Erik:
alright, so, I have yet to make my first in-game Confession! So, here it goes!
For those watching! I'm sure you'll find me to a bit of a social butterfly. My names Erik. And making people feel comfortable with me is just something I have always had no problems with.
Finding common interests in like-minded individuals is what builds trust between people. It also helps to reach out as much as possible to each individual which I have no problem doing
Now, I feel this could be my biggest ASSET and HINDRANCE to my own game because being as social as someone like me can cause trouble further down the line. But, for now. I think I've made some pretty strong connections that could really help me out in the early weeks of this game.
So, far I have managed to make an asset of myself too many in the game. Making as asset out of myself will build the trust with these people I need to slide UTR while I decide which moves I want to make when I do get power in this game.
My strategy this early is simple. Build bonds and throw a challenge or two (which isn't going to be hard due to me working quite often)
Throwing comps really isn't an ideal strategy for the average Big Brother superfan in me
But, all the winners in CBS Big Brother have one thing in common. And that is a fine line of knowing when to win a competition.
Which brings me to more about myself on a personal level.
I'm a Political Science and Psychology Major.
And being a Psych Major has really given me insight to people's thoughts and actions.
I can have a simple conversation with one person. And find out exactly everything I want to know from the conversation just from the response/reaction they give me.
It's called reading in between the lines. And I will definitely be utilizing this tool in the game.
So, enough about myself. I'm pretty sure everyone watching would rather here about the game itself!
So, as of now. I have made an offer to Connor to be a Final 2 alliance. He gave me a good vibe early on and making quick bonds with loose deals that are a far stretch like Final 2; I definitely have no problem making. Because 1.) Now Connor is a # for me when I need a vote 2.) It'll keep me off Connor's radar for quite awhile I'm assuming 3.) It's highly likely we both don't make Final 2. But, we can try right?
Aside from me and Connor bro'ing down
I have actually made good advances with Aaron who I'm going to admit is charming with his words. And he is kind of humorous which makes the guy easy to talk too
So, somewhere along the way. Myself, Connor and Aaron all find ourselves sitting in the Lounge by ourselves when we make a Final 3 alliance
Now being my sly self. I managed to make a good connection with Cody and learn that he and Burger have problems with each other. So, I figure why not twist the kids arm and tell him Burger told the same vice-versa
I use this knowledge and twist of the truth with a little white lie to pull Cody in closer to myself Aaron and Connor
And in good time!
Because Cody reluctantly won HoH!
The HoH comp was a social comp. And I sure as hell didn't want to be the person to make nominations this early in the game. So, I got into pretty much every person's ear in this game that both Burger and Cody wanted HoH. This put me smack dab in the middle of playing a reckless game as I sort of campaigned for both to win HoH knowing the other would nominate each other.
So, Cody is HoH now and luckily for me. I know that he at least wont nominate those I made close bonds with.
By default Aaron, Connor and myself are safe. And we can relax as Cody gets all the blood on his hands.
