- Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:56:47 pm
#60083
1. So first off, How are you feeling? Did you expect such a low-key day yesterday? How are you taking advantage of the simplicity?
I expected the merge, but not the low-key aspect! I think I posted earlier, but yeah, I was convinced it would be one of those Turks & Caicos councils and an absolute clusterfuck. How am I taking advantage of the simplicity? Not enough... well, I've been chilling, and we supposedly have an alliance going with our four plus Tai and Hope.... oh and I've been looking for the idol too whenever I can. Other than that? I'm not scheming too much.
2. What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned since merging into one tribe? Any new information cause you to re-evaluate your short or long term strategies?
Eep. I haven't really learned anything new. Except maybe... idk. Apparently Jess and Tai were on the bottom? And yet they're still after each other? That was surprising I guess. I knew Tai was on shaky ground, but I had assumed Jess was sitting pretty. Alexis getting Liz stigma was surprising too, but we knew that was coming before their vote. Nothing has changed just yet.
3. How far forward are you looking now that you’ve made the merge? Are you more of the “one step at a time” type or the “plan out every detail” type? Is there anyone who you know you will NEVER work with (or NEVER betray)?
One step at a time. We can't solve problems that haven't arrived yet. My brain likes to churn at night, but consciously I'm doing my best to stay present in the moment. There is nobody I'd never work with aside from.... just Elizabeth because I feel like the trust has been long broken. On a personal level I'm not closed off. But if I've lied to her for 2+ tribals, and would have voted her out if we lost too many times, why would she ever trust me? Same with Allie. Love talking with her about non-game shit, but I've given her plenty of reasons to distrust me.
Anyone I'd never turn on? Hm... I'd like to say no. But I'm very emotional. Like. I don't think it would ever come to this, but when Ben quit for Sarah in WaW I empathized with him SO much because I've been there. You need to take that and lock it away though. You can't win this game if you're going to lay down and die as soon as all your enemies leave. I'll have to get over it... so no, there can't be anyone I'd never betray. Easier said than done, obviously.
4. I’m a sucker for self-reflection – how do you think you’re doing? How do you think your competition sees you?
Oh I'm a big fat threat. No question. I know I'm seen as one of the bigwigs around camp, and there's nothing I can do about that. I'd sooner be myself and deal with that, than try anything else. Well... maybe on Stranded 40
Never say never. But yeah.
I know I have a reputation for being "good at challenges," and for being well-liked. Two very good reasons to get rid of someone early in the merge. Plus Tai is a bit of a pariah, and it's game-wide common knowledge that I love him. We're seen as a duo. And I'm going to be seen as the "HBIC of Puka 3.0" for sure. Is that truly the case? I wouldn't give myself that much credit, but I know it's going to be the narrative that's out there.
IDK how to deal with all of that yet... on paper I'd make a "truce" type of deal with Elizabeth as two fat threats. But lol. I burned that bridge when I voted out Wardog. She would see right through it as BS. But you know what? Maybe just maybe... idk. I'm anxious about my positioning in the merge. Because I do feel like such an obvious target.
if worst comes to worst, Sherri has an idol that expires at F14 I suppose. But I figure she likely wants to save it for herself type of thing. All in all though, I feel like if I can survive these first few merge rounds, I'll be able to do some damage and charge my way into the end-game.
I expected the merge, but not the low-key aspect! I think I posted earlier, but yeah, I was convinced it would be one of those Turks & Caicos councils and an absolute clusterfuck. How am I taking advantage of the simplicity? Not enough... well, I've been chilling, and we supposedly have an alliance going with our four plus Tai and Hope.... oh and I've been looking for the idol too whenever I can. Other than that? I'm not scheming too much.
2. What’s the most surprising thing you’ve learned since merging into one tribe? Any new information cause you to re-evaluate your short or long term strategies?
Eep. I haven't really learned anything new. Except maybe... idk. Apparently Jess and Tai were on the bottom? And yet they're still after each other? That was surprising I guess. I knew Tai was on shaky ground, but I had assumed Jess was sitting pretty. Alexis getting Liz stigma was surprising too, but we knew that was coming before their vote. Nothing has changed just yet.
3. How far forward are you looking now that you’ve made the merge? Are you more of the “one step at a time” type or the “plan out every detail” type? Is there anyone who you know you will NEVER work with (or NEVER betray)?
One step at a time. We can't solve problems that haven't arrived yet. My brain likes to churn at night, but consciously I'm doing my best to stay present in the moment. There is nobody I'd never work with aside from.... just Elizabeth because I feel like the trust has been long broken. On a personal level I'm not closed off. But if I've lied to her for 2+ tribals, and would have voted her out if we lost too many times, why would she ever trust me? Same with Allie. Love talking with her about non-game shit, but I've given her plenty of reasons to distrust me.
Anyone I'd never turn on? Hm... I'd like to say no. But I'm very emotional. Like. I don't think it would ever come to this, but when Ben quit for Sarah in WaW I empathized with him SO much because I've been there. You need to take that and lock it away though. You can't win this game if you're going to lay down and die as soon as all your enemies leave. I'll have to get over it... so no, there can't be anyone I'd never betray. Easier said than done, obviously.
4. I’m a sucker for self-reflection – how do you think you’re doing? How do you think your competition sees you?
Oh I'm a big fat threat. No question. I know I'm seen as one of the bigwigs around camp, and there's nothing I can do about that. I'd sooner be myself and deal with that, than try anything else. Well... maybe on Stranded 40
Never say never. But yeah.I know I have a reputation for being "good at challenges," and for being well-liked. Two very good reasons to get rid of someone early in the merge. Plus Tai is a bit of a pariah, and it's game-wide common knowledge that I love him. We're seen as a duo. And I'm going to be seen as the "HBIC of Puka 3.0" for sure. Is that truly the case? I wouldn't give myself that much credit, but I know it's going to be the narrative that's out there.
IDK how to deal with all of that yet... on paper I'd make a "truce" type of deal with Elizabeth as two fat threats. But lol. I burned that bridge when I voted out Wardog. She would see right through it as BS. But you know what? Maybe just maybe... idk. I'm anxious about my positioning in the merge. Because I do feel like such an obvious target.
if worst comes to worst, Sherri has an idol that expires at F14 I suppose. But I figure she likely wants to save it for herself type of thing. All in all though, I feel like if I can survive these first few merge rounds, I'll be able to do some damage and charge my way into the end-game.
