Stranded in the Andes

The past 24 hours, wow! And what a close vote that was, but Sara ultimately left. Let's just get into it and give ya a quick set of questions:

1. The In Crowd is always a fun challenge... for us lurkers, anyway. It can show how some people on this tribe are truly perceived. Were there any shocking revelations or any predictable results when you saw the list, or when seeing anyone's answer for a particular question?
2. After the challenge, it seemed like things got pretty spicy in the IMs for everyone. Can you recap it and tell us what went down and how you felt about it?
3. Do you think trust is starting to change in anyone? Any allies becoming enemies, any enemies becoming allies? Or are things the same as it was days ago?
4. Finally, how are you feeling after tribal council? Who did you vote for and why? Any regrets? Love or hate the whispering? Leave no detail behind!

• The In Crowd is always a fun challenge... for us lurkers, anyway. It can show how some people on this tribe are truly perceived. Were there any shocking revelations or any predictable results when you saw the list, or when seeing anyone's answer for a particular question?

I feel like the only thing I was surprised by was the fact they were willing to put one of their own for the next out.

• After the challenge, it seemed like things got pretty spicy in the IMs for everyone. Can you recap it and tell us what went down and how you felt about it?

I feel bad about getting so upset with JR, but like it drives me a bit bonkers to feel like a guy is making it sound like I am in his back pocket and don't have a brain of my own. I don't think I realized how much that bothered me until I joined this game. However, Hopefully he knows I'm not mad at HIM but think his game play is biting me in the ass and making me look stupid. Like I think the fact that he does that doesn't help people take me seriously. Hopefully doing a move that doesn't look like it's "JR's" vote will help people take me a bit more seriously. Even if Abe could have been a "bigger" move, it would have made it look like it was just JR's move. No one would have given me any credit for that.

• Do you think trust is starting to change in anyone? Any allies becoming enemies, any enemies becoming allies? Or are things the same as it was days ago?

I think that they are just starting to be more honest. I hope that JR realizes I don't like hate him, i just need to be honest so we can move forward and hopefully make better choices for us. But ultimately, I do feel like I can trust Shan more than JR. Even if JR doesn't realize it, he is acting like he is in control of what I do. I am fine and understand if he does something different. Ultimately we need to do what is best for our individual games.

• Finally, how are you feeling after tribal council? Who did you vote for and why? Any regrets? Love or hate the whispering? Leave no detail behind!

I voted for Sara because I absolutely don't trust her, and Abe is a bigger visible threat. I want to work with Evvie and Shan, and I think that once we get out someone, maybe Xander, we can get out Abraham soon. But we really need to differentiate my game from JRs. I don't like whispering. I am a bit nervous because the last vote doesn't have a quote even if there wasn't one written. Hopefully they realize we are good and I voted with them.

I am definitely hopeful that today will go well. We will see though. Hoping Evvie will decide she is ready to take a shot at Abraham.
 

I feel like I took a huge risk telling Evvie that I would like to work with her and Shan. I feel like I have clearly separated my game from JRs at least in their eyes. So hopefully I can get through tonight. I feel a lot better making a riskier move now that there only eight. I really am happy if either Xander or Abe go out. They are both people who could go on winning streaks. I really hope I can go from being right on the edge of winning to actually winning something. I think that would be huge for me right now.
 

Dang, my one brain cell did not show up for that one

I think it is so funny that she has so many opportunities to flip, and she didn't. Like, does she realize that she looks like a fool? I might look like a fool, but at least I didn't tell a bunch of people that offered to flip with her that they need to start making moves. Because CLEARLY her writing my name was SUCH a big move. Well, baby girl, enjoy jury. If I join you, at least you went first. :)

Like at least I could read people and tell they didn't have the votes last week. UGH.