2021-2025: Economics & Politics (But Mostly Economics, Let's Be Honest)
Chester University welcomed a young man with a dream: to become an interest rates trader. Little did they know they were getting a student who would turn every seminar into a discussion about market trends. Economics & Politics degree? More like Economics & More Economics (with a side of trading talk)!
๐๐ฐ MUM'S BUYING! Chris filling the trolley with EVERYTHING at the uni shop! When mum's paying, it's time to stock up like you're preparing for a zombie apocalypse! ๐๐
โ๏ธ๐ TROLLEY AIRLINES! Chris using the trolley handle to lift off the ground into flying position! Who needs a scooter when you've got a shopping trolley? Peak uni student energy! ๐๐
๐๐ FULL FLIGHT MODE ACTIVATED! Chris in COMPLETE flight position - both feet AND arms off the trolley! This is what happens when you give a uni student a shopping trolley and freedom! ๐โ๏ธ
๐ฉโ๐ฆ๐ PROUD MUM MOMENT! Lisa with her uni student at a restaurant. That look says "Yes, this is my son who just flew around the supermarket on a trolley." Still proud though! ๐โค๏ธ
๐จ๐ถ PREMIER INN VIBES! Chris casually strolling outside the Premier Inn. Living that uni student luxury life! When you need a break from campus, why not? ๐๐
๐ญ๐ถ OPERA LEGENDS! Chris holding baby nephew Niarcos in Cyprus - both looking like they're performing at the Royal Opera House! "LAAAAA!" ๐ต Uncle Chris teaching the next generation! ๐๐จ๐พ
๐๏ธ๐ถ THE STARE DOWN! Chris and Niarcos locked in an intense eye contact battle. "I can explain interest rates to you right now, little man." Niarcos: "Please don't." ๐๐ญ
โ๐จโ๐ฆ FATHER-SON COFFEE TIME! Chris and Savvas catching up over coffee. Quality time together discussing life, uni, and everything in between. Beautiful moment! ๐โ
๐๐ THE CHIP SHOWDOWN! Savvas in his Adidas hat mid-chip-bite while Chris in the purple hoodie looks on. That's not eating, that's PERFORMANCE ART! Father-son bonding, one chip at a time! ๐๐
๐ฑ๐ FAMILY VIDEO CALL! Chris and Savvas checking in with Lisa! The boys on one side, mum in the corner of the screen. "Yes mum, we're eating properly!" Modern family moments! ๐๐จโ๐ฆ
๐๐ฑ LISA MANAGING THE CHAOS! Lisa watches from the corner of the screen like "Are you two EVER going to act normal?!" The boys being boys! Lisa: the eternal supervisor! ๐ฉโ๐ฆโ๐ฆ๐
โ๐ซ SIBLING FRAPPE TIME! Chris and Savvina catching up over frappes at the coffee shop. Quality sibling bonding over iced coffee! Nothing beats a good frappe and great company! ๐โ
โ๏ธ๐ HEADING TO CYPRUS. Chris and Jess at the airport traveling to Cyprus to be with family. Sometimes you just need to go home. ๐จ๐พ
๐ค๐ THE SQUEEZE! Chris and Jess in full hug mode! When your sister gives you one of THOSE hugs that squeezes all the air out! "Can't... breathe... Jess!" ๐๐
๐ซ๐ธ "WAIT, COME BACK!" Chris and Jess holding hands and looking back like they just got caught doing something they shouldn't! That guilty look! "We weren't doing anything, honest!" ๐๐คทโโ๏ธ
๐ด๐ PAPOU'S HOUSE! Chris with grandad Papou outside the house. That's the face of someone who's about to get fed WAY too much food! "Papou, I'm full!" Papou: "Eat more!" ๐๐ฝ๏ธ
๐น๐ CHRIS & TEQUILA! Chris and his girlfriend Quilla (aka Tequila!) enjoying drinks together. With a nickname like that, you KNOW the nights are going to be interesting! Cheers! ๐ฅ๐
๐จ๐ UNDERGROUND INCIDENT! Chris and Quilla on the London tube and someone DEFINITELY just let one rip! Those faces say EVERYTHING! "It wasn't me!" "It was YOU!" The entire carriage knows! ๐๐
โณ๐ MINI GOLF CHAMPIONS! Chris and Quilla playing mini golf in Cyprus. They THOUGHT they were good... until Kevin showed up and absolutely DESTROYED them both! Sorry kids, experience wins! ๐๐จ๐พ
๐๐ SUITED & BOOTED! Chris and Savvas looking absolutely SHARP in their suits! When you clean up THIS good, you know something important is happening! Father-son style goals! ๐ผโจ
๐๐ CHRISTMAS MATURITY LEVEL: ZERO! Chris and Tobias at Christmas in the Isle of Man flat. Tobias holding two bottles like boobs because apparently he's TWELVE! Chris: "Really, bro? REALLY?" Peak brother energy! ๐พ๐
๐๐ TIE TUTORIAL 101! Tobias teaching Chris how to tie a tie. "No, over, then under, then through... wait, I forgot!" Two grown men defeated by a piece of fabric! YouTube to the rescue! ๐ฑ๐
๐ป๐ CYBER CRIME IN PROGRESS! Tobias at the computer looking like he's just figured out how to empty Papou's bank account! Chris: "Tobias, NO!" That evil laugh says it all! ๐ฆ๐
๐โจ BEAUTIFUL MOMENT. Chris and Xara looking absolutely stunning together. Two special people, dressed to perfection, sharing a precious moment. Some memories are forever. ๐๐
๐ด๐ ATTENDANCE: ZERO! Chris fast asleep in bed when his uni lecture started TWO HOURS AGO! "What do you mean it's 11am?!" Peak student life! The snooze button is NOT your friend! ๐๏ธ๐
๐ด๐ MUM = HUMAN PILLOW! Chris using Lisa's shoulder as his personal sleeping station. When you're SO tired that mum becomes the comfiest pillow ever! Lisa: "I can't move now..." ๐๐๏ธ
๐๐ CHESTER UNIVERSITY VIBES! Chris standing outside Chester Uni looking casual. "Yeah, I go here... when I'm awake!" Living that student life one lecture at a time! ๐๐
โ๐ FRAPPE STORAGE SOLUTION! Chris at dad's house looking out the window with his frappe chilling on the air con unit outside! When you need a natural fridge! Innovative thinking! ๐ง๐ก
๐๐ REVENGE TIME! Tobias's got Chris in a headlock! "What did you DO, Chris?!" Whatever it was, Tobias is NOT having it! Brother warfare at its finest! ๐คผโโ๏ธ๐ฑ
๐ฝ๐ CRIME SCENE EXIT! Chris casually leaving the bathroom in the Isle of Man flat. That look says "Good luck with THAT, mum!" Lisa's gonna need hazmat gear! ๐๐งน
๐คต๐ THE FAMILY BUSINESS! Chris flanked by dad Savvas and uncle Kyriakos. Mafia in the making! "We're gonna make him an offer he can't refuse..." Godfather vibes! ๐จ๐พ๐ผ
๐บ๐ "IT'S JUST COKE!" Chris at the pub drinking what he CLAIMS is coke. Sure, Chris. Sure. That innocent face isn't fooling anyone! Pub life! ๐น๐
โ๏ธ๐ธ IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT! Chris and Jess on the plane with AU vodka! Who needs airplane food when you've got premium spirits?! Flying in STYLE! Mile high club... of drinkers! ๐๐
๐ฅฃ๐ BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS! Chris and his chocolate cereal addiction! Coco Pops, Chocolate Cinnimons - if it's chocolate and in a bowl, Chris is LIVING for it! The breakfast that never gets old! ๐ซ๐ฏ
๐๐ SUITED UP! Chris looking SHARP in a blue suit ready for something important! From chocolate cereal to formal events - the man cleans up WELL! That's how you do it! ๐ฅโจ
๐ถ๐ฐ HIGH STAKES BABYSITTING! Chris holding cousin Christo's baby girl like she's a BOMB! That terrified look says "If I drop her, Christo will END ME!" Grip tighter, Chris! Your life depends on it! ๐๐
๐ถ๐ UNCLE CHRIS MODE! Chris holding nephew Niarcos in the kitchen! Look at that proud uncle face! "I'm basically a professional baby holder now!" Practice makes perfect! ๐ผ๐
๐ ๐ถ UNCLE DUTY EXPIRED! Chris holding Niarcos but that face says "SOMEONE TAKE HIM NOW!" The professional baby holder is DONE! "Dad, your turn!" Arms getting tired! ๐ช๐
๐ฉ๐ FRANK SINATRA VIBES! Chris in full tuxedo with bow tie, sitting like he owns the place! That's the "I'm checking my phone but make it CLASSY" pose! Smooth operator! ๐ถโจ
๐๐ฉ ENGAGEMENT PARTY READY! Chris standing loud and proud in his tuxedo for Jessica's engagement party! Looking SHARP! When your sister gets engaged, you dress to IMPRESS! ๐ฅ๐
๐ฑ๐ฐ RECEIVING ORDERS! Chris on a video call with Lisa looking SERIOUS! That face says "Yes mum, no mum, I'll do it mum!" When mum calls, you LISTEN! Mission briefing in progress! ๐ผ๐
๐๐ CONTRACT SIGNED! Chris sitting at the table looking like he's just signed his LIFE away! Student loans? Uni commitment? Whatever it is, there's NO going back now! ๐๐
๐๐ SIBLING LOVE! Chris with Maria and sister Savvina in a headlock! That's the "I love you but I'm still gonna wrestle you" energy! You can feel the love... and the chokehold! ๐คผโโ๏ธ๐
โช๐ถ CHURCH DUTY! Chris, Maria and Savvina in church with Chris holding a young child! From headlocks to holy water! Chris trying to be on his BEST behavior... keyword: trying! ๐๐
โ๏ธ๐จ๐พ CYPRUS BOUND! Lisa, Jess and Chris on the plane heading to Cyprus! The family travel squad! Someone's got the snacks, someone's got the entertainment, and someone's already asleep! ๐๐
๐ ๐ FAMILY PHOTO TIME! Chris, Lisa and Jess standing outside the house! The classic "Mum made us take a photo" moment! Everyone smile... NOW! Perfect family vibes! ๐ธ๐
๐น๐ด TURTLE BAY FEAST! Chris, Lisa and Kevin having a meal at Turtle Bay in Chester! Caribbean vibes and good food! When uni life needs a proper restaurant upgrade! Jerk chicken anyone? ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐
๐๐ฑ THAT SMUG LOOK! Chris in a restaurant with his phone looking VERY pleased with himself! What's on that screen, Chris?! That's the face of someone who just won an argument on WhatsApp! ๐๐
๐๐ฑ SMUG LEVEL: MAXIMUM! Chris with his phone and THAT smile again! He's definitely just sent the perfect comeback text! The confidence is RADIATING off this photo! King of the group chat! ๐๐
๐ฎ๐น๏ธ ARCADE SQUAD! Chris, Quila (aka Tequila!), Lisa and Kevin at the arcade in Camden Market! Family gaming session! Someone's about to lose at air hockey and we ALL know who! Competitive vibes! ๐๐
๐ก๐ LONDON EYE CHAOS! Chris, Quila, Lisa and Kevin at the London Eye! Wait... is Kevin's tongue in Lisa's EAR?! Chris and Quila: "Can you two NOT?!" Peak embarrassing moment! ๐๐
๐ฑ๐ด TECH SUPPORT! Chris teaching Papou how to use a mobile phone! "No Papou, you don't need to SHOUT into it! And stop pressing ALL the buttons!" Papou: "But how do I send the emoji?!" This is gonna take a while! ๐๐
๐๐ฌ TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL! Black and white Chris with shades and a cigarette! Full movie star vibes! Someone's channeling their inner James Dean! "I didn't choose the cool life, the cool life chose me!" ๐ฌ๐
โ๏ธ๐ LIMASSOL LUXURY! Chris on a sun lounger at the Ajax Hotel in Limassol! Living his BEST life! That's the face of someone who's forgotten what uni lectures even ARE! Cyprus vibes! ๐จ๐พ๐๏ธ
๐๐ ENGAGEMENT PARTY CHAOS! Chris, Tobias and Jess at Jessica's engagement party! Tobias's got Jess in a STRANGLEHOLD! "Tobias, it's MY engagement party!" "Exactly, sis!" Sibling love at its finest! ๐๐คผโโ๏ธ
๐๐ค SIBLING SQUAD! Chris, Tobias and Jess sitting together in a proper hug! From strangleholds to actual cuddles! That's what siblings do - fight one minute, hug the next! The trio! ๐โจ
๐๐ฅ FAMILY VISIT. Chris and Tobias visiting John in hospital. Brothers showing up when it matters most. Some moments are about being there. ๐
๐๐ BAAA-SHION STATEMENT! Chris rocking a shaggy sheep coat! When you can't decide if you're going to a party or joining a flock! "Is that a coat or did you just shear a sheep?!" Peak winter fashion! ๐งฅ๐
๐จ๐พ๐ฝ๏ธ CYPRUS FEAST! Chris surrounded by Maria, Savvina and Jess at the table in Cyprus! Living his BEST life with the ladies and good food! "This is the life!" Cyprus hospitality at its finest! ๐๐
โจ๐ DRESSED TO IMPRESS! Chris with Maria, Xara and Savvina all looking absolutely SHARP! When the whole crew cleans up THIS well! Family photo goals! Everyone looking like they stepped out of a magazine! ๐ธ๐
๐๐ THIRD WHEEL ALERT! Chris sandwiched between Tobias and his girlfriend Marnie! "Can I get some space here?!" When your brother brings his girlfriend and you become the awkward middle man! ๐ ๐
Chris and Jess absolutely TEARING UP the kitchen floor! When the music hits and you just HAVE to dance! They know how to get down and dirty in the kitchen! Who needs a dance floor?! ๐ฅ๐
Chris in his shorts busting out THE signature dance moves! This is what peak performance looks like! When you've got moves THIS good, you don't need fancy clothes! Just shorts and PURE TALENT! ๐ฏ๐
Chris taking down Jess on the sofa! WATCH OUT WATCH OUT WATCH OUT! Sibling wrestling at its finest! Someone call the ref! This is BRUTAL! ๐๐ฅ
Chris and Jess pulling the chainsaw in the lounge! VROOOOM VROOOOM! When the beat drops and you gotta start that engine! This dance is FIRE! Pull it harder! ๐ฅ๐
Chris and Jess going ABSOLUTELY WILD in the lounge! No rules, no limits, just PURE CHAOS! When the music takes over and you lose ALL control! This is INSANE! ๐๐ฅ
Chris in his tuxedo singing "My Way" by Frank Sinatra with THAT expression! When you're channeling Ol' Blue Eyes but make it absolutely BIZARRE! Classy meets CHAOS! ๐๐ถ
Chris and Jess bringing the Greek vibes to the lounge! OPA! When you've got that Mediterranean rhythm in your blood! Traditional moves with modern energy! ๐ถ๐ฅ
Chris vs Jess in an INTENSE mini air hockey battle in the lounge! The crowd goes wild! When sibling rivalry meets tiny sports equipment! Who will claim victory?! Game faces ON! ๐ค๐ฅ
Chris and Jess casually walking down the street like they own it! Then BOOM - the look back! "Did you see that?!" Main character energy! When you're too cool for school! ๐โจ
Chris and Toby teaming up against Jess in the car park! TWO vs ONE! This is BRUTAL! Jess on the floor between the cars! Someone call security! Brothers united in chaos! ๐๐ฅ
Chris outside Chester University reassuring Mum he's settling in! "Yeah Mum, I'm doing great!" Translation: "I've already found the best takeaways and made zero friends!" The classic university update call! ๐๐ฑ
Chris living his best student life at the bar with a pint! When you're not studying, you're... definitely not studying! The classic university experience! Cheers! ๐ป๐
Chris showing off his "refined" eating technique with a mouth FULL of food! Gordon Ramsay would have a MELTDOWN! When table manners are just a suggestion! Someone get this man a napkin! ๐๐คข
Chris and Savvas turning the flat kitchen into a Greek taverna! Singing and clapping to Greek songs! When dad visits and brings the VIBES! OPA! The neighbors are getting a FREE concert! ๐ต๐
Chris playing for Rushen United at Foxdale! He runs, he stops, and... HE'S BEEN SHOT! Someone call an ambulance! The most DRAMATIC shoulder injury in football history! Neymar would be PROUD! ๐๐ญ
Chris giving Papou a MASTERCLASS in mobile phone operation! "No Papou, not THAT button!" When your Economics degree meets 1950s technology! The patience of a SAINT! This is better than any IT helpdesk! ๐๐
Chris and Savvas walking home from the pub when SUDDENLY... synchronized crossed leg dancing! Like father, like son! When the pub vibes follow you home! The streets of the Isle of Man have NEVER seen moves like this! ๐๐ป
Meet Kowalski - Chris's legendary VW Polo! Every student's dream ride! Named after the penguin from Madagascar! This car has seen EVERYTHING - late night drives, McDonald's runs, and questionable parking! A true LEGEND! ๐ง๐
Chris, Jess and Lisa coming out one by one with their SIGNATURE walks! The family that TikToks together, stays together! Each entrance more ICONIC than the last! When did the family become influencers?! ๐๐ฅ
Chris at Toby's party blowing up a confetti balloon until it POPS! The anticipation! The tension! And TOBY'S ICONIC LAUGH in the background! When you're the entertainment at the party! BOOM! Confetti EVERYWHERE! ๐๐
DJ Chris RIPPING UP the kitchen with an ABSOLUTE BANGER of a party night! On the decks like a PRO! When the kitchen becomes the hottest club in Chester! The beats are DROPPING! ๐ถ๐ฅ
Starting university, making friends, and introducing everyone to the wonderful world of interest rates. Some were more enthusiastic than others! ๐
Getting serious with Economics & Politics. By now, everyone knew: if you asked Chris a question, you'd get a trading-related answer! ๐
Final year! Dissertation, exams, and planning the future. Spoiler alert: The future involves trading. Shocking, we know! ๐ฏ
Favorite Subject: Economics (surprise, surprise!)
Career Goal: Interest rates trader (mentioned only 10,000 times)
Most Used Phrase: "Speaking of interest rates..."
Degree: Economics & Politics (but let's be real, it's all about the economics)
Hobby: Trading analysis (because of course it is!)
Achievement: Successfully boring everyone about trading (in the best way possible!)
"Chester University: Where I learned Economics & Politics, but more importantly, where I perfected the art of turning any conversation into a trading discussion. My coursemates are saints for putting up with me!"- Christos, Economics & Politics Graduate (2025)