Last week as an Island Girl

Heartwarming..GB despedida on my last Wednesday in Pohnpei. Kinda expected that even if I asked these girls to skip the despedida and the drama, they will still prepare something for me. Only a few played badminton that night, but everyone but rhoan (sick) were present during the after badminton dinner in Cupids. We will never forget Ms. Shut up (random local girl) who got pissed because of all the cheers and merry making and because we sang her videoke song "Imagine"!Each girl said their farewells and when it was my turn, cant help but cry, thinking i will be leaving them behind.

 

 Gbers with our final souvenir shot with the the extravagant Toyota FJ Cruiser. (natakpan na!)

 Crazy 5 shots at the Bar counter. Ladies go gaga with these 5 continuous shots.

My top eats in Cupid's bar & restaurant. GB salad (will tell more about this) Ginger fish (right), Super Fresh Sahimi (middle bottom) which I only liked eating in Ponape and French fries.

GB Salad. Named after our group. Chicken Salad not on the menu but requested by Doreen. From then on it was known to be GB salad. You can only do that in Ponape. ;)

 And then the sendoff party on Friday organized by my 4ty neighbors. Thank you thank you. Im missin 4ty kids every day.

Joined by my AFLIP and Gbers family. I miss these poised ladies. They are the most i regret to leave behind in Pohnpei.

Last breakfast at Joy Hotel. Beef ramen and tuna omelet. Im wishing for one everyday.

Joy Pancakes. Pancakes Japanese style. half of this will fill you for one whole day!

 Well wishers at the airport. Thank you gals. I only spent 8 months but you made me feel like Ive stayed there in years.

 Tearful Goodbyes. I hate this photo. As i look at it now, tears well up my eyes. I miss you my dear friend. I miss you all of you in Pohnpei.

I know I just let a huge opportunity in Pohnpei slip from my grasp just to be with my husband, jobless and maybe to master the art of housewifery. I know that it could be the biggest opportunity of my life  but as I depart this Paradise Island, my heart is breaking and into pieces not because of the career i am leaving behind but because of the true friends who cared, loved  and made me laugh, who were the reason why I got through my stormy 2010. My dear Pohnpei friends, thank you will never be enough to show how grateful I am to have chosen to cross the road to Pohnpei. You were the best thing that ever happened to me in Ponape. rest assured that I will keep in touch and be your friend in Pinas man or SG :) Until we meet again.

XOXO, 

Anne