You know you live in Panama

when you see a pair of really cute shoes for $5.99 and your first thought is "Whoa... those are expensive"

You know you live in Panama
when you have to heat up a big pot of water on the stove to give your baby a warm bath

You know you live in Panama
when 80 degrees feels cool

You know you live in Panama
when you have to get up at 1:00 am to start a load of laundry

You know you live in Panama
when you pay $2 for 40 oranges

You know you live in Panama
when a little kid's birthday party starts at 7pm and goes past midnight (on a school night no less)

You know you live in Panama
when you are excited to have lizards living in your house

You know you live in Panama
when you have to go out to the backyard and turn a knob in order to take a shower

You know you live in Panama
when you can't get a straight answer from anybody

You know you live in Panama
when there are people selling lottery tickets at every bus stop, street corner, sidewalk and store front

You know you live in Panama
when an hour late is early

You know you live in Panama
when the ceiling in your bathroom is made of styrofoam

You know you live in Panama
when you never run out of reasons why you know you live in Panama (I'll post more later)