Final Five!!! What the hell, I'm still around?!

I'M SO HYPED ABOUT THIS CHALLENGE. Wiki racing is actually something I did with friends before it was a thing...yeah, I'm a nerdy gay hipster whatever haters gonna hate

Anyways, I'm trying not to practice too much because Jacob and Anthony can see my scores. But I have a good feeling that this is another one I can win! If I win immunity this round, it'll make it even more likely that Jacob will go this week. Anthony should be voting with me, and if I'm safe, I think Kate would make the smart move to vote Jacob.

The only thing is, Jacob would probably want Eric/Anthony out instead. So I gotta convince Kate that Jacob's the way to go.

I can't be overconfident going into the challenge, so peace out until tomorrow, folks!

So um…I dreamed that I was at Final Tribal Council last night. On the actual Survivor show, with Probst, torches, iguanas and all. It was me, Sherri, and Cochran. AND SHERRI BEAT ME 5-4. WTF.

Don't mess with Sherri. :P



Also good luck in the challenge! Go Thomas!

WHY DID THEY TAKE WIKI RACES AWAY FROM ME? WHY, SURVIVOR GODS?!?

OH MY FUCKING GOD IMMUNITY YES YES YES YES YESSSSS

Final 4, baby!

(And this puts an even bigger target on my back...welp. Guess I gotta keep winning?)

God fucking alsdkjf;lasdjflasglkahsdfad why won't people see that Jacob's a threat?! Why why why why why

Jacob's a Kim. Boston Rob. He charms people into their trust. And he's going to fucking win if he's in the end, AND WHY WON'T KATE SEE THAT?!?!?!

I mean, there's a chance that I'm COMPLETELY WRONG and that Kate stands a chance. Maybe she thinks she's got Lindsay's (and the other Rockefellers') votes locked up. Maybe she thinks she's been charming enough? But none of that compares to pure strategy AND Jacob's charm.

And now Anthony and I are just ranting at each other saying that everyone else are being ridiculous and not playing to win. FUCK THIS. I'm gonna just flip shit as much as I can, and if this gets me voted out at 4, I tried.

(Also, there's the legitimate chance that he was actually willing to take me to F2, and I ruined it by trying to get him out. But I still legitimately believe I would've lost to him. So, WHATEVER.)

I don't know how I keep on bonding with the people on the outs. Maybe people are just friendlier and more receptive when they know they're on the chopping block? But damn, Anthony and I are pretty tight right now. Working against Jacob has really bonded us together - and I know I've had a lot of "bros" this game, but he's definitely up there right now (Spencer, Mike, RJ, Donovan - I haven't forgotten y'all! And of course, Jacob and Eric!)

BLOOD V WATER, TEAM THOMTHONY LET'S GO

(Vanderbros as a fallback, but I'm trying to backstab my bro, sooo......)

CRAZY IDEA - what if Kate had planned to cut off Jacob at F4? Meaning she and Eric were the ones who had the F2. She lied to Anthony about her "loyalty" with Jacob, knowing that Anthony and I are talking.

That would be the boldest plan ever, and if that's actually true, KATE, YOU'RE A GODDESS.

(Unfortunately, I really don't think it's true)

My last shot for this round: convincing Eric. Anthony's willing to help me out at this point - he shows me this bit of convo that he had with Kate. In the tiny chance that I make it to FTC, I know I'll have Anthony's vote at least. He knows that I'm not blind to the charm of Jacob.

I'm gonna show this to Eric tomorrow. If he knows that Kate's loyal to Jacob, they must have an F2. This invalidates an F2 that Eric made with Jacob - AND, Jacob made one with me. Eric might not even have a shot to making it to FTC - as much as he believes it.

My final attempt at convincing Kate. I call it: Thomas's Last Stand

If it's a F3 FTC and I'm out at 4, I'm also going to flip my shit.

Last post of the night: holy shit, Anthony's pulling a (much milder) Stacey. He called out Jacob in Tribal Council, saying that he'll win. Holy crap, thank you Anthony.

This may be the only way that I can get to FTC - if Jacob doesn't win immunity, and Kate/Eric wise up and vote him out. Stacey's rant definitely helped pull Kate and Eric (though Jacob probably worked them beforehand).

Working with those who are on the outs / getting voted out has definitely helped me, even if it hasn't helped those who have gotten voted out. Anthony's throwing a Hail Mary to me, and it depends on if I can make the play into the end zone.

LET'S DO THIS

Go Thomas!! I'm rooting for you :)

Well, it's been a fun game. (Why do I keep talking like I'm getting voted out? I could still win Immunity; I could survive next round for all I know). It's been a good learning experience - I've learned a ton personally, and game-wise. And I still don't think I could ever be a master of the game - I'm just a little too wishy-washy / all over the place for that. But hey, it's fun, and I did make it to F4, right?

Things to reference for future games:
- Look out for ALL possible alliances.
- Talk to EVERYONE. Anthony and I could've worked together earlier, but we were both complacent. Do it, even if it's just for 5 minutes. Hit them up before it's too late.
- Your friends are also your enemies. Never trust someone 100%. The ones who you're playing with are the ones that you've got to beat at some point, or they'll beat you.
- Play to win. You can't win unless you get to the end; but you also can't win if you're at the end and you don't stand a chance.
- Assess peoples' personalities. I'm overanalytical at times, but I neglected character and personality.
- Every vote matters. Every. Single. One.
- You can over and underestimate people. You're not always right on judgment calls.
- Be humble. Never be overconfident at any point in your game. This leads to clouded judgment and lack of foresight.