3.07.2011

Where the hell is FSM?

"Where are you going next?" Usual question after staying in the Philippines on standby for almost four months last year.
"Maybe Finland." My usual answer since i was waiting for the visa for this next assignment.
Then came an offer to Micronesia! Sure, ive heard of Micronesia & Macronesia and had an idea they are both somewhere in the Pacific.
"so you're going to Paradise Island" - my former boss said after breaking the news of my resignation.
"San ba yun?"- usual question after finally confirming my departure to Pohnpei.
"I-google nyo na lng" - i always answer.
Below is a vague image of where Federated States of Micronesia (Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, Kosrae) is located. Its almost nothing on the map. Near Guam & Palau. FSM is a US AFP (Armed Forces Pacific). Google the rest of information about the people, population, geography & history. :)



PS: When i went home last Christmas, everyone was asking how's Guam (& excited to get pasalubong since they thought I came from the US). Apparently, my mom will always answer I am in Guam. Just to make things simpler!