Before the day is over, my attempt to avoid incurring the eternal wrath of the Olympic gods: happy name day Zeus! Χρόνια πολλά και καλά!

Lendas, south of Crete, at 6:30 in the morning 31 degrees celcius in the sun, 28 degrees in the shadow

A very funny and VERY talkative 12 months old baby. I'd hate to be on HER wrong side when she grows up. http://is.gd/XtM9

Yay! My marriage certificate from Bilzen, Belgium, just arrived, in 10 languages, including Greek! Public Service, what a concept!

The website of ΚΕΠ states that the local ΚΕΠ office issues residence certificates (βεβαίωση έγγραφης). The local ΚΕΠ in Iraklio doesn't.

is wondering why the Aliens Bureau of the Greek police wants 5 (five) passport photo's. Not 2, not 4, but 5. Nobody makes a set of 5 photos.

My brain gets in the way when trying to speak Greek. Slow stupid brain, leave me alone.

It is a rare person [...] who is naturally inclined to sit still for 17 years in school, and then indefinitely at work. http://is.gd/IPWi

Negative emotions tend to be insulating, positive emotions expose us to the common elements of rejection and heartbreak. http://is.gd/Fw80

When she dances, every Greek woman is a queen.