My Feelings in the Moment

So yesterday I had a mixed trip into Panama city. It started off nicely when I bought some apples & the young lady threw in some plums. I didn’t get to eat them because they were smushed by the time I arrived home, but it’s the thought that counts. Also a lady in line at … Read more

Panamanians will tell you they DON’T speak English & guess what language they are speaking in? FUCKING ENGLISH. I just had a bitch hang up the phone on me at 311. I asked several times to speak to someone who speaks English because clearly I want FUCKING WATER IN MY HOUSE. After putting me on … Read more

So the loud talking outside my house started at 2:45 am. I don’t even know who these 2 rude assholes are, but they are talking in loud voices that I can hear clear across to the other side of the house. It’s now 3:20 am & who knows how long it will go on for. … Read more

So the stress from yesterday was so overwhelming, it’s worth posting. First I get no sleep (2-3 hours) as I was awoken early in the morning to my UPS going off since the electricity was out. The electricity was out for 2 hours & I lost money calling Union Fenoza. I couldn’t do a thing … Read more

It’s 5 am on Sunday morning & I can’t go to sleep because once again they are blasting the music. I just spoke to a guy who lives in Colombia (Medellin) & he says that other than on holidays & birthdays, they don’t blast their music in Colombia. This is just TERRIBLE, but I’m sure … Read more

So we are back to the dogs barking. Now I have to contend with another dog that’s in front of the house who won’t stop barking day & night. His is a deep annoying bark & half the time he’s crying. These people ignore their dogs & the dogs are upset & this is why … Read more

So I haven’t seen a scorpion since I’ve been here, but then I just saw one crawling on my desk. Thank gawd it was a baby scorpion. I managed to keep it on a checkbook holder so I could take it outside. Amazingly unlike other insects (not sure if a scorpion is an insect), they … Read more

So if you want to come to Panama to relax, you may not. It’s a Saturday & I just wanted to sleep in, but NOOOOOO, I can’t because the assholes in my backyard are disrespectful immature pricks. They have been BLASTING their music since 11:30 am & it’s now 3:17 pm. I can’t think, I … Read more

So I hate to say this, but after living in Panama for almost a year, I have come to the conclusion that if you don’t have something to offer a Panamanian local or an expat living in Panama, you are dismissed. Nothing ever goes beyond the reason for the initial conversation, whether it’s an expat … Read more

So if you plan on staying in Panama city & you are going to be near Via Espania on Via Argentina, then I recommend you check out the park there. It’s a couple of blocks up from Via Espania & has benches where you can sit, relax or wait for someone to drop by & … Read more