Loveita Adams wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:19:06 pm
Hey, guess what. YOU MADE THE FINAL 10!!!!! 
Take a second, congratulate yourself…And now prepare the hardest road in the game yet – your journey from here to the finals.
1. First things first, the vote tonight. Were you in the loop? Were you the one controlling it all? And most importantly, was it a good or bad thing for your game?
2. These clues for the immunity idol have seen quite the bidding war! How important do you think that idol is going to be if/when it’s found…if it hasn’t been already?
3. Another type of immunity up for grabs comes from that Partner twist. How many pairs do you think are left at this point, and how dangerous is that twist going to be for you?
4. As much as I want to hear more about your game plans and path forward (and please, do not skimp on the details), I’m also here as your resident non-therapist to make sure you don’t get too wrapped up in the stress of it all. So tell me, what’s been a standout moment for you in this experience? An ally, a move, a conversation, or even an instance – what’s something that’s always gonna stick out as a positive?
1.) Yes, I was in the loop. Apparently I was supposed to be "left out" of the vote, according to Hope, but Hope and Michael told me about it, and Matt assured me he was going to make sure I knew. I willingly didn't vote for Rocker because I wanted to stay loyal. I also thought (as Michael advised...lol) that voting in the minority might make people see me as less of a threat. Sherri and Steph also told me they respected my move to stay loyal to an ally, which surprised me (could have been bullshit), but I think they were sincere. Hopefully my ability to do that for Rocker makes my other allies feel good about me, but who knows...I can't do that for all of them lol. So to answer the question, I was not in control, but I think ultimately it was probably a good thing for my game because it's one less person I have to worry about being loyal to, and Rocker said I have his vote if I make the end + gave me some coins. I'm not really sure where this idea that someone has to be in the majority for every vote in order to win came from, but Aurora apparently buys into it and it makes me not trust her as far as I can throw her. It's my belief that if you can argue you were in control
of your own game at the end, then that is the most important thing.
2.) I think the idol is definitely going to be crucial, especially in a merge cast that is as unpredictable as this. Sherri seems to be an idol collector, so I wouldn't be surprised if she already found it haha, but me, Jess, and Liz are (supposedly) the only people in the game with clues 2 and 3. I haven't shared it with anyone--I want to share it with Michael kind of, but also think that he probably leaked clue 2 to Matt or Sherri or someone, or it could have been Shamar when his balls dropped (sorry pal, if you're reading this, but you gotta start playing!). I could be being paranoid, but that second clue was the worst kept secret thanks to me.
3.) I'm positive that the only pairs left are Liz/me and Michael/Jess. Jess has had quite a target on her back for a while now, so I won't be surprised if Liz and I end up with that idol. I do think the fear of this is probably something preventing people from taking Jess out. As far as people who could get the idol, Michael and Jess getting winning the idol would be ok because I will likely be aware of who is holding on to it, etc., however I would prefer they don't get it. And I don't think Jess is long for this game. That said, I really need to make sure I am not targeted over Liz if people try to go for our pair over Michael/Jess (which I am confident will happen). I don't think Jess trusts me at all, though. Her first message to me after TC was, "thank you for being truthful about your vote." Like bitch in saying that you just admitted you didn't trust me going into the vote? Our relationship is so fraught hahaha. WHEW. But THEN I find out Jess lied to everyone and said she voted for Rocker, as if we wouldn't find out like 30 min later?! I do not understand this chick's game decisions, I really don't. I know that may be pot calling the kettle black, but jesus. Girl needs to know what's a necessary lie and what isn't.
ALSO I just need to say: fuck Aurora for voting for Rocker, when the whole time on Te Poto 3 she was supposedly telling Rocker that Michael and I would flip on his ass in a second and betray him (I guess she was right about Michael lol). Aurora is PLAYING. I want to take her out soon, but I think she still trusts me, so we shall see what happens.
4.) Not to get all sappy, but my friendship with Liz has been a major highlight. It's rare in games like this where I just feel totally comfortable talking to someone in the game. Part of why I wanted to play Stranded was to experience a different ORG community where I didn't really know anyone, and meet some new people, and this cast has been amazing, so I think that goal has been achieved. My friendships with Michael, Rocker, Matt, and Shamar also stand out. Honestly, this whole merge cast really. You guys did an awesome casting job. This is probably my favorite merge cast I've ever played with, so that will stick out as a positive regardless of how it all ends. It's been really fun.
The game has also been a great distraction from the stresses of the pandemic + IRL hardships I've been experiencing during all of this, so I'm grateful for that. Thanks for casting me!
