Board Thread:Season 5 - Switzerland/@comment-24079733-20130622071922



Good evening  Maxwell, Will, Max, Ken, Wojtek, Cal, Skandi, and John Arvin.

First of all, I would like to congratulate my fellow finalists and of course myself for doing the best that we could to make it to the end of this season.

And also to you, the jury, who did your best  and are very active in this game...only to come short. Either because you were voted out or blindsided. Regardless, even though I'm not that close with the most of you, I'm grateful that I played with you and because of you, I'm sitting here.

 I think that I deserve to be the Sole Survivor, mainly, because of the fact that I outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted all of you. You might wonder...how? And since I'm not that vocal the entire game, I'm taking this as an opportunity, no...an honor to tell how I made it this far. I hope you'll listen......



 Before the game started, I think, It was before the first immunity, Skandi and I developed an inter tribe alliance. I admit I was skeptical but I didn't show it since I need a solid alliance in this game. We talked about who's and who's in our tribes. It was beneficial to both sides.

 Then came our first Tribal Council. There was a question of "Ulonging" in the air. I am nervous at the first time since most of my tribe mates are inactive but I kept my head high, that we won't be "Ulonged" or "Isis-ed". I approach Lincoln immediately and he became my in-tribe ally.

 We almost lost yet another member, if it weren't for Jad. Then Ian quit. After that, it was basically Lincoln and I, working hard together for immunity. And we did win, making the tribes even.

 Then came the switch, we were safe all throughout since Ticino - "the tribe that decimated quickly" - win all the challenges. During these times, while the Glarus kept on loosing, my alliance with Skandi and Lincoln, if I'm right, is 'solidifying'.

 When the merge came, it is clear that the Valais Duo and the TwoCinos are hugely outnumbered by Glarus and Lucerne. At that time, Max emailed me, and Lincoln as well to join them. I was hesitant because, before them, Jino (URGH) also approached me to join them. I'm confused but I decided to stay true to my alliance with Skandi. Then Max and Ken were voted out.

 I admit, during these times also, I found myself following Skandi. he told me what to do and I tell Lincoln what to do. I even put my life in line just to make the plan to get rid of Wojtek work out. And it did.

 I may be perceived as Skandi's sheep, but I am aware I am not. I am a wolf hiding under a sheep skin, waiting for the shepherd to become off guard.

 To make things clear, I'm aware I'm following Skandi. I'm aware with his "Heidik" and/or "Rob's Zombies" approach in the game. BUT. But I only go the way he goes so that the TwoCinos  won't be voted out. Even if I want to go against the flow oftentimes, I won't because I feel that it's the best for us.

 After Cal left and Lincoln winning immunity. I know that I'll be dead in a minute but I did my best to stay positive about things. That's when I remove the sheep skin and approached John. Successfully, I convinced him to side with us...eliminating the shepherd.

 To be honest, I made a final three deal with John, but with the turn of events, that didn't happen...



 To summarize things up, I came into this game with only one thing on my mind: Winning. In fact, I said in one of my confessionals that "My strategy is to win." and that I will do whatever it will take to do so; I worked hard on challenges when I needed to, I played under-the-radar when I needed to, I strategized when I needed to, I followed when I needed to and I voted out whoever and whenever I needed to. I am always optimistic about things, and that is what, I believe, brought me here.



 In the end, you guys decide who will win. I respect each and every decision you will make. If you feel like you didn't get enough of me, I'll be glad to answer all of your questions. Thank you!

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