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Ok, I will type again. While in Texas, I was here due to waiting for the announcer to call ¨now boarding´ as I drank a Guinness and ate a soft pretzel, except the call never happened, so I missed my plane. Thank you to all of those who protect the United States and leaving a bit of their memorabilia here to see.

March 2012

I will try typing again except with one picture, as the rest didn't upload correctly. January 17th 2012, I got an inked Seahorse. Originally when I called to get an estimate, I inquired about a 4¨ Seahorse. When the artist finished, it was a 7.5¨

Now it is smooth as it healed perfectly!

Panamá City in early January 2012. THANK YOU to my tour guide and friend LUIS!!!

greetings

Yes, Hello! I do realise that I have been absent for quite some time. After New Year's, I continued working every weekend at Hostel Bekuo. I felt something a bit awkward tho- I felt that I needed something more in my life. I had been recovering from a bout with pneumonia since Sept. 2011 missing 5 weeks of work and friends bringing me soups and warm cozies, and their friendship made the healing process heal quicker. I continue to have small bouts of coughing to this day. The doc told me that I would have a cough 2-5 months after being sick (Sept. to Nov.) I had been on 8 medical treatments daily, and now my body is recuperating from all of that plus living in the mountains where the climate is cooler so time will tell when I am ALL healed.

I guess I chose today to write due to Escott, a Black Labrador, he was in the laundry room, and my room is adjacent to that room, I called to him and he gladly entered my room placing his head on my bed waiting for soft affectionate pets. Usually, I get dressed and go outside to bark and howl with the dogs, and then go for a leash-less walk with them or go to their secret spot, so now, I 'm writing instead.

As for the hostel, my intuition felt it was time to move forward as I accepted a full-time job as an English Professor. I wanted to make sure that my boss at the hostel HEARD what I wanted to say so I wrote it in a letter with drawings and inspirational messages on it, but when I began reading it, I got all emotional and my voice cracked. So, he read it, and then we embraced a hug and I cried softly, he kept the letter and thanked me. NOW is the time for the eagle to spread its wings and fly to new heights and experiences and adventures. I thanked him and returned to work. This was April Fool's Day that I put in my 13-day notice and my last day was Friday the 13th.

Now, I am teaching English 40 hours a week. Since coming abroad this has been the reason, my passion, why I came here, and the reason why I took Spanish and Latin American Studies for my Bachelor's Degree. Now, I am truly happy. :) Thank you!

26april2012

January 2012 update

Worked at HostelBekuo after hosting a hostel spaghetti dinner and selling passion fruit mojitos.

01jan2012

Took a TicaBus to Panama City to be picked up by a guest that I had met at HostelBekuo last year before the SLAYER concert. He, Luis, told me when I last saw him for the Judas Priest concert that he would be my tour guide. After he dropped me and 2 guys from Norway, who I had met on the bus, the 2 guys, Ed and Ted and I walked along Balboa Drive at 8 in the morning. We walked the WHOLE way in the HOT Panama sun. As we trekked, we asked a fellow where the Megapolis Mall was. We backtracked and walked over a walking bridge. The shops in the mall were just opening so we sat and chatted for a bit. I had water and they drank coffees. We went to the Hard Rock Cafe store, I bought an orange girly tank top and Ted bought a shot glass. Then we walked about the mall after the shops opened and then took a taxi back to Hostel Mamallena so not to walk in the BLAZING sun. I phoned Luis and we met that night to discuss what all I wanted to see over the next couple of days.

05-06jan2012

10am, Luis came and we ventured West for 4 hours until Chitré where Basilio lives. He has AMAZING artwork that is sci-fi related, and WHAT an imagination he has too! We visited for a few hours, and then Luis drove me back to Mamallena.

07jan2012

10am, Luis came and we ventured to Panama la Vieja. We visited 500 year-old ruins. Back then pirates came and blew the town. Then we went to Casco Viejo, a 100 year-old poverty area that is becoming developed over time. There were many BEAUTIFUL doorways and streets made of cobblestone. We parked and walked into the plaza there and we posed with Courage and Lucy. Then we drove to Causeway Marina; an old U.S. army base made up of 3 islands connected by a road. We ate at one of the islands for lunch. We both had Sea Bass, mine was a whole fried sea bass and Luis´ was grilled. mmm

I told him that I was going to the beach on Monday by taxi or bus. I would figure that part out.

He drove us onto the Centenario Freeway and later over the Bridge of the Americas and while we were driving down some road, I asked him to pull over. I told him that I would be right back as I walked 2 blocks down and out of sight. I saw a store of hammocks, and when I was in Changuinola I had seen hammocks that I wanted to purchase. So this was the chance except I was on the other side of the country. I barttered and bought 2 hammocks (they both say Panama, one is orange and red, and the other is yellow and blue). Then he drove me back to Mamallena. He surprised me and told me he would take me to the beach.

08jan2012

8am, Luis came and we stopped at the grocery store so I could buy suntan cream. (ty Melanie) Then he drove to a Panamanian Beach without tourists. He got a $4 rancho (shade) and I went out onto the sand, and into the ocean! Time... I laid on the sand for an hour. Then I went and woke him up, we sat under the rancho talking for 2 hours, he bought lunch. I ate fried fish with plantains and a Panama beer, and he ate chicken and a Pepsi in the bottle. We left and I asked him to show me where he lived, he did - and- I met his 2 nieces and parents. We had a great conversation! Then back to the hostel.

09jan2012

Junior came by and we went to get a taxi to go to a Metal bar. ROCK.N.ROLL! at 9pm and Luis and Manuel met us there. I bought Napalm Death cds. Had a few beers, and Luis drove me to the hostel, and informed me that I am going to need a taxi or bus in the morning to get the TicaBus.

10jan2012

Took a taxi to the Albrook Mall and waited in line, and waited in the station, and then got on the bus. Arrived in Ticolandia at 2.14am and took a taxi to HostelBekuo for 3,000 colones ($6).

11-12jan2012

Went to Playa Jacó on the 7am bus. And later that night, I worked the night shift.

13jan2012 Friday

I stopped a bus for Cartago and asked if they went past San Luis East. Yes! Took that bus, got off at the school, walked a bit , and went to see Daniel at Ink Juice Tattoo. % hours later, I had a seahorse with blue, green, and white coloring.

17jan2012

A previous student texted me and asked how long I was going to be in CR. Then he sent called me asking if I would be interested in being an English teacher at his school in the downtown area. He told me to text him on Friday with my answer.

18-19jan2012

This morning Lila and I played a bit in the yard, then she laid in a crevice and I laid on the grass next to her. We played and I looked up into the clear warm blue sky, and then she put her paw on my hand and together we laid there, in the sunshine

20jan2012

december, and more pics coming

1. worked 2 whole weekends after battling phnuemonia for 2 months and taking 8 medical treatments daily for 5 weeks.

2. Mom came to visit for 8 days and we went to many places as I played tour guide. I love you!!!

3. Dog-sitting and planning a Christmas party at HostelBekuo.

4. Attended Pearl Jam (press pass ) last month.

23dec2012

border run to Panamá, it´s soothing to visit here with its tanquility and peacefulness and friends!!!!!

October 2011

#tunnel

sick day 48

Sept. 17 I was sick with what I thought was the flu, and then I had a horrible cough with wheezing, and then it never cleared up. One Monday, 3.5 weeks ago my host mom and I went to the pharamicist and I bought Amoxicilin antiobiotics, yet I had an allergic reaction with the large intestine swelling so big that when I softly (barely) touched the area with my fingertips, the pain was intense. So I quit taking those and that is why I went to a doctor almost 4 weeks ago and he diagnosed me with walking pneumonia and microplasma pneumonia. He prescribed and I had taken multiple anti-inflamatory and antibiotic injection treatments in the backside (ouch). And then I had a bad stomach pain reaction to those, so they were discontinued. Then doc put me on antiobiotic pills and 8 other different medicine treatments. He wanted that I stay in the hospital, but he was empathic to treat me as an outpatient. The medicines he had prescribed were at a discount, so that made the pocketbook pay less (ty Dr. JLL). Also, I have to have someone, anyone perform respiatory therapy to me.. as long as they understand the directions of cupping their hand and make muffled claps on my back, not the spine, for 10 minutes 3x a day (ty Wilson). I am improving (YAY), which is excellent, so I hope that this weekend I am able to return to work because I have missed 3 weeks :( I have an apt. with a ling specialist this evening.

Second, eventhough I have been accepted and approved by the GVN agency, the Panama volunteering app. fee is $94 and the program fee is $2098 for 7 weeks. What an awesome experience that would have been if I had this kind of money to spend on such a wonderful cause in this way. :)

Third, I had a blast at the WhiteSnake and Judas Priest concert. I had managed to buy discounted tix from a friend from Panama. We all went together; Anibal, Luis, Manuel, Carlos, Jorge and me. When I entered the floor I was alone looking for the guys, but I did not find them. However, I enjoyed being up close while listening to WhiteSnake and decided to look for t-shirts, and that is when Manuel stuck out his arm and called out my name, Luis was standing there too! They were looking for Anibal and Carlos, so I told them that if I were a man, I would be standing as close to the bass guitar player as possible, and that had been on the other side of where we were. So we stayed and danced. haha lots of fun, who would have thought that I would attend a WhiteSnake/Judas Priest show. Old-time songs from the 80s, and the stage displayed different song themes from the band´s 40 years. Sept-

I went to Panama for the 72-hour passport update. I stayed at RedFrog Beach for 5 days. beginning of Oct-

And yesterday, 3 neighborhood dogs and I went to their secret spot in the woods. One month ago it was vibrant with green and the paths were overflowing with foilage that yesterday when we trekked back there it had all been colored brown by the sun as it is preparing itself for the next stage in the cycle of life. I took a few deep breaths of mountain air and remembered why I live here and not in the city.

03nov2011

Panamá

I just applied for a global volunteer position in panama to start in Jan 2012. And, here is some info. about the position....

Community Outreach Programs

Our partner works with a number of small community based organizations that provide important services to enhance the local community. Volunteers have the opportunity to work in a variety of projects; with the disabled, nutrition projects, animal wildlife, and community recycling. Most projects are not full-time, so volunteers can expect to be placed in a combination of projects. Placements will be allocated with volunteers interests in mind, but please note that you will need to be flexible. Below are examples of some of the possible placements in the Community Outreach Program.

Disabled Centre for Children and Adults:

Volunteers have the opportunity to work in a center for the disabled giving physical therapy to both children and adults. This can include playing games, pushing someone in a wheelchair, reading a book, helping with handicrafts, or just being available to lend a helping hand where needed.

Animal Refuge Project:

Volunteers will work with an animal refuge and educational centre that saves and provides a home for unwanted, abused, and abandoned animals, and also provides a long-term home for macaw parrots. Volunteers are needed to assist in caring for the animals, maintaining the center, increasing awareness, and providing valuable information to guests of the center.

Youth Development Sports Project:

Volunteers are encouraged to engage children in physical activity to create a positive team environment and encourage healthy lifestyles. This includes community sports as well as the opportunity to develop projects in local schools.

Recycle it:

Volunteers have the opportunity to work in one of two community projects. The first project runs school based programs in conjunction with collecting recyclable products. Volunteers will promote art by using recycled items to educate school children about the value of recycling and their responsibility to the environment. The second project provides a service to the community by redistributing surplus goods to those who need them. They work with any serviceable commodity including, but not limited to, clothing, appliances, books, shoes, furniture, houseware, etc. Volunteers are needed to assist with the collecting, sorting, and distribution of materials.

The GEM Project:

The GEM Project is a jewelry-making empowerment program that inspires positive thinking, global giving, and creative power for positive individual and social change. The GEM Project is currently working with mothers with children with disabilities, and young pregnant teens who are struggling to care for themselves and their babies. They are currently seeking volunteers that are skilled jewellery designers, mentors, and motivational leaders. Both English and Spanish speakers are welcome. Male volunteers may be limited in participating with certain activities and events.

You have the opportunity to contribute to orphanage, school, wildlife, and environmental projects, working with the elderly, or handicapped, literacy projects, jewellery making, and much more!

The Panama projects are based in the small mountain village of Boquete. It is a picturesque tropical rainforest tucked away on the eastern slopes of Volcan Baru.

I will be looking forward to checking my e-mail to find out if GVN approves my application within the next 24 hours. I had stated that I would be avail. for 8 weeks.

Say prayers for me that this opportunity becomes real. Thank you..lovies to all !!!!!

30sep2011

#panamá #volcan baru #opportunity #lovies

Name these flowers...

23sep2011

#colorful #passion #scentless #dirt #wonderful

Wow! This flying creature was so cool to see as it kept flying and eating what was smaller than itself that too was flying in the air!

Sure, some of us enjoy the shint side of small creatures. And, I especially like this one because it is green with red stripes!

Looking up from the computer to focus on what was flying near the ceiling lamp. Oh! My you are pretty. Let me get the camera to take your picture. I thanked it and then used a toilet paper tube to get it inside of it to bring it outside where it would survive! Since butterflies breathe through their feet, and humans have oils on their hands, so I really didn`t want to touch its wings, and that`s how it was able to fly free outside.

The overgrowth has seem to subsided as the hot sun turns the green leaves brown. But here, it seems so green in September.

Unwanted bumpers are excellent for flower-beds. haha

I decided to capture this beauty before it took flight again, and just look at it, it has been in a few battles. A good area to rest.

Just my luck, as we tredged out of the wilderness, a plant brushed against my arm, so I knew that I would have some reaction because I felt the potion working before I made my way to the bathroom to use soap and water and pat it dry. You should never rub it, or scratch it. The itching will cease in a half hour, and the swelling will cease in an hour or so. Don`t touch it because that will aggrevate it and make it worse. (I guess I learned not to touch the areas of stings since I was stung by jellyfish)

Oh how playing in the dirt can be fun. I made this dirt (snow) man. Very small since its dirt and crumbly. The dogs ran off somewhere as I played, except for Lila, she climbed to the top of the hillside and sat, watching and waiting for me.

23sep2011

#wonderment #wildlife #outdoors #walking #energy #hello

Getting ready for the walk down the street with the dogs. I wonder what we`ll see along the path today?

#path #street #wonder #pillow #plant

uploading............

how long will it take for a video???????????????!!!!!!!¿¿¡

Always an Adventure

BUTTERFLIES are migrating south from MN, the U.S., Canada, and Alsaka to where its warmer in the tropical regions. Soon there will be butterflies of all sizes and colors here.

01set2011

august 2011 30 WILD

Pictures and words that describe beauty what our imaginations view what God has provided for us!

Off into the new creations of growth as Lela and I walked under the banana-leafed branches through to where the wild things are. So much new beauty and GREEN, wow! the paths were sunken by the overgrowth so while walking on the paths, on-one could tell how shallow or deep the next step would be.

At the top of the mountain side, there was an amazing vine taking control of a most beautiful elephant-eared looking plant. At that point I knew it needed to be saved, otherwise it would suffocate and die. So , I gently cut the vines and picked huge amounts of handfuls of vines, ripped them from the ground and threw them away from this precious plant. Everything nearby too was being engulfed by the crazy vines. Ah, breathe, this plant is happy as it continues to breathe freely.

On our way down to the lowest area on the mountainside, I paused by a tree that has huge roots growing upward toward the sun. There I could have kept marching on but alas I saw a small black spider in its web that was connected by a banana leaf on one side and a few sticks on the other side. The decision was to go around this creature and bravely walk a new path hoping the wet sticks would not be too slippery. We made our trek safe to the bottom.

There is a large grouping of bamboo trees with its many thousands of leaves as it stands proud and very tall. Upon noticing a brown, ready to fall to the ground, leaf, I gently pulled at it, and it came off of the bamboo tree. On the inner side of the leaf were two black crawling bugs, so naturally I set the leaf on the ground. I felt the bamboo where it is brown and looks like fuzz, except it was smooth, so smooth, so I kept feeling and caressing the bamboo being overwhelmed by its beauty of smoothness.

Then we walked about and I witnessed a few black-winged with white lacey edged-winged butterflies on a log on the other side of a barb-wire fence. They were flying around enjoying the company of the other. I had noticed that when there is only one, it rests, and when there is another or more, they all fly about in circles and play. I watched them in delight as I thought I was filming them, however, when I uploaded the film, I had only recorded my legs and feet and they crunching noises that I had made while watching them fly. There will be more opportunities to take videos of more butterflies instead of my legs so I can share with you the beauty that is witnessed.

We made our way up and out as we crossed into the backyard as I went inside the house to start up the iron to press the bamboo leaves and ferns. They sure add to the ambiance in the bathroom where I have them in a basket among some pressed purple flowers and a pine needle sprig.

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