#only second to the queen of puka puka

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The princess of splishing and splashing

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Assuming Galar is based off of Britain: possible Pokémon ideas

Note: tried to take ideas from Scotland, England and Ireland but they’re all mixed together forgive me for that.

Goblin, troll, boogeyman dark type

Kelpie water horse

A brownie fairy type

A changing Pokémon that knows mimic

Jack Frost ice type

Black dog ghost type

A fairy queen/Oberon/Titania

Anything base off shakespeare really like hamlet pig

A fire dragon

A fiskerton phantom

An Alice in wonderland reference (maybe a playing card Pokémon or a rose Pokémon with white and red roses or a Cheshire Cat....no frick it give me a psychic Cheshire Cat, I want it, oh a doormouse too, grass type because doors are made of wood).

A gremlin or hobglobin

Nessie(even if it’s only an alternate lapras form)

A haunted suit of armor

A ferret

A more traditional fox Pokémon (we have like what 5+ different monkeys, I’ll take another fox)

Hunting dogs

A steel hedgehog Pokémon

A leprechaun that has a lot of stat based moves

A banshee with sound based moves

A selkie though more on the seal end of things because humanoid would be a little weird. Maybe it’s like a seal that wears a pelt on its back and gets really mad if you steal it. And then maybe it’s second form is more humanoid but still very seal like.

Cait Sith the fairy cat Pokémon

Leannan sidhe minus the whole lovers part of it. It’s just a really inspiring Pokémon instead popular with artists. Maybe it’s got an art theme.

A puka goat

Note: a lot of these give their way to fairy or ghost but that doesn’t mean they have to be. Feel free to add.

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Your Spring Break Fantasy | March 14, 2019

The phenomenon of an all-inclusive spring break trip has been swirling around your brain since you were just a baby freshman. An incredibly cool and wise senior once bestowed spring break wisdom onto you and her other young followers. She told you all about the booze cruise and the unlimited alcohol and the poolside bars and the drinks served in coconut shells.

And now, three years later, it’s finally your turn to experience this raw process of girls becoming women and boys becoming men. Your expectations are needless to say incredibly high for this trip, as spring break is easily one of the most hyped-up experiences in American collegiate culture.

In your fantasies, the all-inclusive resort is a straight-up palace. You didn’t bother looking online at the hotel’s photo gallery. Photo galleries are for squids. It’s obviously gonna be dope, because you’re in a grand of debt to your parents. Debt = dope.

The flight there is super smooth because you’re surrounded by your guys and girls. Flights with friends = fun flights.

An Uber Black picks you up from the airport. It’s an Escalade with tinted windows. Uber Blacks = billionaire baller. The driver stood at the gate with a sign that had your name on it. You’re oozing Big Spring Break Energy. Off to a perfect start.

In the Uber Black Escalade you sit shotgun and dap up the Uber driver. He offers you a mint. Mints = fresh = babes everywhere. Easy peasy. You snag the aux cord and immediately queue up some spring break bangers. “Hate Bein’ Sober” transitions to “BBO (Bad Bitches Only)” and you finish off the set with “Thotiana.” Everyone loves your selections.

You and your crew roll out of the Uber Black up to the palace. A guy in a tuxedo opens the door for you and hands you a drink in a coconut. It’s so fucking good. They call the drink “The Elixir of Life.” You know damn well you’re about to be deleting a couple hundred of those bad boys.

The rooms are *legit insane* with a hot tub and an infinity pool and a water slide into the ocean. You immediately tornado a bottle of tequila with your spring break roomie, and slide down your private water slide to the beach where everyone awaits your arrival.

No sunscreen, because fuck sunscreen. Sunscreen’s for pale squids and that’s the most important thing to remember on spring break. Your skin starts immediately glowing upon entering the sun, Ariana Grande “7 Rings” style. You know everyone sees it. You’re also ten pounds lighter than you were that morning in the Bronx. (It has something to do with the barometric pressure in the Dominican Republic?) It’s like going to outer space essentially.

And then, after executing perfectly casual-cool dance moves to “Thotiana,” it’s about that time. Time for the thirst trap. You mount a jet ski being driven by a sexy surf instructor with long hair and a puka shell necklace. His name is Alejandro. Alejandro is extremely tan, as are you. He will shortly become your spring break lover. The photoshoot on the jet ski is super chill, but everyone is high-key watching you. It’s like they’ve never seen two hot, young people in love on a jet ski together. You receive an overwhelming amount of positive attention.

The thirst trap hits the ‘gram and starts working wonders. Instagram shuts down again for a second there but then fires back up because HQ needs to see that MF thirst trap. Ghost followers are crawling out of the cobwebs to like this very picture. Everyone you’ve ever known likes the picture. The picture starts trending online. You become an Instagram model. Boom, you’re verified. Oh, what’s up blue check? What’s up Emily Ratajowski? Obama is the millionth like.

You somehow manage to maintain a perfect drunk off of a tornado-ed bottle of tequila that was consumed in just under two minutes. The jet ski starts pulling away from shore to a deserted island where Alejandro has a villa. He gifts you a handmade flower crown. It’s official: You’re the Queen of spring break.

You fall asleep while Alejandro gently lathers you with tanning oil. Why is Ale being so aggressive right now? You think to yourself. Why...why is Ale-babe laughing at me? You’re shaken awake by your most loyal spring break roomie looking super concerned.

“Dude … we thought you were dead.”

“Oh shit…” You look around to find an empty beach. Sand is glued to your face and your eyeballs sting. It feels like you’ve spent extended time in a desert.

An orange sun is slowly setting on the day-drinking festivities. Which means that the evening drinking festivities immediately commence. You touch your lava hot skin. It hurts to move.

“Just gimme a minute. I’ll meet you back in the room,” you tell your roomie.

In a dehydrated daze, you start trying to put the pieces together. Where’s Alejandro? And my flower crown? And the … and the thirst trap? You frantically grab your phone. No notifications. No follower requests. No virtual validation. You realize that you blacked out off that tornado-ed bottle of tequila and vaguely remember jumping off the booze cruise while the boat was in motion.

Right when you almost get a little bummed out - about the absence of Uber Blacks, personal water slides, and your dangerously severe sunburn - oh, and the fact that Alejandro is a made-up fucking person, a beautiful melody starts playing in the distance. I … I know this. This isn’t a dream! You follow the sound from the beach back to the pool. It’s … It’s “Thotiana.” The bartender waves you over like he’s known you your whole life and has a big, fat tequila shot waiting for you.

Damn. You take the shot back and nearly throw up on the bar. This really is a fantasy.

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Published by The Rival at Fordham University on March 14, 2019

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How to Treat your Friends to Boracay for only around ₱5k?

What better way to spend your birthday than going for an amazing beach getaway to Boracay with your friends? Make it more fulfilling by treating them to this wonderful paradise. My birthday trip last October was something memorable as I was able to spend it with my friends. What makes it more interesting is that we were on a budget but I was even able to treat them there for my birthday!

This Boracay trip was actually very spontaneous as we only have a month left when we booked it. I got surprised upon checking in Air Asia’s site that time that they have a promo fare to Kalibo for only ₱999 per way and it’s available on the weekend of my birthday. Though this may not be the cheapest promo, but with only a month left, this fare was unexpectedly available given the fact that it’s even for a top tourist destination. That’s why I immediately asked my friends from work if they want to come and they excitingly approved.

So how was I able to spend only around ₱5,000 including my roundtrip airfare for this birthday treat? Find out below in which I also include important tips when traveling to Boracay from Kalibo, Aklan.

Boracay can be reached through two airports: the Kalibo International Airport and the much smaller Caticlan Airport. We came from Kalibo having us to endure a 1 1/2 to 2 hours of land travel. Caticlan Airport on the other hand is just few minutes away to the port going to the island paradise.

Somewhere in Aklan

From Kalibo, you can opt to ride an air-conditioned bus for ₱107 or an ordinary one for P87 if you’re feeling thrifty. Vans will take you to Caticlan in a shorter time for a much higher price of around ₱200.

Luckily, we were able to score a private car transfer for only around ₱2000 roundtrip for the four of us. It’s a lil’ bit higher than the said prices above but we were able to have a smooth and comfortable ride. It was like ₱250 per way for each of us. ‘Not bad. We even dropped by to a waterfall and a view deck of the beach on route.

After less than two hours of land travel, we finally arrived at the Caticlan Jetty Port. Payments were to be collected before entering the port which includes Terminal Fee (₱100), Environmental and Admission Fee (₱75) and the one-way boat fare (₱25). The boat transfer was just very quick, making you reach Boracay for just around 15 minutes.

Upon reaching the island, we hailed a Tricycle to get us to our hotel somewhere in Station 2. It cost ₱100 for the four of us.

Our accommodation was Chateau De Boracay, a newly constructed hotel (other parts were still in construction when we got there) near the beachfront. We were able to get a discounted price of ₱3,818.70 in total for our 3-day/2-night stay which already included breakfast. That was already good for four with two queen-sized beds and a private bathroom in an air-conditioned room. Click HERE to see their best rates. The staffs were accommodating enough and they even allow us to borrow some plates and utensils. Though the free breakfast was not a buffet, they gave us a second round of rice and eggs upon our request!

Due to time and budget constraint, we were not able to try the activities. I have tried some of them anyway on my previous trips to Boracay. Click HERE to check out the activities I tried last time I was there.

We were able to visit Puka Beach though since it is one of the places here in the island that shouldn’t be missed. A one way tricycle ride going there cost us ₱120 for the four of us. This beach might not be as white and powdery than the famous White Beach but this place is as equally beautiful but more serene. You could also get the best sunset in the island here!

‘Still one of the best sunsets ever!

If you’re traveling solo or in a smaller group, the best choice to roam around would be riding a tricycle for a non-special trip for only around ₱20. This means you will be with other passengers too. Another piece of advice is to just walk along the shoreline if you will just go from one station to another. You will be delighted by the view anyway.

Me trying not to cough XD

Since we don’t want my birthday to turn out boring, we tried some of the cool bars along the beachfront. On our first night, it was my first time to try Shisha which is an instrument for vaporizing and smoking a flavored liquid. We tried the green apple flavor and it was indeed tasted like one. I was having a hard time though as I kept on puffing. LOL!

Ultimate Belly @ I Love Backyard BBQ (₱390) for lunch on our second day

Birthday Surprise!!! Thank you, guys!

Since it was my special day, I was able to treat them for dinner the second night in one of the restaurants along the beachfront. I was only able to spend around ₱1000 for the four of us with lavish meals including Sizzling Bulalo, Steaks, and Seafood. I forgot the name of the restaurant though. But it’s just along the beach somewhere in Station 2. XD

Sizzling Bulalo! Yum!!! :P

Always take in mind the season of your travel to Boracay. If you’re on a budget, you might want to consider booking your trip anytime from July to November as this is the low season. We were there last October making our trip very budget-friendly. Good thing the weather that time was fine though.

Willy’s Rock

Below is a breakdown of my expenses on this short birthday weekend getaway.

‘Til next time, Boracay!

DISCLAIMER: Prices may change depending on the season and/or inflation.

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