From mman23
Episode 12 Confessional
Jan 23, 2015 00:14:38
to ItsOfficial
Editor's Note: I had a big confessional but it got deleted so unfortunately I won't write as well as what you could've gotten. Sorry! :P
Wow final 5! I feel like all my hurdles have been cleared and I have made it to the point where I truly control my destiny. This really has become an underdog story for me. Hell, I almost went home week 3, but since then I kicked myself in the ass to be a strong competitor, and it's clearly showed. However I feel like it's my social game, not challenge strength, that has truly catapulted me here. I have kept Dan and Cedric on my side for most of the game, and it was my encouraging and trustworthy words that has glued them to me. This works particularly with Cedric, who I feel was not truly with me until about the final 8 when Katherine and Co. pissed Ced off with their dishonesty. I gave him the nudge and showed him a trustworthy side, and he slid right next to me. Dan I have been upfront with every round, and I played MY hidden idol on him. If that doesn't prove trust, i dont know what does. Solidifying these two on my side was the best move I made, and it took a bunch of crafty moves to do so.
This round, I would like to see Emmy leave, both for strategical and emotional reasons. Emmy is the least deserving person here since the final 10 started. I would not like to see him go any further, and he will probably self-vote himself out of the game. Additionally, Nate sees me as his best hope in continuing. The bond I built with him still holds despite me lying last round about not wanting Carlos out. If Nate stays and he wins immunity, I see him as a vote to help me vs hurting me. If he doesn't win, then he's an easy vote.
Speaking of soft lies, I told Cedric tonight that I'd want a final 2 deal with him. He responded by telling me that he was surprised I didn't have one with Dan, but he gladly accepted. I tell him this because I dont want him feeling like he's on the outside in the final 3 of Jalapaos. The key to any alliance is for the ring-leader to never allow the person on the bottom to know they're on the bottom. By reeling Cedric in, I keep him from potentially straying away later.
I believe Emmy will be the person leaving this round, setting up a very exciting final 4. Let the games begin!