas Mallory in English of course.
Favorite Cities
Athens, Thessaloniki, Wellington, Boston.
Favorite Clothing Stores
The ones that have quality clothes. I'm allergic to polyester and it figures in my line of work I had to wear that stuff.
Favorite Colors
Blue/Green/Black/White/Orange.
Favorite Country
Greece/New Zealand
Favorite Drinks
Water, Rodakino xoris anthrakiko, Perrier.
Favorite Fashion Designers
My mum.
Favorite Fast Foods
Well he's not Fast Food but Leonard Cohen-Poet, Song Writer & Philosopher he wrote the song "Hallelujah".
Favorite Magazines
Archaeology Magazine/Odyssey Magazine
Favorite Comedies
The Hitman’s Bodyguard/A Million Ways to Die in the West/The Princess Bride/Thor: Ragnarok/Spy/Crazy, Stupid, Love/She's Out Of My league/Monty Python and the Holy Grail... That Rabbit's Dynamite!!/Austin (Danger) Powers Baby!!/Forgetting Sarah Marshall/History of the World Part 2/Eirini-Aristophanes (In the Pontiako dialect, Hilarious!) , Midsummer Nights Dream/Taming of the Shrew-Shakespeare and what's really funny is the Greek name for taming of the shrew- Η Στριγγλα που Εγινε Αρνακι :)
Favorite Dramas
Rogue Heroes/Ektelesi too Frenti Germanou/Vammena Kokkina Malia/Cyrano De Bergerac-G. Depardieu/The Man Who Would Be King-Connery,Caine/Robin & Marion-Connery, Hepburn/The Falcon & The Snowman/The Order-Heath Ledger
Favorite Horror Movies
NO! They traumatize the soul.
Favorite Action Movies
V for Vendetta/To Live and Die in L.A./The Kingdom of Heaven/Cyrano De Bergerac-Gerrard Depardieu.
Favorite News Anchor
Well sort of How about John Oliver? Well informed and bloody funny! WKRP in Cincinnati-Johnny Fever-Anchor, Les Nessman-Reporter. ;) One who doesn't B.S. I don't think they exist.
Favorite Night Clubs
The Roxy, and The Zanzibar (I went twice maybe more LOL with my brother Alex :P) Circa 1990's
Favorite Place To Be Kissed
Tell you later.
Favorite Plays
Eirini-Aristophanes (In the Pontiako dialect, Hilarious!) , Midsummer Nights Dream/Taming of the Shrew (The Greek title is "Η Στρίγγλα που έγινε αρνάκι"). bloody hilarious!-Shakespeare/Phantom of the Opera.
Favorite Politicians
Ion Dragoumis, Ioannis Kapodistrias, Eleutherios Venizelos.
Favorite Sports Teams
New England Patriots, The New Zealand All Blacks Rugby team, New Zealand All Whites Soccer team. Ethniki Ellada.
Favorite Quote From A Movie
As you wish! Have fun storming the castle!-The Princess Bride/I had an unforchunate shmelting akshident- Goldmember ;) Oh totally for "Hump or Death" History of the World Part 2 Mel Brooks.
Favorite Restaurants
Chris’s Ruth Steakhouse.***More Quotes from a Movie: The only good thing that you've got going for you is that you have no shame. :)
Favorite Songs At The Moment
Did you say favorite lyrics from a song? A thousand miles seems pretty far But they've got planes and trains and cars I'd walk to you if I had no other way Our friends would all make fun of us And we'll just laugh along because we know That none of them have felt this way Delilah, I can promise you That by the time we get through The world will never ever be the same And you're to blame/I keep forgetting how beautiful the song “Gynaika” by Kostas Makedonas/Renaissance-Paolo Buonvino & Skin/Paramythi-Orfeas Peridis/Neraida-Socrates Malama/Shape of My Heart-Sting/Snowman-Sia/Flashbacks-Inna/Indila-Derniere Danae/Someone Like You-Adele/Δεν θα δακρύσουν πια για σένα-Πυξ Λαξ/Κανένας μόνος & Άγγιγμα Ψυχής Χατζηγιαννης/ Rapture-Alok & Daniel Blume/Moving Pictures-What about Me/Mono Mia fora & Gynaika-Makedonas/Denis-Blondie/House of Memories & Death of a Bachelor-Panic at the Disco/Only the Good Die Young-Billy Joel/I've Been Waiting-Lil Peep/Thunderclouds-LSD/Perfect-Ed Sheeran & Andrea Bocelli/Mystery Girl-Roy Orbison (Not ῾Μυστηρια Γυναικα' LOL) To Allo mou miso-Ploutarxos/Fall For You(Cover)-Michael & Justin/Antikrista-Glukeria Makedonas/Gyftisa Mera-Poulopoulos/Rosa-Mitropanos.
Favorite Sports
Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Rugby (First time I played rugby properly though I broke this guys front tooth) so I'd rather watch I reckon.
Favorite Stocks
Apple, Boeing, Raytheon, Apple. Did I say Apple? ;)
Favorite TV Comedies
Will & Grace/Mike & Molly/Frasier/King of Queens/Kai oi pantremeni exoun psyxi.
Favorite TV Dramas
Medici Masters of Florence/The Borgias with Jeremy Irons/House of the Dragon/Rings of Power/Blacklist/Suits/The Musketeers/Poldark/Grimm/Jack Ryan/Vikings/Game of Thrones/Ektelesi-Tou Frenti Germanou/Rescue Me/Designated Survivor/The Last Kingdom/The Expanse.
Favorite TV News Sources
BBC/Reuters/Although I question the information with my own knowledge base and common sense attempting to sort out the serious facts and shameless propaganda that is sold through the media.
Favorite Foods
Pastichio, Souvlaki me pita/Gyro and Nistisimi Spanakopita from Greece. Russian Peroushki, Romanian Mititei, Fish n Chips from New Zealand.
Favorite Styles Of Music
All! NOT country! Hmmm I like Bob Dylan, but that's Folk I hope. :) I like Avicii. Maybe I got sick of it when I was a little boy. Like a Friggin Rhinestone Cowboy!AX! LOL!
Interests
Acting
I love it.
Animals
Love them.
Antiques
Books, China, Paintings, and Furniture.
Art
Agia Sofia, Constantinople. Inside the Dome way up is a frescoe of the Panagia & baby Christ sitting on her lap. Breathtaking!
Astrology
Taurus, Taurean Dragon.
Astronomy
Alkman, literally light years ahead of his time.
Barbecues
Yes.
Board Games
Monopoly, Risk.
Business Finance
What about it? I find it interesting that we use financial planners to help us manage our money properly and we pay them we’re told we should have a 6 month cushion in case of emergencies and the attitude we the public have when people are in financial difficulty is they should have planned better and not receive any help. Yet large corporations do not pay taxes nor spend money on financial planners only accountants so as not to pay taxes and are bailed out by the government (our money) to whom they don’t pay taxes. Did I mention they don’t pay taxes because the loopholes were created for just that purpose. Government support is, or so I’m told by conservatives only happens in “Commi” countries. And yet, Corporations use government bailouts as their cushion no financial planners needed. What a scam!
Camping
Why!!!!????? There are hotels (NICE ONES!) all over the place. Hotels! No flapping entrance door that needs to be secured.
Card Games
Snap, Uno, Agorasto, Remi, Kseri. :)
Cars
The movie? ;)
Children
Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man. Rabindranath Tagore
Circus
Barnum & Bailey/Cirque de soleil
Comedy
Adds spice to life. Kevin Hart, John Belushi, Sarah Silverman, Frasier.George Carlin, Xari Klynn/Antonis Kanakis/Jim Jeffries/ and that silly guy “The Machine”.
Community Service
I serve my community. That is my chosen profession.
Cooking
I can cook if I need to.
Dancing
Love it.
Dating
I thought I was done at one point. Guess not.
Dogs and Cats
You mean Raining Cats & Dogs? (Dogs)
Drawing
My kids (All 3) are fine artists.
Electronics
Iphone, Imac, Ipad?
Exercise
3 times a week, 5 when I get going, or as often as I can. :)
Football
You mean soccer aye?
Gambling
I'm learning the slots. :) Not that it's a matter of rocket science, just fun. :)
Gardening
Elpitha does it. :)
Guns
A part of my job.
Internet
Very useful, actually frighteningly so. Especially when I perform investigations.
Live Concerts
Panos Kiamos,Clapton, Elton John, Rush, English Beat, Mitropanos, Terzis, Dalaras, Xatzigiannis, Arvanitaki, Alkinoos Ioannindis
Math
Very useful. The basic stuff for everyday. I don’t need to use it to measure the circumference of the earth like Eratosthenes. ;)
Medicine
Should be free for everyone. A basic human right.
Movies
Oh yeah! I Love them!
Opera
Phantom of the....
Painting
The house?
Pets
Alex was our family pet, but he grew up and went to college. ;)
Philosophy
Where there is love, there is God, and where there is God there is forgiveness. By me. I'm not asking for it cause it's done. Beauty
Photography
Song of the moment or maybe the past: The Stone Ponys w Linda Ronstadt-Different Drum(Love her voice & It reminds of my brother Alex)/Dire Straits -Romeo & Juliet from the Album “Making Movies”.
Politics
A forum? Healthcare should be free for everyone. Paid through our taxes. If someone actually thinks through the whole scenario without idiots piping in, they will see how it’s paid and costs us less. If someone wants more service for their healthcare they can pay for a higher level of it. The elderly shouldn't have to pay health insurance or taxes. :P. There are no free rides in this world unless you’re wealthy. Oh and the trickle down economics theory is just that…. a theory. Doesn't work unless you fantasize that it does. That’s what we always hear, fantasy when it come to that. My son brought this to my attention, he said isn't it interesting that it's popular and smart to be wealthy and receive government subsidies or government handouts then you're a smart businessman, but if you're poor (and you need it) and get it, you are looked down upon, or you're considered a slacker, which isn't true. Marketing changes the sheep's opinions.
Psychology
Useful.
Radio
Free Europe?
Reading
Love reading as much as possible. I’m bloody passionate about it….. Well I’m passionate about almost everything I do.
Religion
Greek Orthodox.
Running
I’m happy to say I’m back to it. :)
School
A classical education is a must. Parents teach your kids right from wrong! Yes it's your job! Teach them to be understanding and have a semblance of reasoning, fairness and responsibility. We call it proper cricket where I'm from. The world needs good, caring, loving, kind people.
Shopping
Love to shop, it can be fun. I'm a terrible shopper though.
Singing
In the car/shower. :)
Sky Diving
I don't think it's a good idea to jump out of a perfectly good airplane unless there's something wrong with it.
Snowboarding
Great sport! Not for me.
Soccer
The best sport in the world.
Stock Market
Apple/Boeing/Raytheon/BTCS
Technology
Useful.
Television
Yes.
Tennis
Another great sport.
Theater
Eirene-Aristophanes sta Pontiaka/Phantom of the Opera/Taming of the Shrew/Othello.
Traveling
To Greece. The navel of the world. :)
Video Games
Golden Eye with Alex. :)
Walking
Good exercise/Part of my job, that’s why they call someone in my line of work “A Flatfoot”.
Writing
Analytical/Therapeutic.
Personality
Adventurousness Somewhat Daring
Affectionateness Very Doting
Trustingness Somewhat Gullible
Confidence Average
Independence Average
Mood Intense
Romance Very Romantic
Sociability Somewhat Extroverted
Thought Process Somewhat Artistic
Tolerance Somewhat Unbending
Lifestyle
Dress Somewhat Casual
Energy Average
Go Party Rarely
Religion Average
Neatness Somewhat Neat
Punctuality Often Late
Spending Somewhat Spendthrift
Work Ethic Driven
Insights
Describe the perfect evening.
We could watch the sun set on Santorini. It's beautiful there, or Krete, or Lefkada, or any one of our beautiful islands. Then we could go out to a nice place where we can talk, the food is great, and the music better. Truth be said, anywhere!! With that special person. I'm a sucker when it comes to romance. :)Seasons are changing, And waves are crashing, And stars are falling all for us. :) or maybe 1000 miles seems pretty far, but they’ve got planes, and trains and cars, I’d walk to you if I had no other way.
Describe your perfect weekend.
See above :)
Do you believe in love at first sight?
Yes. There is also love that you don't realize it has happened to you. Sometimes we don't see it right in front of us. (Guys are blind this way, or dense ;) ).... I guess that it's still up for debate. :)
How many kids would you like to have?
As many as God gives us the joy to have. Did I mention I love the names Danae, Anastasia, and Alexandros. :)
How important is someone's physical appearance to you?
I need to be attracted to her and have strong feelings for her. I Love faces. :)
If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
To fly. So people can see what's up. Lol. :P
What is the purpose of marriage?
According to Greek Mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs and a head with two faces. Fearing their power, Zeus split them into two separate beings, condemning them to spend their lives in search of their other halves.”― Plato, The Symposium..... To be in love. To Have beautiful children (If possible), and to have a Beautiful Life Together.
What is the most important lesson that you've learned?
To Hope! It's more important than we realize. To Hope! I was just looking at someone’s profile and she reminded me of something a very wise person told me. To never go to bed angry at each other. (Thanks BlueSky :) )
What do your friends like about you most?
My honesty, my Loyalty, mySsincerity. That I care about them and love them. I hug them and kiss them in hopes that it makes them uncomfortable, but really it's because I love them :) Oh! And that I can be silly and goofy.
What do your friends tease you about the most?
I like to eat my pizza or almost anything for that matter with a knife and fork. (I think that's a Kiwi thing). That I know table manners and the proper etiquette. Being late, sometimes I act like a confused professor. Bloody hopeless. LOL... Oh yeah and to be chasing my kids to do their homework over the phone while I'm at work. :)
What gets on your nerves?
Injustice, people preying on or BULLYING (OUTRAGED!!) others. Gossip!!! Bad Bloody Drivers! Automatic toilet flushers :) and Although texting and emails can be fun, one can lose a lot in translation because they are impersonal. The personal factor is eliminated so something serious can be taken lightly & vis a versa. This can be bloody devastating to a relationship. So texting too... Well too much texting, but as I said 12 pages ago it's impersonal!
What is the most important thing in a relationship?
Honesty, Trust, Love, Mutual Admiration, Loyalty, Consideration, and I'd be a liar if I didn't say sex.
What's the best age to get married?
Honestly, girls about 27 and up. Guys 35 maybe 37 and up. Depends on their maturity. Most women mature earlier and know what they want. Guys want to look around. In the end it's having things in common, the same goals, wants, and needs. This is more prominent in guys that are about 4-12 more years older than the woman I reckon.
What turns you off?
Gossip!!! Αχαριστία. Lies! Να κοροϊδεύει ο ένας τον άλλο. Being taken for granted. Being used. Games. Did I say Αχαριστία!!?
What turns you on?
I'm Greek. Eimaste thermi anthropi.
What do you hope to be doing five years from now?
I've spent my life looking forward to things that I may or will do. (I still do this because I have hope). Although very hard to do, I will try to follow MLK's suggestion, to take one step at a time and just have faith that it will happen. I would spend my time with my wife, or significant other, (and family if possible) in Greece for a part of the year maybe 6 months, and then somewhere else warm (maybe travel around Greece & Europe, Bali, Fiji, Australia, New Zealand or maybe closer to home I reckon. Although, that’s up for discussion, considering that my significant other would be part of the decision making. Just being together enjoying each other's company would make me happy.
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