It seems like just yesterday that Survivor Nicaragua began. Some very interesting players were brought into our homes each week along with drama, laughter, and some downright incredible behavior. It has yet again been a delightful season to watch and I am sad that one more chapter in Survivor history will soon be complete. Today is the eve of the finale, and I have to say I am happy with the final 5 standing, even though a few of them would be disappointing winners for me.
It goes without saying that I am rooting for Holly to win. A dream came true for me this season. I may have met Rupert a few years ago, but that is as far as that went. Holly, however, has become a personal friend of mine. I can call or text her anytime I want to. Heck, I can even invite her over for coffee if I feel like it. Out of the hundreds of people who have played this game, I couldn't have asked for a better Survivor friend. And no matter what she wins, even if it's nothing, I will still be honored to call her my friend long after this is over.
This latest episode was the family episode. It was so touching it brought me to tears. Charlie looked amazing on television! He, like his wife, is a wonderful person to know in real life. He is friendly and funny. I wish all of them could've spent more time with their loved ones.
Jane is quite the spitfire! She was livid upon finding out she was being voted out by those who had promised to take her to the final. Others may not agree, but I absolutely loved her putting the fire out. Go out with a bang, I say.
Tribal Council was, well, Tribal Council. Jane definitely spoke her mind. She basically called my friend a thief for taking Dan's shoes at the beginning of the season. But the part about Tribal that really blew my mind is that Jeff basically told them how they should vote, but yet Dan, Jane and Fabio didn't do it! Now remember, I want Holly to win and was relieved they didn't vote her out, but honestly what Jeff said made sense. He told them how to vote and they didn't. I guess neither of those three really want to win that badly after all.
I loved the photos taken at the reward. Holly, Chase and Sash obviously had a good time with it!
The finale is tomorrow night. I can hardly wait!
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
"Kelly-Nay, 'cause they're both chicken"
"Survivors ready....go!" America was blessed with another great episode of Survivor this past Wednesday night. This season is quickly coming to an end, and I am very happy with the last few people standing. I can honestly say that overall I like each one of them for different reasons (okay a few of them I like only slightly), and I am confident that I will be happy with the outcome at the finale.
The reward challenge for this episode was a second chance challenge, and Chase rocked it! He looked as though he had been practicing for it for a week straight! Afterwards, when Jeff told him he could take two people with him, he graciously took Holly, and she deserved it after what happened the previous week. He also took Jane, and Sash did not like that. Not one bit. He was under the impression Chase would take him on the reward.
And the reward was great. They were able to shower and eat some decent food. Chase admitted to Holly that he made a mistake taking Jane with, and Holly agreed with him.
Jane on this particular episode really reminded me of Jan from Thailand. I remember her crying over a dead bird, and now we have Jane doing it. I think it is taken a bit too far though when these ladies start making memorials for the dead animals.
The immunity challenge was an intense one, and we found out that Jane was once a cheerleader. She was cheering everyone on, but Fabio didn't appreciate it. He mumbled, "Shut up," under his breath while trying to concentrate on his puzzle.
I loved Jeff calling out the losers as they walked into Tribal Council. I am glad he did it and I hope he continues doing it. They need to be reminded that they are lucky to be sitting up there with people like Brenda, Alina and Marty who are far from quitters.
Only one more episode until the incredible finale! I cannot wait to see how this season ends. I just know in my heart that my friend Holly will walk away with a title of some sort. And she truly deserves it!
The reward challenge for this episode was a second chance challenge, and Chase rocked it! He looked as though he had been practicing for it for a week straight! Afterwards, when Jeff told him he could take two people with him, he graciously took Holly, and she deserved it after what happened the previous week. He also took Jane, and Sash did not like that. Not one bit. He was under the impression Chase would take him on the reward.
And the reward was great. They were able to shower and eat some decent food. Chase admitted to Holly that he made a mistake taking Jane with, and Holly agreed with him.
Jane on this particular episode really reminded me of Jan from Thailand. I remember her crying over a dead bird, and now we have Jane doing it. I think it is taken a bit too far though when these ladies start making memorials for the dead animals.
The immunity challenge was an intense one, and we found out that Jane was once a cheerleader. She was cheering everyone on, but Fabio didn't appreciate it. He mumbled, "Shut up," under his breath while trying to concentrate on his puzzle.
I loved Jeff calling out the losers as they walked into Tribal Council. I am glad he did it and I hope he continues doing it. They need to be reminded that they are lucky to be sitting up there with people like Brenda, Alina and Marty who are far from quitters.
Only one more episode until the incredible finale! I cannot wait to see how this season ends. I just know in my heart that my friend Holly will walk away with a title of some sort. And she truly deserves it!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
"There is nothing left for me to suck"
It seems like an eternity since my last blog, but I didn't do one last week for the simple fact it was the recap episode and therefore I would've been writing about things I have already written about in previous posts. I still enjoyed it, though. It's always nice to see the never-before-seen scenes.
I enjoyed the most recent episode of Survivor, as usual. It was packed with excitement, some good and some not-so-good. But I really feel that my friend Holly is hands down winning fan favorite vote this season. That woman has a beautiful and caring heart and it definitely showed on air.
My two favorite moments of this episode were seeing Dan sitting in the oversized chair, swinging his legs like a four year old, and Purple Kelly's quote that will be forever remembered: "There is nothing left for me to suck."
Just like the rest of you, I can't stand quitters in the game of Survivor. I feel if you can't handle the heat then stay out of the kitchen. And I know without a doubt that I would be the first one myself to cry and bitch about the cold and lack of sleep, etc. I am a huge baby and I know it and that is why I would never even bother applying for the show in the first place. These two girls quit with only 11 days remaining and that is unacceptable. There should be some sort of penalty for them.
My feelings about NaOnka have changed after watching the crap she pulled last week. I no longer like her as much as I did. She had already said she wanted to quit but yet it was okay for her to still participate in the reward?! That disgusted me. She has a grinch-sized heart.
Last Wednesday was also the first time I had the honor of attending a Survivor viewing party, thanks to my friend Holly. I had a really amazing time! I took a friend of mine with me, and although she is not the die-hard fan that I am, I think she still had a good time. Holly texted me and said we could meet her at the hair salon so we did. We walked in and said hello to her, then went and sat down and visited with Holly's mother and also a dear friend of her's, and of course Mr. Holly Hoffman. We then headed to Dublin Square where the party was held. It was a good turnout, and I had the honor of sitting at the same table as Holly, front row! When she made the comment on the show about wanting a hotdog, someone had a few brought to her! I didn't get much Holly time because she was busy with all of her admirers, but we did chat a little bit and we did get a few photos, one of which is my new Facebook photo. She also told me that when she comes back to Rapid City in January to help her son move that she and I will have a girl day at the spa. I am really looking forward to that!
Only a few more episodes to go until the big finale! It will be a great finish, I am sure!
I enjoyed the most recent episode of Survivor, as usual. It was packed with excitement, some good and some not-so-good. But I really feel that my friend Holly is hands down winning fan favorite vote this season. That woman has a beautiful and caring heart and it definitely showed on air.
My two favorite moments of this episode were seeing Dan sitting in the oversized chair, swinging his legs like a four year old, and Purple Kelly's quote that will be forever remembered: "There is nothing left for me to suck."
Just like the rest of you, I can't stand quitters in the game of Survivor. I feel if you can't handle the heat then stay out of the kitchen. And I know without a doubt that I would be the first one myself to cry and bitch about the cold and lack of sleep, etc. I am a huge baby and I know it and that is why I would never even bother applying for the show in the first place. These two girls quit with only 11 days remaining and that is unacceptable. There should be some sort of penalty for them.
My feelings about NaOnka have changed after watching the crap she pulled last week. I no longer like her as much as I did. She had already said she wanted to quit but yet it was okay for her to still participate in the reward?! That disgusted me. She has a grinch-sized heart.
Last Wednesday was also the first time I had the honor of attending a Survivor viewing party, thanks to my friend Holly. I had a really amazing time! I took a friend of mine with me, and although she is not the die-hard fan that I am, I think she still had a good time. Holly texted me and said we could meet her at the hair salon so we did. We walked in and said hello to her, then went and sat down and visited with Holly's mother and also a dear friend of her's, and of course Mr. Holly Hoffman. We then headed to Dublin Square where the party was held. It was a good turnout, and I had the honor of sitting at the same table as Holly, front row! When she made the comment on the show about wanting a hotdog, someone had a few brought to her! I didn't get much Holly time because she was busy with all of her admirers, but we did chat a little bit and we did get a few photos, one of which is my new Facebook photo. She also told me that when she comes back to Rapid City in January to help her son move that she and I will have a girl day at the spa. I am really looking forward to that!
Only a few more episodes to go until the big finale! It will be a great finish, I am sure!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
"Chase needs to grow a pair"
Every Wednesday night as I sit down to watch Survivor, I have a pen and paper handy so that I can write down a few things I want to put in my blog. I had three different choices written down for a possible title and they were all good ones, but I couldn't help myself. I had to go with a quote from Benry (at least I think it was Benry. It is not easy paying attention to the show AND writing down everything I want to say.) It's a great quote, and it is definitely true.
And not only should Chase grow a pair, but Chase appears, to me at least, to be somewhat of an idiot. Sure, Brenda is cute, but she would've cut him loose the first chance she got. I believe he is thinking with the wrong head out there!
Let's talk about the reward challenge. The only thing I really have to say about it is this: If you put a barrel on it's side, then we the audience shouldn't hear, "Oh no, it's rolling!" Um, what exactly are you expecting it to do?!
And I officially want to go volcano-boarding. It looks amazing! I think I will add that to my bucket list. Well, I would if I had a bucket list.
I really love how Holly is playing the game. She was putting bugs in the ears of just about everyone out there about Brenda and why it is crucial to vote her out. She is doing an exceptional job out there and I couldn't be more proud of our SD girl! I can even overlook the fact that she dropped that "F" bomb.
The endurance immunity challenges have always been my favorite ones, and last night's was a doozy. It looked very difficult. I am having a hard time with the fact that Dan did better at it than at least three other people, including Holly. I am not quite sure what to say about that, except that there is a first time for everything. Jane was very impressive in that challenge. She rocked it and she is simply amazing!
My favorite part of last night's episode was at Tribal Council when Jeff asked Kelly for her 20 years of wisdom. First of all, she looked surprised that she was being asked to speak, then she became flustered and blurted out something that made no sense at all. I am really glad she gave us her deep thoughts. I am sorry, Kelly, that editing made you look foolish. But yet I am not sorry. It was funny as hell to watch!
I think the fire at camp was the last thing Libertad was expecting to have happen. They were devastated by it and lost many of their belongings.
Brenda was voted out. Was it a good thing? Probably. But I think she would have made a better winner than Dan, Kelly, or Chase. They aren't really doing anything to earn the million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor. If one of those three end up winning, I may need to stop watching Survivor.
I am undecided as to whether I will do a blog next week since the next episode is the recap one. I guess I could always write a blog on how I feel about the Russell/Rob season coming up. I definitely have some strong opinions on that!
And not only should Chase grow a pair, but Chase appears, to me at least, to be somewhat of an idiot. Sure, Brenda is cute, but she would've cut him loose the first chance she got. I believe he is thinking with the wrong head out there!
Let's talk about the reward challenge. The only thing I really have to say about it is this: If you put a barrel on it's side, then we the audience shouldn't hear, "Oh no, it's rolling!" Um, what exactly are you expecting it to do?!
And I officially want to go volcano-boarding. It looks amazing! I think I will add that to my bucket list. Well, I would if I had a bucket list.
I really love how Holly is playing the game. She was putting bugs in the ears of just about everyone out there about Brenda and why it is crucial to vote her out. She is doing an exceptional job out there and I couldn't be more proud of our SD girl! I can even overlook the fact that she dropped that "F" bomb.
The endurance immunity challenges have always been my favorite ones, and last night's was a doozy. It looked very difficult. I am having a hard time with the fact that Dan did better at it than at least three other people, including Holly. I am not quite sure what to say about that, except that there is a first time for everything. Jane was very impressive in that challenge. She rocked it and she is simply amazing!
My favorite part of last night's episode was at Tribal Council when Jeff asked Kelly for her 20 years of wisdom. First of all, she looked surprised that she was being asked to speak, then she became flustered and blurted out something that made no sense at all. I am really glad she gave us her deep thoughts. I am sorry, Kelly, that editing made you look foolish. But yet I am not sorry. It was funny as hell to watch!
I think the fire at camp was the last thing Libertad was expecting to have happen. They were devastated by it and lost many of their belongings.
Brenda was voted out. Was it a good thing? Probably. But I think she would have made a better winner than Dan, Kelly, or Chase. They aren't really doing anything to earn the million dollars and the title of Sole Survivor. If one of those three end up winning, I may need to stop watching Survivor.
I am undecided as to whether I will do a blog next week since the next episode is the recap one. I guess I could always write a blog on how I feel about the Russell/Rob season coming up. I definitely have some strong opinions on that!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
"Dumb and dumber"
Interestingly enough, I love and admire every person who has ever been on Survivor. Every single one of them. I have watched them week after week on my favorite TV show. There are some who irritate me, some who make me yawn, and others who are amazing in my eyes and can do no wrong. But this is just what we see on television. And I am sure that what we see on TV is different than the real person in everyday life. This brings me to my discussion of Marty. Anytime I see him on Survivor, he grates on my nerves in a huge way. I don't know why, but I don't want to look at him or listen to him speak. I, for one, am glad he was voted out. But even though he irritates me on the show, I truly believe he is an amazing man in his everyday life. Would I hang out and have a beer with him? Absolutely. And how about NaOnka? She is quite the pistol! She fascinates me with her ghetto ways. But I bet she is a beautiful woman when not on television.
As always, I enjoyed the reward challenge. It was a fun one! It was an obstacle course of different activities, such as breaking through a wall of bricks. Oddly, it ended up being men against women. The ladies gave it their all but the men ended up winning.
The reward that the men were able to enjoy was zip-lining through Nicaragua. It was fun to watch them enjoying themselves. I had my fingers crossed for Dan, though. I didn't want to see the poor man fall or get mud on himself.
I was pleased with the immunity memory challenge. I know I couldn't've gotten half of those right.
Now, is it just me or is there alot of people in awe of the fact that the people this season are disgusted when someone lies? Why is this such a big deal to some people? Survivor is a television competition show. The prize is one million dollars! You may have to put up with annoying people and lies. These people are doing what they have to do for that money. I could never understand why people would complain so much about JT being annoying. "We just can't deal with an annoying person. Why is this journey towards a million dollars not easy?" Put on your big boy/girl pants and deal with the lying and irritating people.
My favorite quote of the episode came from Fabio: "It's so easy playing stupid." Playing?!
What the hell was with Marty's walk after voting at Tribal Council???? Was that his cocky "I'm not being voted out" walk? Epic fail!
The previews for next week are intriguing. Everyone seems to be looking down at the ground in horror. A friend of mine told me he thinks it is Dan, who finally kicked the bucket. I am going with that.
As always, I enjoyed the reward challenge. It was a fun one! It was an obstacle course of different activities, such as breaking through a wall of bricks. Oddly, it ended up being men against women. The ladies gave it their all but the men ended up winning.
The reward that the men were able to enjoy was zip-lining through Nicaragua. It was fun to watch them enjoying themselves. I had my fingers crossed for Dan, though. I didn't want to see the poor man fall or get mud on himself.
I was pleased with the immunity memory challenge. I know I couldn't've gotten half of those right.
Now, is it just me or is there alot of people in awe of the fact that the people this season are disgusted when someone lies? Why is this such a big deal to some people? Survivor is a television competition show. The prize is one million dollars! You may have to put up with annoying people and lies. These people are doing what they have to do for that money. I could never understand why people would complain so much about JT being annoying. "We just can't deal with an annoying person. Why is this journey towards a million dollars not easy?" Put on your big boy/girl pants and deal with the lying and irritating people.
My favorite quote of the episode came from Fabio: "It's so easy playing stupid." Playing?!
What the hell was with Marty's walk after voting at Tribal Council???? Was that his cocky "I'm not being voted out" walk? Epic fail!
The previews for next week are intriguing. Everyone seems to be looking down at the ground in horror. A friend of mine told me he thinks it is Dan, who finally kicked the bucket. I am going with that.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
"I'm not breakin' my tile!"
It is time once again for my weekly Survivor blog, and I would like to apologise to my few faithful readers. My last blog was rushed and I don't feel as though I put enough heart into it, and it looks like this one might be the same way. Sorry if it isn't very interesting.
The tribes merged on this episode. Everyone loves when the tribes merge. New alliances form and each player begins playing the game as an individual instead of for a team. I am not quite sure of the new tribe name. I like the meaning of it, just not the name itself. But that may have something to do with the fact that Marty came up with it. I think I would like the name a whole lot more if, say, Kelly came up with it. That way we would know she was still in the game.
NaOnka stole flour, pans, etc. I am not quite sure why she did this. It almost seemed as if she was upset with the tribe and decided to go off on her own and have a temper tantrum. Was that really the way to deal with it? Whatever her reason, it could come back and bite her in the butt.
I loved the challenge, mainly because I love the endurance challenges. Those are my favorites. They show just how strong a person really is. How cute was Jane?! She held up the longest out of the women, and even though she was technically done with the challenge, she continued to stick with it. Of course she revealed later that she did it "just to beat Marty." I love that woman. Next to Holly, she is my favorite.
I must say I wasn't very impressed with the way Marty spoke about Jane at Tribal Council. Unfortunately, I do think he is 100%, without a doubt, correct. If I was on the jury and Jane made it to the finals, that woman would get my vote, hands down.
I would be short-changing all of you if I left out my Dan comment for the week. Did he actually have a reason for mentioning the NaOnka incident at tribal when they were talking about something entirely different? It seemed kind of random to me. And why is he still there? He and Kelly really need to be the next ones to go. Kelly reminds me of Natalie from Samoa, and I would really hate to have the winner of this season be someone who didn't do anything to earn the win and was hardly ever on the air.
My girl Holly is still in it! Way to represent South Dakota, my friend!
The tribes merged on this episode. Everyone loves when the tribes merge. New alliances form and each player begins playing the game as an individual instead of for a team. I am not quite sure of the new tribe name. I like the meaning of it, just not the name itself. But that may have something to do with the fact that Marty came up with it. I think I would like the name a whole lot more if, say, Kelly came up with it. That way we would know she was still in the game.
NaOnka stole flour, pans, etc. I am not quite sure why she did this. It almost seemed as if she was upset with the tribe and decided to go off on her own and have a temper tantrum. Was that really the way to deal with it? Whatever her reason, it could come back and bite her in the butt.
I loved the challenge, mainly because I love the endurance challenges. Those are my favorites. They show just how strong a person really is. How cute was Jane?! She held up the longest out of the women, and even though she was technically done with the challenge, she continued to stick with it. Of course she revealed later that she did it "just to beat Marty." I love that woman. Next to Holly, she is my favorite.
I must say I wasn't very impressed with the way Marty spoke about Jane at Tribal Council. Unfortunately, I do think he is 100%, without a doubt, correct. If I was on the jury and Jane made it to the finals, that woman would get my vote, hands down.
I would be short-changing all of you if I left out my Dan comment for the week. Did he actually have a reason for mentioning the NaOnka incident at tribal when they were talking about something entirely different? It seemed kind of random to me. And why is he still there? He and Kelly really need to be the next ones to go. Kelly reminds me of Natalie from Samoa, and I would really hate to have the winner of this season be someone who didn't do anything to earn the win and was hardly ever on the air.
My girl Holly is still in it! Way to represent South Dakota, my friend!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Excerpt
This is a small excerpt from the book I am in the process of writing. It is a very tiny sampling, but this gives you an idea of my writing style, how I put sentences together, etc.
~Dust swirled around the hem of her dress, indicating the lack of rain Brunswick had been suffering from. She looked around anxiously for the man she was to be meeting. She had no idea what he looked like. In fact, she knew very little about him.~
I know it is just one paragraph, but I hope it piqued your interest and you want to read my book when it is finished! Let me know!
~Dust swirled around the hem of her dress, indicating the lack of rain Brunswick had been suffering from. She looked around anxiously for the man she was to be meeting. She had no idea what he looked like. In fact, she knew very little about him.~
I know it is just one paragraph, but I hope it piqued your interest and you want to read my book when it is finished! Let me know!
"You can milk your own milk"
I decided the title of this week's blog should be a quote from Purple Kelly. I wasn't sure if or even when she would say anything again, so I wanted to give her some recognition. Way to go, Kelly, for making sure your first confessional would be remembered!
At the opening of the episode, Chase makes the comment, "Based on Dan's performance, I really hope keeping him doesn't come back to bite us in the butt." Um, I agree! People. This is what I have been saying all along. I understand where they are coming from by keeping him around because he isn't a threat. But is he an asset? What the hell would Dan be, anyway?
And speaking of Dan, as I always am, how about that reward challenge? Really, Dan?! REALLY?? My 90-year old grandpa could've done more smoothly than you did. And I wonder if anyone else noticed the excitement on Purple Kelly's face after she got her ball in the net. She probably knew that would get on the air.
LaFlor's communication seemed to suck in the immunity challenge. Fabio told Brenda and Purple Kelly that they need to talk about things together and Kelly got pissy with him. If we could ever see her personality come out, I think we would find her a very delightful young woman. I think. I'm not sure, though.
I would comment on Marty giving the idol away, but I can't. I still don't understand it. Does this make him stupid? Does this make him smart? Is he too trusting, and does he really trust that the others will keep him in the game? Will they? I need answers!
This is a shorter blog than I usually write, but I just didn't think there were enough things to mention this week. But, I am happy to say that NaOnka can now say she has touched a cow's nipple. I'm sure her mother is so proud.
At the opening of the episode, Chase makes the comment, "Based on Dan's performance, I really hope keeping him doesn't come back to bite us in the butt." Um, I agree! People. This is what I have been saying all along. I understand where they are coming from by keeping him around because he isn't a threat. But is he an asset? What the hell would Dan be, anyway?
And speaking of Dan, as I always am, how about that reward challenge? Really, Dan?! REALLY?? My 90-year old grandpa could've done more smoothly than you did. And I wonder if anyone else noticed the excitement on Purple Kelly's face after she got her ball in the net. She probably knew that would get on the air.
LaFlor's communication seemed to suck in the immunity challenge. Fabio told Brenda and Purple Kelly that they need to talk about things together and Kelly got pissy with him. If we could ever see her personality come out, I think we would find her a very delightful young woman. I think. I'm not sure, though.
I would comment on Marty giving the idol away, but I can't. I still don't understand it. Does this make him stupid? Does this make him smart? Is he too trusting, and does he really trust that the others will keep him in the game? Will they? I need answers!
This is a shorter blog than I usually write, but I just didn't think there were enough things to mention this week. But, I am happy to say that NaOnka can now say she has touched a cow's nipple. I'm sure her mother is so proud.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
"Are those toilet seats attached to your derrieres?"
Well, as of now, we aren't even halfway through this season and we have already had three people on the verge of quitting the game. Holly's and NaOnka's reasons were similar. I think that they both had mental breakdowns after dealing with the fierce weather and the overall stress of it all. But luckily they were able to bounce back and jump right back into the game. They both do well at challenges and seem to have overcome the doubts they had earlier. Now, when Dan went to Holly and revealed that he wanted to quit the game, I can't say I was surprised by this. The man is in obvious pain. Watch him walk and you will see that his joints barely work anymore. You can even see discomfort in his eyes. Now, if he would rock the challenges and actually be useful to the tribe, we could brush this off as a breakdown of sorts as well. But the difference between Dan wanting to quit and Holly and NaOnka wanting to quit is that, unlike the ladies, Dan is useless. He likes to talk about and flaunt his wealth, but he doesn't have much to brag about in the way of health. I don't even know why he signed up for the show. This is not the first and second season of Survivor, for cryin' out loud! Holly said something similar and now I am going to say it as well. You should know what you signed up for, and if you can't handle it then stay home. Remember the first few seasons of this show? Were there any wimps back then? I think the first didn't come until Pearl Islands when Osten decided he was scared of pelicans and just couldn't stay in the game.
And not only is Dan useless and falling apart, almost walking on nubs, but apparently he is also a liar. When he was asked by Jeff if anything out there bothers him, his answer was no. Really, Dan?! Nothing??? You pouted when your $1,600 shoes turned up missing (which you shouldn't've brought out there in the first place. A pair of Nikes would've served the purpose just fine.), you whined about getting mud on you (I do that and I am a girl!), and you have repeatedly complained about the lack of sleep, the weather, etc. Go home and sit by your pool in your expensive, ugly shoes and give a more deserving person a bigger chance at winning this game. Please.
And no, you are not imagining my distaste for Dan. That is the name of my ex husband. Plus, he resembles a former male friend of mine who decided he could no longer be friends with me because I refused to sleep with him. So needless to say, Dan bashing is enjoyable for me.
Normally, I enjoy the challenges as I did this particular one. But I found it extremely hard to take seriously. Maybe it was just me, but it honestly looked like they had toilet seats attached to their, er, seats. I was laughing too much to pay close attention to it, but I did catch that Holly and Jill won the two individual immunity necklaces. They squared off in a ring toss and Jill won the feast for her team.
Natalie, AKA Purple Kelly, once again said nothing the entire episode.
As a super fan of this show, I have seen plenty of people lie right to someone else's face, so Marty's story to Fabio wouldn't have been that big of a deal but for the fact that Fabio bought every word of it. Fabio now believes that Marty is a chess grandmaster and that he beat Guillermo Vilas as a child. Fabio is awestruck, but what Fabio doesn't know is that Guillermo Vilas is a tennis player. Poor, clueless Fabio.
Once again, I was not happy with the vote. Kelly B. is a good woman and didn't deserve that!
It looks like we will see some crafty, sneaky people on the next episode, and Fabio will revert back to his childhood, peeing in the water.
And not only is Dan useless and falling apart, almost walking on nubs, but apparently he is also a liar. When he was asked by Jeff if anything out there bothers him, his answer was no. Really, Dan?! Nothing??? You pouted when your $1,600 shoes turned up missing (which you shouldn't've brought out there in the first place. A pair of Nikes would've served the purpose just fine.), you whined about getting mud on you (I do that and I am a girl!), and you have repeatedly complained about the lack of sleep, the weather, etc. Go home and sit by your pool in your expensive, ugly shoes and give a more deserving person a bigger chance at winning this game. Please.
And no, you are not imagining my distaste for Dan. That is the name of my ex husband. Plus, he resembles a former male friend of mine who decided he could no longer be friends with me because I refused to sleep with him. So needless to say, Dan bashing is enjoyable for me.
Normally, I enjoy the challenges as I did this particular one. But I found it extremely hard to take seriously. Maybe it was just me, but it honestly looked like they had toilet seats attached to their, er, seats. I was laughing too much to pay close attention to it, but I did catch that Holly and Jill won the two individual immunity necklaces. They squared off in a ring toss and Jill won the feast for her team.
Natalie, AKA Purple Kelly, once again said nothing the entire episode.
As a super fan of this show, I have seen plenty of people lie right to someone else's face, so Marty's story to Fabio wouldn't have been that big of a deal but for the fact that Fabio bought every word of it. Fabio now believes that Marty is a chess grandmaster and that he beat Guillermo Vilas as a child. Fabio is awestruck, but what Fabio doesn't know is that Guillermo Vilas is a tennis player. Poor, clueless Fabio.
Once again, I was not happy with the vote. Kelly B. is a good woman and didn't deserve that!
It looks like we will see some crafty, sneaky people on the next episode, and Fabio will revert back to his childhood, peeing in the water.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
"Drop Your Buffs"
Once again, I have decided to write something other than a recap of the latest episode of Survivor. I don't think that it is necessary since we have all watched it and know what happens anyway. There are too many other things to talk about.
This was a delightful episode for me. It tickles me to hear jeff say, "Drop your buffs." Those three words are the precursor to a tribal switch. This also means that any alliances previously made are no more. It can be a blessing for some and doom for others.
It took a few episodes, but I am now at the point where Marty just pisses me off. He grates on my nerves about as much as Tom Westman. Honestly, I hope he leaves soon or I will have a certain level of discomfort every time I sit down to watch my favorite show.
And because of my recent distaste of Marty, I love Brenda more than I did before. She said Marty has balls and he is very arrogant. I am seeing some serious Survivor skills in the Asian sensation. I am excited to see what she has in store for us.
And then we have NaOnka. You either love her or hate her, and I happen to love her. I also have a new respect for her. I have heard so many rude and negative comments about her. Well, it's true what is said about being kind to others because you never know what they are going through. She had an extremely rough time during the cold, endless rain and contemplated quitting the game. A few of her tribemates were supportive and helped her through it. Jeff seemed surprised that these strangers helped her through a difficult time, but I understood what she was talking about completely. I went through a divorce a few years ago, and I went through it all alone. I had no one to help me through it, no friends, no family to talk to or tell me it was all going to be okay. And I still feel that way. But the friends I have online have talked me through some tough times and listened to me vent, cry and even rejoice. So it is definitely possible to feel love and support from people who are essentially strangers.
I think Purple Kelly said one sentence this episode. That is one more sentence than she has said on any of the other episodes. I wonder if she is going to slide right through to the end, just like Natalie did? That wouldn't be so bad, I just hope she does something to earn her spot in the final if she gets there.
Voting out Tyrone was some sort of strategy. I guess. I don't agree with their method of voting because I don't know what good Dan will do in any future challenges.
Dan wants to pack it in? Well, blow me down with a feather. Of course he does. HE IS MISERABLE! The man can barely move so this doesn't surprise me one bit. I completely understand he is beatable if he is carried to the end, but should all of the strong, capable people all be voted out so quickly?
This was a delightful episode for me. It tickles me to hear jeff say, "Drop your buffs." Those three words are the precursor to a tribal switch. This also means that any alliances previously made are no more. It can be a blessing for some and doom for others.
It took a few episodes, but I am now at the point where Marty just pisses me off. He grates on my nerves about as much as Tom Westman. Honestly, I hope he leaves soon or I will have a certain level of discomfort every time I sit down to watch my favorite show.
And because of my recent distaste of Marty, I love Brenda more than I did before. She said Marty has balls and he is very arrogant. I am seeing some serious Survivor skills in the Asian sensation. I am excited to see what she has in store for us.
And then we have NaOnka. You either love her or hate her, and I happen to love her. I also have a new respect for her. I have heard so many rude and negative comments about her. Well, it's true what is said about being kind to others because you never know what they are going through. She had an extremely rough time during the cold, endless rain and contemplated quitting the game. A few of her tribemates were supportive and helped her through it. Jeff seemed surprised that these strangers helped her through a difficult time, but I understood what she was talking about completely. I went through a divorce a few years ago, and I went through it all alone. I had no one to help me through it, no friends, no family to talk to or tell me it was all going to be okay. And I still feel that way. But the friends I have online have talked me through some tough times and listened to me vent, cry and even rejoice. So it is definitely possible to feel love and support from people who are essentially strangers.
I think Purple Kelly said one sentence this episode. That is one more sentence than she has said on any of the other episodes. I wonder if she is going to slide right through to the end, just like Natalie did? That wouldn't be so bad, I just hope she does something to earn her spot in the final if she gets there.
Voting out Tyrone was some sort of strategy. I guess. I don't agree with their method of voting because I don't know what good Dan will do in any future challenges.
Dan wants to pack it in? Well, blow me down with a feather. Of course he does. HE IS MISERABLE! The man can barely move so this doesn't surprise me one bit. I completely understand he is beatable if he is carried to the end, but should all of the strong, capable people all be voted out so quickly?
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Survivor Nicaragua episode 4....another opinion of mine
Usually by episode 4, we fans have our favorite players chosen and opinions of each. We even have our own ideas about how the voting should go and why. I, too, have my own opinions of the players and about the game of Survivor itself. My opinions are my own, and I have found that they are not always very popular with others. For example, I think Russell should've won in Samoa, not Natalie. Don't get me wrong, I have absolutely nothing against Natalie, but I feel she didn't work as hard for the title of Sole Survivor as Russell did. That man played the game and did whatever he needed to do and still came up short. He upset people on the jury so they decided to give Natalie the million dollars for doing really nothing but killing a rat. That is very sad to me.
Basically, I am leading up to this past week's episode. I was one of the few who weren't happy with the outcome. I really didn't see the point of voting out Jimmy T. over someone like Dan. I understand the editing and all of that, and I also realize we probably didn't hear half of JT's annoying whining. I am quite positive it was torture being stranded out there with this man who never shut up. But Survivor is a competition. It is a game show, really. The prize is one million dollars, for cryin' out loud! Shouldn't these people who come to play the game have to endure a few unpleasant things? Perhaps an empty tummy and cold, sleepless nights and, dare I say it, an annoying man who whines and talks to much? I say if you are competing for one million dollars, suck it up, people! Work for that million!
They chose to keep Dan around instead of JT. Now, if you ask me, I say Dan should've been sent packing last week. "Let's send home a guy who bitches and whines but can actually perform in challenges and help us win ove a guy who bitches and whines about getting mud on him and can barely move! Yes! We are geniuses!"
We all know there is a tribal switch coming up, and whoever gets stuck with Dan is going to end up voting him off right away, and if they don't I will be surprised.
I really admire Holly for what she said at Tribal Council. "Give the guy a chance." Exactly.
Basically, I am leading up to this past week's episode. I was one of the few who weren't happy with the outcome. I really didn't see the point of voting out Jimmy T. over someone like Dan. I understand the editing and all of that, and I also realize we probably didn't hear half of JT's annoying whining. I am quite positive it was torture being stranded out there with this man who never shut up. But Survivor is a competition. It is a game show, really. The prize is one million dollars, for cryin' out loud! Shouldn't these people who come to play the game have to endure a few unpleasant things? Perhaps an empty tummy and cold, sleepless nights and, dare I say it, an annoying man who whines and talks to much? I say if you are competing for one million dollars, suck it up, people! Work for that million!
They chose to keep Dan around instead of JT. Now, if you ask me, I say Dan should've been sent packing last week. "Let's send home a guy who bitches and whines but can actually perform in challenges and help us win ove a guy who bitches and whines about getting mud on him and can barely move! Yes! We are geniuses!"
We all know there is a tribal switch coming up, and whoever gets stuck with Dan is going to end up voting him off right away, and if they don't I will be surprised.
I really admire Holly for what she said at Tribal Council. "Give the guy a chance." Exactly.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Survivor Nicaragua episode 3..."Faker than faux fur"
Survivor fans were once again blessed with a fantastic episode, and for this particular blog, I think instead of writing a recap of what happened, I am going to give my thoughts on each of the remaining players. Everyone has their opinions on them, and I am going to express mine. I am going to start with Judd, AKA Fabio. I like him for one reason and one reason only. He is hysterical! He seems to be a few fries short of a happy meal, and I think if you looked in one of his ears you could probably see the other side. Marty is a huge baby who wants his way all the time. 'Nuff said. Dan. Oh, my. Unlike the saying, Dan is certainly not the man. He claims he is in much better shape physically than Jimmy J. I say, "Dude, have you seen yourself walk?! You need a Survivor scooter or something." Tyrone is built like James Clement. He is very passionate about the game of Survivor, as was James Clement. Hopefully he doesn't get injured and pulled from the game like James Clement. I really like Jane. She is one of my favorites because she is like the mom of the group. She starts fires, she has a brain. Her voice annoys me, though. Alina is a woman with a strong personality, but with not much of an alliance I fear her chances of going to the end are slim. Let's hope something turns around for her. Kelly S. is somewhat of an enigma to me. We don't see or hear much from her. Will she be the next Kelly from Samoa, who just hung out with her tribe and was voted out, or will she be the next Natalie, who was also quiet but ended up winning her season? It's hard to say when she isn't given enough air time. Brenda has a strong personality. She is very flirtatious and plans to use that to her advantage. I can't wait to see how that works out for her. I wasn't thrilled with Jimmy Johnson, but he was fun to watch during the short time he was on. He loves the game of Survivor and I am glad he had the chance to be a part of it. NaOnka is, without a doubt, one of my favorites this season. She speaks her mind, no matter how rude or crude the thoughts are. "Fabio's hair gets on my nerves....such an airhead." And that was a fairly tame statement from her. She should really watch her mouth. Yve is a beautiful woman, inside and out. She is quiet, and I can't believe she is 40. I hope I look like that when I am 40. Jill is another one of my favorites. She seems to have a good head on her shoulders and also appears to get along with everyone on her tribe. I really hope she goes a long way. Benry is strong in challenges and seems like a nice guy. Pretty boring so far. I think Sash's mind is definitely in the game. He always seems to be talking strategy with someone. Jimmy T. just needs to calm the hell down. Dude, we get it. You wanna play the game and they won't let you. Kelly B. is another favorite of mine. I admire her for playing this game with a prosthetic leg. She truly is an inspiration to everyone. The only thing about Chase that really stands out for me is that he likes Brenda. That is about it. He reminds me alot of Mick from Samoa. I have saved my favorite for last, my friend Holly. Yes, I have met her in person and she is now someone I consider a friend. I guess you could say I am biased because of that. But she is a beautiful woman, inside and out. I know for a fact that she is very caring and also very determined to win this game. I don't know what the future of the game holds for her, but I will be rooting for her every step of the way.
The challenge consisted of barrell-rolling and bag tossing. It was so close! Benry rocked it, but Tyrone did very well himself. LaFlor ended up winning it, and Espada voted out Jimmy J. at Tribal Council.
Batten down the hatches for next week's episode. A storm is brewing, but it will be nothing compared to Hurricane NaOnka!
The challenge consisted of barrell-rolling and bag tossing. It was so close! Benry rocked it, but Tyrone did very well himself. LaFlor ended up winning it, and Espada voted out Jimmy J. at Tribal Council.
Batten down the hatches for next week's episode. A storm is brewing, but it will be nothing compared to Hurricane NaOnka!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Survivor Nicaragua episode 2 "Can we vote?" "Yeah, can we?"
Who knew that episode 2 could be as explosive and entertaining as what we the viewers witnessed last Wednesday night? Episode 2! We saw a plethora of personalities from most of the castaways, and I think that as this season progresses, it is only going to get better.
The episode begins with Espada trekking back to camp after their first visit to Tribal Council and voting their first tribemate, Wendy, out. We immediately hear from Holly, who is worried she is on the outs with them because of her hasty alliance with Wendy. But she has decided to rethink everything because, as she said, she would like to show everyone that she can kick their asses on Survivor. I love her positive attitude, and I hope she keeps it because she is going to need it throughout the game.
Morning arrives, and Jimmy J. and Marty are not happy that they haven't slept much. They have a group meeting to talk about working on a better shelter, and Jimmy J. takes charge. Jimmy T. then proceeds to add fishing to their long list of tasks to complete, but he is soon cut off by Tyrone, who speaks to him as though he is a five year old. "Jimmy T., we hear you. And it's a great idea. Now what were you saying, former NFL coach who I am star-struck by?" Of course Jimmy T. is upset by this.
Our first taste of the LaFlor tribe for this episode made me laugh. Kelly S., or "Purple Kelly", as they have chosen to call her, says, "I have never gone this long without a shower or brushing my teeth." And Fabio says, "I have." Wow, he could be one of my sons! Sash and NaOnka talk, and he lets her know that he is half black and would like to have all minorities at the end and that they should pull Brenda in with them. NaOnka seems to like that idea.
We return to Espada where Jill is eating some snails. Holly thinks they shouldn't be eaten. Now, for the record, I really love Holly. I recently met her, I consider her a personal friend of mine, and I love her. But as I watched her taking the pail of snails away from Jill and dumping them out, I was speechless. Why did she do that?! Her tribemates now think she has gone off the deep end, and that is not how you want to be perceived in this game.
And when Holly noticed Dan making fun of her, she wanted to get even with him. And what would be the best way to do that? By taking his $1,600 shoes, filling them with sand and letting them slowly sink to the bottom of the ocean. Again, I wasn't sure what to think. Was she digging herself a hole?!
When Dan notices his alligator shoes are missing, Holly has a breakdown. She admits that the game of Survivor might not be for her, so she decides to come clean about what she did and confesses to Dan that she took his shoes. He was not happy and said it's a good thing she isn't a guy. I think he wanted to punch her.
Back at the LaFlor camp, NaOnka, who I find to be very entertaining, goes off about one of her socks missing. So she finds someone else's pair of socks and takes them! Fabio finds out they are his so he and Nay clash about that. High school drama, as Alina says.
Holly and Jimmy J. have a talk with each other, and she confesses to him that she is unsure if she can continue with the game. But he gives her a pep talk and she decides to keep going. She says she has never quit anything in her life and I don't think she wants to quit anything now, either.
The challenge was a fantastic one! I loved it! One contestant from each tribe had to race through a mud pit and then into a stack of hay, searching for balls. Then three others had to bounce one ball at a time on boards from player to player until it landed in their barrell. The older tribe used thier medallion of power, which gave them the advantage of one ball already in their barrell. Kelly B. rocked it with her artificial leg, but in the end, Espada wins the challenge and fishing gear along with it. They also found a clue to the hidden immunity idol, which I quite honestly am getting tired of. I hope next season there are none so that the players can't rely on them for a change. Marty, Dan and Jill look for it and eventually find it.
LaFlor weighs their options of who to vote out at Tribal Council, and when they arrive there, all hell breaks loose. Jeff asks Shannon how it's been and he states that he hopes a certain person's girlfriend stands by him. He is referring to Chase, and the two young guys suddenly go off on each other and Tribal Council explodes with anger and accusations. Shannon surprises everyone by asking Sash point blank if he is gay, then proceeds to make comments about gay people that live in New York. Wow!
And for the second week in a row, a person's diarrhea of the mouth cost them a million dollars. Shannon was sent packing.
It's been exciting so far. I can't wait to see what is in store for us next week! I hope Kelly B. keeps a close eye on her leg!
The episode begins with Espada trekking back to camp after their first visit to Tribal Council and voting their first tribemate, Wendy, out. We immediately hear from Holly, who is worried she is on the outs with them because of her hasty alliance with Wendy. But she has decided to rethink everything because, as she said, she would like to show everyone that she can kick their asses on Survivor. I love her positive attitude, and I hope she keeps it because she is going to need it throughout the game.
Morning arrives, and Jimmy J. and Marty are not happy that they haven't slept much. They have a group meeting to talk about working on a better shelter, and Jimmy J. takes charge. Jimmy T. then proceeds to add fishing to their long list of tasks to complete, but he is soon cut off by Tyrone, who speaks to him as though he is a five year old. "Jimmy T., we hear you. And it's a great idea. Now what were you saying, former NFL coach who I am star-struck by?" Of course Jimmy T. is upset by this.
Our first taste of the LaFlor tribe for this episode made me laugh. Kelly S., or "Purple Kelly", as they have chosen to call her, says, "I have never gone this long without a shower or brushing my teeth." And Fabio says, "I have." Wow, he could be one of my sons! Sash and NaOnka talk, and he lets her know that he is half black and would like to have all minorities at the end and that they should pull Brenda in with them. NaOnka seems to like that idea.
We return to Espada where Jill is eating some snails. Holly thinks they shouldn't be eaten. Now, for the record, I really love Holly. I recently met her, I consider her a personal friend of mine, and I love her. But as I watched her taking the pail of snails away from Jill and dumping them out, I was speechless. Why did she do that?! Her tribemates now think she has gone off the deep end, and that is not how you want to be perceived in this game.
And when Holly noticed Dan making fun of her, she wanted to get even with him. And what would be the best way to do that? By taking his $1,600 shoes, filling them with sand and letting them slowly sink to the bottom of the ocean. Again, I wasn't sure what to think. Was she digging herself a hole?!
When Dan notices his alligator shoes are missing, Holly has a breakdown. She admits that the game of Survivor might not be for her, so she decides to come clean about what she did and confesses to Dan that she took his shoes. He was not happy and said it's a good thing she isn't a guy. I think he wanted to punch her.
Back at the LaFlor camp, NaOnka, who I find to be very entertaining, goes off about one of her socks missing. So she finds someone else's pair of socks and takes them! Fabio finds out they are his so he and Nay clash about that. High school drama, as Alina says.
Holly and Jimmy J. have a talk with each other, and she confesses to him that she is unsure if she can continue with the game. But he gives her a pep talk and she decides to keep going. She says she has never quit anything in her life and I don't think she wants to quit anything now, either.
The challenge was a fantastic one! I loved it! One contestant from each tribe had to race through a mud pit and then into a stack of hay, searching for balls. Then three others had to bounce one ball at a time on boards from player to player until it landed in their barrell. The older tribe used thier medallion of power, which gave them the advantage of one ball already in their barrell. Kelly B. rocked it with her artificial leg, but in the end, Espada wins the challenge and fishing gear along with it. They also found a clue to the hidden immunity idol, which I quite honestly am getting tired of. I hope next season there are none so that the players can't rely on them for a change. Marty, Dan and Jill look for it and eventually find it.
LaFlor weighs their options of who to vote out at Tribal Council, and when they arrive there, all hell breaks loose. Jeff asks Shannon how it's been and he states that he hopes a certain person's girlfriend stands by him. He is referring to Chase, and the two young guys suddenly go off on each other and Tribal Council explodes with anger and accusations. Shannon surprises everyone by asking Sash point blank if he is gay, then proceeds to make comments about gay people that live in New York. Wow!
And for the second week in a row, a person's diarrhea of the mouth cost them a million dollars. Shannon was sent packing.
It's been exciting so far. I can't wait to see what is in store for us next week! I hope Kelly B. keeps a close eye on her leg!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Survivor Nicaragua episode 1
Breath-taking volcano shots, stunning wild animals and Jeff Probst's familiar voice can only mean one thing: the start of a new season of Survivor. The 21st season takes place in the country of Nicaragua, where the castaways immediately begin forming first impressions of each other. Mafia boss, leadership position, and "the guy with grey hair is already pissing me off" are a few of the descriptions we hear a few of them say.
After having the pleasure of listening to the beloved theme music (which turns out is the same as season 1), all 20 castaways gather on the beach in front of Jeff. He asks a few of them questions, and we learn that Kelly B. has a prosthetic leg but isn't ready to reveal that to anyone just yet. We also learn that Marty is less than enthusiastic about Jimmy Johnson being in the game.
And just like that, the game is on. Jeff announces that there is a Medallion of Power hidden near the lagoon. Whoever returns wearing it has a huge advantage in the game and claims it for their tribe. They then scramble, looking in all directions for it. Brenda spots it first and climbs the tree to retrieve it. Marty, thinking he is on her tribe, thinks it is a wonderful thing to win anything in this game. And that is when Jeff breaks it to them that the tribes will actually be divided a bit differently. He said 40 and over will comprise one tribe, and 30 and under would be the other one.
After dividing up and making it official with buffs, Jeff has yet another announcement. He tells Brenda that her team can keep the medallion of power or trade it for flint and fishing gear. The team discusses it and while they do, Yve says, "Decide, children." But they end up giving it up to Espada, the older tribe. Shannon reminds me so much of Ben from Samoa. He seems very cocky, and I think his mouth may just get him trouble in the very near future.
Holly and Wendy instantly bond and form an early alliance. Wendy is the type who talks too darn much, and that is a quality that won't take you far in the game of Survivor.
Jane impressed everyone right off the bat by starting Espada's fire and earning herself the nickname "Survivor McGyver."
LaFlor is the name of the younger tribe, and Jud has earned the nickname Fabio, and even though he is being made fun of, Jud doesn't seem to mind the name.
Kelly B. was paranoid about everyone looking at her leg, so she decided to let them all know why she has the limp. She called a group meeting and showed them her prosthetic leg. The tribe seemed cool with it.
Jimmy J. gets ill, and the next day he whines to his tribe about how rough the first 24 hours was for him.
Kelly B. and Alina find a clue to the hidden immunity idol and decide to share it, but Alina isn't happy about it. She isn't sure if she wants Kelly to be in the game very long because of the possible "sympathy" vote she could get.
Jimmy J. gives his tribe a speech. He says he is just there for the adventure because he knows he can't win. But he wants to help one of them win the million bucks. BLECHHHHH.
The first challenge of the season is an interesting one. One person stands at the top of a platform pouring water into sections of rain gutters that other tribe members have to hold in place. The water has to reach a certain level in the bucket in order to release a bag of puzzle pieces that the remaining people have to put together. Espada decided to use the Medallion, which would give them a full bucketful of water to start the challenge with. LaFlor released their bag of puzzle pieces first and Espada was close behind. LaFlor ended up winning.
Espada gets back to camp and has to make the crucial decision of who to vote out. Holly and Jimmy J. take a walk on the beach and talk about it. He tells Holly he thinks the two weakest players are himself and Wendy. Holly realizes at this point that she made a mistake aligning with Wendy so early.
They arrive at Tribal Council and endure Jeff's endless questions. Wendy begins talking and instantly annoys everyone. She ends up becoming the first person voted out.
The second episode looks muddy and explosive. And Jeff says something about whoop-ass? I can't wait!
After having the pleasure of listening to the beloved theme music (which turns out is the same as season 1), all 20 castaways gather on the beach in front of Jeff. He asks a few of them questions, and we learn that Kelly B. has a prosthetic leg but isn't ready to reveal that to anyone just yet. We also learn that Marty is less than enthusiastic about Jimmy Johnson being in the game.
And just like that, the game is on. Jeff announces that there is a Medallion of Power hidden near the lagoon. Whoever returns wearing it has a huge advantage in the game and claims it for their tribe. They then scramble, looking in all directions for it. Brenda spots it first and climbs the tree to retrieve it. Marty, thinking he is on her tribe, thinks it is a wonderful thing to win anything in this game. And that is when Jeff breaks it to them that the tribes will actually be divided a bit differently. He said 40 and over will comprise one tribe, and 30 and under would be the other one.
After dividing up and making it official with buffs, Jeff has yet another announcement. He tells Brenda that her team can keep the medallion of power or trade it for flint and fishing gear. The team discusses it and while they do, Yve says, "Decide, children." But they end up giving it up to Espada, the older tribe. Shannon reminds me so much of Ben from Samoa. He seems very cocky, and I think his mouth may just get him trouble in the very near future.
Holly and Wendy instantly bond and form an early alliance. Wendy is the type who talks too darn much, and that is a quality that won't take you far in the game of Survivor.
Jane impressed everyone right off the bat by starting Espada's fire and earning herself the nickname "Survivor McGyver."
LaFlor is the name of the younger tribe, and Jud has earned the nickname Fabio, and even though he is being made fun of, Jud doesn't seem to mind the name.
Kelly B. was paranoid about everyone looking at her leg, so she decided to let them all know why she has the limp. She called a group meeting and showed them her prosthetic leg. The tribe seemed cool with it.
Jimmy J. gets ill, and the next day he whines to his tribe about how rough the first 24 hours was for him.
Kelly B. and Alina find a clue to the hidden immunity idol and decide to share it, but Alina isn't happy about it. She isn't sure if she wants Kelly to be in the game very long because of the possible "sympathy" vote she could get.
Jimmy J. gives his tribe a speech. He says he is just there for the adventure because he knows he can't win. But he wants to help one of them win the million bucks. BLECHHHHH.
The first challenge of the season is an interesting one. One person stands at the top of a platform pouring water into sections of rain gutters that other tribe members have to hold in place. The water has to reach a certain level in the bucket in order to release a bag of puzzle pieces that the remaining people have to put together. Espada decided to use the Medallion, which would give them a full bucketful of water to start the challenge with. LaFlor released their bag of puzzle pieces first and Espada was close behind. LaFlor ended up winning.
Espada gets back to camp and has to make the crucial decision of who to vote out. Holly and Jimmy J. take a walk on the beach and talk about it. He tells Holly he thinks the two weakest players are himself and Wendy. Holly realizes at this point that she made a mistake aligning with Wendy so early.
They arrive at Tribal Council and endure Jeff's endless questions. Wendy begins talking and instantly annoys everyone. She ends up becoming the first person voted out.
The second episode looks muddy and explosive. And Jeff says something about whoop-ass? I can't wait!
Monday, September 6, 2010
How Survivor started
Who knew sitting in a rocking chair in the middle of the day could change your life?
I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was Spring 2000. I was sitting in my glider rocker feeding my baby his bottle. I had the television on and was flipping through the channels, hoping to find something interesting to watch. A commercial came on that caught my attention immediately. It was for a show called "Survivor". No actors would be on this show, just real, everyday people. They would be on a remote island with no food, they would be responsible for building their own shelter, and they would be surviving each other.
I was intrigued. I decided right then and there that I would be tuning in to see what this show was all about.
On the evening of May 31, 2000, I turned CBS on and watched this new show. Needless to say, I was fascinated. I had never seen anything like it before. Besides being thrown out in the middle of nowhere with a group of complete strangers, these people also had to compete in challenges, and at the end of every episode the losing tribe had to vote one of their own out.
By the end of the first episode I knew I had to watch the next one. I couldn't wait to find out who would be voted out next! And I did watch. I watched faithfully every week. I remember thinking how neat it was to have this "summer treat" to watch because at the time I thought that was all it was, a show that was just a special thing they were airing for the summer. Little did I know it would still be around ten years later!
I loved that first season, but I almost didn't tune in to the next one. I didn't think it would quite be the same. Well, it wasn't and yet it was. And by the third season I was hooked and still am. Survivor has brought us so many people to love, to hate, and to love to hate. And it is quite an honor to be part of the Survivor fan family. I have made so many wonderful friends online who share this same interest with me and can understand my excitement about it. I have no doubt these people will be friends for life, all because of a TV show.
And now we are coming upon yet another new season of the show, starting September 15th. I am very excited for it. There will be a whole new batch of people "surviving the elements and each other." I will be blogging each week about the episodes and giving my opinions on them. You won't want to miss that!
I remember this day like it was yesterday. It was Spring 2000. I was sitting in my glider rocker feeding my baby his bottle. I had the television on and was flipping through the channels, hoping to find something interesting to watch. A commercial came on that caught my attention immediately. It was for a show called "Survivor". No actors would be on this show, just real, everyday people. They would be on a remote island with no food, they would be responsible for building their own shelter, and they would be surviving each other.
I was intrigued. I decided right then and there that I would be tuning in to see what this show was all about.
On the evening of May 31, 2000, I turned CBS on and watched this new show. Needless to say, I was fascinated. I had never seen anything like it before. Besides being thrown out in the middle of nowhere with a group of complete strangers, these people also had to compete in challenges, and at the end of every episode the losing tribe had to vote one of their own out.
By the end of the first episode I knew I had to watch the next one. I couldn't wait to find out who would be voted out next! And I did watch. I watched faithfully every week. I remember thinking how neat it was to have this "summer treat" to watch because at the time I thought that was all it was, a show that was just a special thing they were airing for the summer. Little did I know it would still be around ten years later!
I loved that first season, but I almost didn't tune in to the next one. I didn't think it would quite be the same. Well, it wasn't and yet it was. And by the third season I was hooked and still am. Survivor has brought us so many people to love, to hate, and to love to hate. And it is quite an honor to be part of the Survivor fan family. I have made so many wonderful friends online who share this same interest with me and can understand my excitement about it. I have no doubt these people will be friends for life, all because of a TV show.
And now we are coming upon yet another new season of the show, starting September 15th. I am very excited for it. There will be a whole new batch of people "surviving the elements and each other." I will be blogging each week about the episodes and giving my opinions on them. You won't want to miss that!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Demons
All my life I have been battling some inner demons. Everybody does, so this is certainly not a newsflash of any sort, but just lately they have really been rearing their ugly heads.
As a child, I was terribly shy. This made it extremely difficult to make friends. As a teenager, I was still a shy girl, but I also wasn't a part of the popular crowd in high school. I never had the best of everything like the rest of the kids did and I wasn't pretty like most of them, either. You would think this was bad enough, but there were some kids who made sure I knew this and would call me names and pick on me. I never felt good enough.
I got married and soon learned that I wasn't the most important thing in my husband's life. His parents were always number one with him. I could never do anything like his mother and he made sure I knew it. Again, I never felt good enough.
After my divorce, I moved away from my family and my life I had while married. I have a wonderful job, my kids are growing up to be fantastic young men, and I am dating a great guy. Things are better for me for the most part, but because of things from my childhood, I still lack the self confidence I need to completely move forward and do the things I want to do.
I constantly feel like I am not good enough. Most of the time I feel like I could be a better parent, I always feel like I let my boyfriend down with everything that I do, and the list goes on. I wish I could be at peace with my imperfections but so far that hasn't happened. Maybe one day.
As a child, I was terribly shy. This made it extremely difficult to make friends. As a teenager, I was still a shy girl, but I also wasn't a part of the popular crowd in high school. I never had the best of everything like the rest of the kids did and I wasn't pretty like most of them, either. You would think this was bad enough, but there were some kids who made sure I knew this and would call me names and pick on me. I never felt good enough.
I got married and soon learned that I wasn't the most important thing in my husband's life. His parents were always number one with him. I could never do anything like his mother and he made sure I knew it. Again, I never felt good enough.
After my divorce, I moved away from my family and my life I had while married. I have a wonderful job, my kids are growing up to be fantastic young men, and I am dating a great guy. Things are better for me for the most part, but because of things from my childhood, I still lack the self confidence I need to completely move forward and do the things I want to do.
I constantly feel like I am not good enough. Most of the time I feel like I could be a better parent, I always feel like I let my boyfriend down with everything that I do, and the list goes on. I wish I could be at peace with my imperfections but so far that hasn't happened. Maybe one day.
Monday, August 9, 2010
I will never forget
It was May. It was the day my contractions began. It was the day that changed my life forever.
I remember this day as though it happened yesterday, and probably always will. It was a typically mild day in May. The sun was shining. It wasn't too hot. It wasn't too chilly. It was perfect. Well, almost. I was pregnant with my fourth child who wasn't due until the end of August. I felt ill for a large portion of the day. I had a few contractions here and there, but after three previous pregnancies, I knew about Braxton-Hicks contractions and didn't think there was any need to be concerned.
As the day progressed, I started feeling worse. I felt intensely nauseated, my head started hurting, and I was still having irregular contractions. I was miserable. At about ten o'clock PM it became almost unbearable, and my contractions were much closer together and getting stronger. By this time I knew something was terribly wrong. I think I would've figured this out much earlier in the day if it hadn't been for the fact that I wasn't due to give birth until the end of August. This was May 2oth.
Once I finally decided that it was time to go to the hospital, I informed my husband and he made arrangements with the neighbor across the street to watch the kids. We headed to the nearest town with a hospital. The thoughts in my head were complete chaos. Why didn't I recognise the signs of labor sooner? Would this baby be okay being born three months early? Would I be okay? Not only was my body in excruciating pain by this time, but my heart was filled with worry as well. Something told me this was not going to end well.
We arrived at the hospital and I gave birth to a baby boy shortly after midnight on May 21, 2001. I heard no sound coming from him, and the look of concern on the faces of the doctors and nurses was absolutely horrifying. I knew what they were going to tell me before they told me. My baby had somehow contracted an infection while inside of me and was not going to live through the day.
They took me to my room and brought the baby to me shortly after. He was alive at the time, and as I held him in my arms I cherished every second of it. He was extremely little, just over two pounds, and I could feel him breathing softly. I knew that my time with him was limited, and I gazed at him, taking in every detail of his beautiful little face. I even unwrapped him from the blanket he was in and looked at the rest of him, trying desperately to keep the sight of him forever etched in my memory. I looked at his feet, his stomach, his arms, then I wrapped him back up and held him close once again. I believe he died in my arms because I can still remember the feel of his cold skin as they took his lifeless body out of my arms and out of the room.
I was left in the cold, dimly lit hospital room, alone, scared, and with a gigantic feeling of emptiness inside of me. I cried myself to sleep that night knowing I would never see my baby again. That was truly the most difficult experience I have ever dealt with.
But, nine years later, I continue thinking about my little boy on a daily basis. I imagine what he would be like, and I can still feel him in my arms on that early, frigid May morning. And I am thankful for his four brothers who are turning into wonderful young men. It is comforting knowing their brother is watching over them in heaven.
I remember this day as though it happened yesterday, and probably always will. It was a typically mild day in May. The sun was shining. It wasn't too hot. It wasn't too chilly. It was perfect. Well, almost. I was pregnant with my fourth child who wasn't due until the end of August. I felt ill for a large portion of the day. I had a few contractions here and there, but after three previous pregnancies, I knew about Braxton-Hicks contractions and didn't think there was any need to be concerned.
As the day progressed, I started feeling worse. I felt intensely nauseated, my head started hurting, and I was still having irregular contractions. I was miserable. At about ten o'clock PM it became almost unbearable, and my contractions were much closer together and getting stronger. By this time I knew something was terribly wrong. I think I would've figured this out much earlier in the day if it hadn't been for the fact that I wasn't due to give birth until the end of August. This was May 2oth.
Once I finally decided that it was time to go to the hospital, I informed my husband and he made arrangements with the neighbor across the street to watch the kids. We headed to the nearest town with a hospital. The thoughts in my head were complete chaos. Why didn't I recognise the signs of labor sooner? Would this baby be okay being born three months early? Would I be okay? Not only was my body in excruciating pain by this time, but my heart was filled with worry as well. Something told me this was not going to end well.
We arrived at the hospital and I gave birth to a baby boy shortly after midnight on May 21, 2001. I heard no sound coming from him, and the look of concern on the faces of the doctors and nurses was absolutely horrifying. I knew what they were going to tell me before they told me. My baby had somehow contracted an infection while inside of me and was not going to live through the day.
They took me to my room and brought the baby to me shortly after. He was alive at the time, and as I held him in my arms I cherished every second of it. He was extremely little, just over two pounds, and I could feel him breathing softly. I knew that my time with him was limited, and I gazed at him, taking in every detail of his beautiful little face. I even unwrapped him from the blanket he was in and looked at the rest of him, trying desperately to keep the sight of him forever etched in my memory. I looked at his feet, his stomach, his arms, then I wrapped him back up and held him close once again. I believe he died in my arms because I can still remember the feel of his cold skin as they took his lifeless body out of my arms and out of the room.
I was left in the cold, dimly lit hospital room, alone, scared, and with a gigantic feeling of emptiness inside of me. I cried myself to sleep that night knowing I would never see my baby again. That was truly the most difficult experience I have ever dealt with.
But, nine years later, I continue thinking about my little boy on a daily basis. I imagine what he would be like, and I can still feel him in my arms on that early, frigid May morning. And I am thankful for his four brothers who are turning into wonderful young men. It is comforting knowing their brother is watching over them in heaven.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Dreams
Remember, as a child, being asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Remember having at least one occupation that you were very passionate about? I do. I actually had two.
One of them was to be a flight attendant, which is something I am still interested in to this day. I have always been fascinated by the idea of travelling to every country imaginable and better yet being paid to do something I enjoy.
But my other one is something I have dreamed of doing since I was very young, and that is to be a published author. I have been an avid reader since kindergarten or whenever I learned to read, although I think it was sooner than that (I would have to verify this with my mom). My favorite subjects in school were English, Spelling, Phonics, you name it.
I remember my family owning one of those ancient typewriters. We never used it for anything, and I am not even sure why we owned it. But I would lug that humungous thing out to the kitchen table along with a beverage and a favorite book of mine, which at the time was either Judy Blume or Beverly Cleary. I would turn to page 1 and type, word for word, as much as I felt like doing. It made me feel like a real author, and it was a terrific feeling!
And over the years I worked on a few story ideas but never finished any until about 3 years ago. I had been itching to write more than ever, and I decided then and there that I was going to take the time to finish my book I had started writing. And I did. I now have an entire book that I wrote saved on a disc and all I have to do with it is proofread it and send it in to see what happens.
I have yet to do it, but maybe one of these days I will end my procrastination streak, develop some self-discipline and contact a publisher. It scares me since one of my biggest fears is rejection, but I know one day I will actually find the courage to face that fear. And when I do, I will let everyone know that my book is available on the shelves of Walmart!
One of them was to be a flight attendant, which is something I am still interested in to this day. I have always been fascinated by the idea of travelling to every country imaginable and better yet being paid to do something I enjoy.
But my other one is something I have dreamed of doing since I was very young, and that is to be a published author. I have been an avid reader since kindergarten or whenever I learned to read, although I think it was sooner than that (I would have to verify this with my mom). My favorite subjects in school were English, Spelling, Phonics, you name it.
I remember my family owning one of those ancient typewriters. We never used it for anything, and I am not even sure why we owned it. But I would lug that humungous thing out to the kitchen table along with a beverage and a favorite book of mine, which at the time was either Judy Blume or Beverly Cleary. I would turn to page 1 and type, word for word, as much as I felt like doing. It made me feel like a real author, and it was a terrific feeling!
And over the years I worked on a few story ideas but never finished any until about 3 years ago. I had been itching to write more than ever, and I decided then and there that I was going to take the time to finish my book I had started writing. And I did. I now have an entire book that I wrote saved on a disc and all I have to do with it is proofread it and send it in to see what happens.
I have yet to do it, but maybe one of these days I will end my procrastination streak, develop some self-discipline and contact a publisher. It scares me since one of my biggest fears is rejection, but I know one day I will actually find the courage to face that fear. And when I do, I will let everyone know that my book is available on the shelves of Walmart!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
About me
Hello! I'm Julie. This is my first post, so I thought it would be a good idea to introduce myself. I am 35 years old and divorced with four of the coolest sons a mother could want! Donovan will be 17 in April. That is no typo, I did say 17. Damien is 14, Austin is 10, and Logan is 7. My boys are my life. Each of them has their own unique personalities.
I became divorced in January of 2008 and immediately moved to Rapid City, SD. It is an absolutely terrific place to live, although before I moved here I was unsure if I would like it or not. I mean, up to that point I had lived in small towns with no stoplights. Rapid City, in my eyes, was HUGE! But I got used to it, and now I really like it here and will probably never leave.
I began dating an amazing guy about the time I moved here. His name is Dave, he is divorced and has a 10 year old daughter named Abby. Although we have had our ups and downs (what couple hasn't?), for the most part things have been going well for us. I think we make a great couple. I mean, he is incredibly awesome and I am incredibly awesome and, well, that is a mountain of awesomeness. Please don't be jealous.
Before I go any further, I want to mention that I am a very sarcastic person and make jokes on a daily basis about how awesome and perfect I am. I am not full of myself, I just do that for the sake of amusing myself.
For the past nine months, I have been working at our regional airport at National/Alamo car rental company. I really love my job.
I am an avid reader, I read anything, and I do mean anything. I literally have thousands of books, and probably close to that amount of magazines.
I am probably one of the biggest "Survivor" fans you will ever come across. I love the show, the contestants, and anything having to do with it. Quite a few of my blogs will be about the show.
More blogging to come another time!
I became divorced in January of 2008 and immediately moved to Rapid City, SD. It is an absolutely terrific place to live, although before I moved here I was unsure if I would like it or not. I mean, up to that point I had lived in small towns with no stoplights. Rapid City, in my eyes, was HUGE! But I got used to it, and now I really like it here and will probably never leave.
I began dating an amazing guy about the time I moved here. His name is Dave, he is divorced and has a 10 year old daughter named Abby. Although we have had our ups and downs (what couple hasn't?), for the most part things have been going well for us. I think we make a great couple. I mean, he is incredibly awesome and I am incredibly awesome and, well, that is a mountain of awesomeness. Please don't be jealous.
Before I go any further, I want to mention that I am a very sarcastic person and make jokes on a daily basis about how awesome and perfect I am. I am not full of myself, I just do that for the sake of amusing myself.
For the past nine months, I have been working at our regional airport at National/Alamo car rental company. I really love my job.
I am an avid reader, I read anything, and I do mean anything. I literally have thousands of books, and probably close to that amount of magazines.
I am probably one of the biggest "Survivor" fans you will ever come across. I love the show, the contestants, and anything having to do with it. Quite a few of my blogs will be about the show.
More blogging to come another time!
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