09 [recessed into the woodwork]

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Tabulating results thus far... (as of 3:54 AM)

Duel 1
Q: 1
K: 0

Duel 2
Q: 0
K: 0

Duel 3
Q: 3
K: 0

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Not going to lie... I kind of feel like a chicken!

I didn't go for the big move last round, and it sucks! I just know that while I was annoyed of my inability to get my way, I have too much good going on with the plastics to throw it all away right now. I still think my final 3 with Miki and Kim stands, and my final 2 with Kim stands. I do have a great relationship with Vee... much better than people know. For instance, Vee never told Alexis about the idol, but she told me. So I think that speaks volumes.

This round, I want to win immunity. My gut from the beginning of the game has told me not to throw challenges, and this round is no exception. Sydney proved that she's capable of sticking around in this game so I am really not worried about her. She's got a group of 6, and I think it's going to be fine. The only problem would be Colby AND Candice flipping back to Rob C, Mary and Carter, but I just don't see it happening. Not with Colby's relationship with Kim, and Candice's relationship with Miki. I think Sydney is fine.

If we lose, Wanda is a goner. Kim made a promise last round and I think she's going to uphold her end of the deal. Plus, Miki has no problem booting Wanda. Vee is the only one I see being truly butthurt over it, but she'll be fine. Really, truly, she will be. Judd also needs to keep his fucking mouth shut. Why did he tell Chase that Kim is after him... why?! AND WHY DID CHASE TELL BOSTON ROB THAT KIM HAS THE IDOL?! WHY?! I don't get these people.

I am going to now update the game thread. Or maybe tomorrow. I'm in Florida and so tired but it still needs to happen! Ugh.

But hey, some game trivia! 17 people have been voted out, and there are 17 to go until we are left with 1 - that 1 will be me. This is the third round that only one person has left. I have a feeling that the time of multiple-eliminations-per-round is over. That was such a nice time because I was always immune too. Oh well. I still believe I am on the stronger tribe.

I'm so tired. I'm rambling. I'll confess something more coherent and streamlined tomorrow.

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Apparently Ted told Judd about the pentagon... I think that will come out in full if we lose... if Judd manages to vote one of us out with that information... I would hope it wouldn't be me. I don't think it would be, but god that is terrifying. So terrifying.

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Woo! Immunity! This means I'm moving onto the final 17 in this game, which is super exciting for me. It's so awesome to have made it this far, and I feel like I have so much more left in me to play with. I'm excited for what's to come in this game, and really excited to get to the jury phase. I want to confirm my spot as a juror so badly.

Mikayla and I are the only two people left in the game to have never lost a tribal challenge. Pretty impressive feat, even if I was next to useless in this particular challenge. I have been a key player in some of the other ones, though, so I don't mind. Wanda didn't do a single thing, so it's not like I was the weakest anyway.

Going forward, I still want to win immunity as much as possible. I'm going to miss these times of safety when the merge comes and I certainly can't expect to be winning individual challenges. I really feel like I'm close to the merge of this game, though, and I want nothing more than to be there.

Looking at Kraken, I predict Carter or Mary will go home. I think the six that were in majority will ultimately stick together this round, and Sean will protect Rob C. I don't really want Carter or Mary to leave, but if it's their time then so be it. Rob C is pissed at Kim for getting involved in their tribal and I don't want to be in the same boat. I'm not too worried about pissing off Rob C, but I am kind of worried about how it may affect other people. You can never be too careful!

Not much else to report on right now! Things are seemingly going fine and I think I've recessed into the woodwork a bit, as people who were closely aligned are slowly but surely pissing each other off. I guess I can talk about this a bit. Really, a lot of this revolves around Sydney. She got pissed at Shawna, Judd and Vee for basically trying in the challenge. Kourtney also got mad at us for not throwing the challenge... What babies! I would never expect people to throw a challenge for me, especially when they don't even feel comfortable on their tribe. Sydney is mad at Judd because he told her he wouldn't throw at her, and then he did. That's how they lost their heat! I'm annoyed with Vee a bit for protecting Alexis. Wanda was seemingly okay with voting out Alexis last round. All in all, a lot of things are heating up as the numbers are dwindling. As long as I can keep my head on straight during this phase of the game, I think my social abilities and quick responses to cover up awkward situations will allow me to thrive on these fights. Who knows, though? Anyway, making it to the final 17, as well as round 10, is a huge accomplishment and I'm really happy to have a day off while I'm in Florida. That's all!

If I hear anything about the other tribal, I'll report it! But I doubt anything will come up. I certainly won't be intrusive.