Post by Mark "Papa Bear" Caruso on Jan 22, 2013 0:36:20 GMT -5
Time for a little more...
- I remember when I was a kid, summer vacations were the best. It seemed like those days lasted forever. The only problem with summer vacation is that you never really knew what day of the week it was. Odds were just as likely that it could be Friday as they were that it could be Tuesday. No one ever really knew. And yet, that's kind of how I feel again here on Redemption Island. Things are certainly much more chill and relaxed around here, as I haven't worried about strategizing with people or scurrying around over what the vote will be like in what seems like ages. But at the same time, I feel very disconnected. I went to write the subject of this confessional and wasn't entirely sure what round we were in. Is it ten? Eleven? I am still in a continuation of nine? Things are certainly much less stable and predictable in terms of daily routine on Redemption Island, but I kind of like it. I feel like this is somewhere that I can continue to prosper in the game but not have to worry about all the dirty work. Not to mention I seem to be here with high spirits and an enthusiasm for getting back in the game while all of my counterparts are being sent to me broken-hearted. This has a recipe for success, but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself.
- I was about eight different kinds of happy when I saw Coach got sent to Redemption Island. I think that is exactly what he deserved. On the Redemption Island page, I tried to feed Coach's pity party by saying how unfair and inhumane it was that he had been sent there, but deep down, I think that is exactly what he needed. Coach was very much on his high horse during the game and being knocked down a few notches was good for him. I'm also happy to say that I would have been more than able to take him out in the Redemption Island challenge, but he opted out of it altogether. That definitely saved me a lot of time and energy, and I'm glad to see he is going to be the first member of the jury. A jury seat is exactly what he needs.
- The Dawn vote, on the other hand, was somewhat bewildering to me. What on earth caused that? I have no idea. Right when things were starting to look like they might turn around for the better for Savaii, things go right back to normal and Dawn is sent my way. I am hoping and praying that she didn't get ousted from the game with a hidden immunity idol in her pocket. To me, that is rule number one. You have to make sure something like that never happens to you in this game. While Dawn was probably one of my greatest allies during my time in the game, I would be extremely disappointed if she went out on a move like that.
- I really like the matchup of me versus Dawn in a Redemption Island challenge. I think she is really disappointed and frustrated with the circumstances, so I don't think her morale will be very high going into this challenge. But assume for just a second that she is on top of the world and very determined tomorrow night in the challenge - I still don't like her odds. In similar types of challenges back in the days of Savaii versus Upolu, it seemed like Cochran, Elyse, and I were the ones carrying the majority of the weight in these types of challenges. I don't foresee Dawn being able to post consistently every five minutes for three hours. She may prove me wrong, but I really do think I have a decent shot of winning two redemption island challenges in a row. I guess we will find out for sure tomorrow night. Here's to hoping for the best! I really want to wiggle my way back into the picture!
- I cannot believe I am about to say what I am about to say. I would have sworn hell would have frozen over, thawed out, and then frozen over again before I ever said something like this. But I have to say it. I am really starting to grow fond of Edna a little bit. On the one hand, she has undoubtedly cheated and gotten on everyone's last nerves to get to where she is today. But then again, on the other hand, she is still where she is today. You have to give her credit. She has not laid down or quit or given in to anyone's negative feedback. She's even starting to gain a little bit of self-control by refusing to respond to the haters. So while I still whole-heartedly believe she is a terrible player and a nuisance to interact with, she has done a damn good job of continuing to survive and even blind-siding a few people in the process. She's far from bearable, but she may not be as bad as I once thought.
That's all for now! Praying for continued success on Redemption Island!
Papa Bear
- I remember when I was a kid, summer vacations were the best. It seemed like those days lasted forever. The only problem with summer vacation is that you never really knew what day of the week it was. Odds were just as likely that it could be Friday as they were that it could be Tuesday. No one ever really knew. And yet, that's kind of how I feel again here on Redemption Island. Things are certainly much more chill and relaxed around here, as I haven't worried about strategizing with people or scurrying around over what the vote will be like in what seems like ages. But at the same time, I feel very disconnected. I went to write the subject of this confessional and wasn't entirely sure what round we were in. Is it ten? Eleven? I am still in a continuation of nine? Things are certainly much less stable and predictable in terms of daily routine on Redemption Island, but I kind of like it. I feel like this is somewhere that I can continue to prosper in the game but not have to worry about all the dirty work. Not to mention I seem to be here with high spirits and an enthusiasm for getting back in the game while all of my counterparts are being sent to me broken-hearted. This has a recipe for success, but I don't want to get too far ahead of myself.
- I was about eight different kinds of happy when I saw Coach got sent to Redemption Island. I think that is exactly what he deserved. On the Redemption Island page, I tried to feed Coach's pity party by saying how unfair and inhumane it was that he had been sent there, but deep down, I think that is exactly what he needed. Coach was very much on his high horse during the game and being knocked down a few notches was good for him. I'm also happy to say that I would have been more than able to take him out in the Redemption Island challenge, but he opted out of it altogether. That definitely saved me a lot of time and energy, and I'm glad to see he is going to be the first member of the jury. A jury seat is exactly what he needs.
- The Dawn vote, on the other hand, was somewhat bewildering to me. What on earth caused that? I have no idea. Right when things were starting to look like they might turn around for the better for Savaii, things go right back to normal and Dawn is sent my way. I am hoping and praying that she didn't get ousted from the game with a hidden immunity idol in her pocket. To me, that is rule number one. You have to make sure something like that never happens to you in this game. While Dawn was probably one of my greatest allies during my time in the game, I would be extremely disappointed if she went out on a move like that.
- I really like the matchup of me versus Dawn in a Redemption Island challenge. I think she is really disappointed and frustrated with the circumstances, so I don't think her morale will be very high going into this challenge. But assume for just a second that she is on top of the world and very determined tomorrow night in the challenge - I still don't like her odds. In similar types of challenges back in the days of Savaii versus Upolu, it seemed like Cochran, Elyse, and I were the ones carrying the majority of the weight in these types of challenges. I don't foresee Dawn being able to post consistently every five minutes for three hours. She may prove me wrong, but I really do think I have a decent shot of winning two redemption island challenges in a row. I guess we will find out for sure tomorrow night. Here's to hoping for the best! I really want to wiggle my way back into the picture!
- I cannot believe I am about to say what I am about to say. I would have sworn hell would have frozen over, thawed out, and then frozen over again before I ever said something like this. But I have to say it. I am really starting to grow fond of Edna a little bit. On the one hand, she has undoubtedly cheated and gotten on everyone's last nerves to get to where she is today. But then again, on the other hand, she is still where she is today. You have to give her credit. She has not laid down or quit or given in to anyone's negative feedback. She's even starting to gain a little bit of self-control by refusing to respond to the haters. So while I still whole-heartedly believe she is a terrible player and a nuisance to interact with, she has done a damn good job of continuing to survive and even blind-siding a few people in the process. She's far from bearable, but she may not be as bad as I once thought.
That's all for now! Praying for continued success on Redemption Island!
Papa Bear