What Happened in the Past is Irrelevant to Now/Confessionals

These are the confessionals made within this episode.

Day 1
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- I played a really good game first time around but it still had its flaws of course, maybe I should've voted out some key players in my alliance sooner to get myself in a better position but at the time I thought I was in a good spot but I wasn't but I played until my fire was no more. I'm hoping to at the very least match my placement, if not get higher than 7th and of course win, we all want to win otherwise we wouldn't be here. At this point I'm not sure if my strategy will be like Korea or if I'll try something different but I do know for sure that I'll be playing this game from start to finish.

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- I'm back, bitches! Ecstatic to have returned, but it's game mode now. These past few days have been like a polite dinner right before a massacre, and I've taken full advantage of it, getting to know several of my fellow castmates. I've got something good already with Tyler and with Jake, Trace immediately approaches me about working together, Ted wants a Polynesian alliance that I have no intention of staying loyal to. Besides that, I've talked to Steve, talked to TJ, talked to George, and I like them so who knows what'll come from that. Szymon and I are also friends so it's great to see him. Immediate targets? Eden, Ted, Trace. I don't want anyone to feel threatened by a "Polynesian Three" like they did with the Anarchists in HvV, so if I make it known I'm against them, my odds shoot up and two people are targeted. Trace is a huge threat in this game, and I'm telling him "Yeah dude, we got this!" But as soon as the proper time comes, his throat is being slit, and it's onto the next conquest. Adam, Bailey, Kevin, Nuno, thanks again for casting me, and give me your best. I won't disappoint.

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- I know I'm not one of the most anticipated players this season but I don't care. After 5 years of playing and hosting in ORGs I've proven to myself I have what it takes that's all that matters. I'm gonna be friendly and nice to everyone but at the same time we're playing a game. I expect things to get brutal and crazy and I expect to be involved in that craziness. 25 people with their eyes on the prize but I have to give it my A game, and if I do no reason why I can't come out on top. So let the games begin.

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- I was unaware how cold Iceland is, but hopefully someone knows how to make a fire. It's embarrassing being a third time player who has survived less days than some of them contestants that have only played once. But everyone knows I'm going to kick ass, because arrogance always gives you the advantage.

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- Ok. *takes deep breath* I'm backkkkkkkkkkkkk bitchesssss! Whoo! I'm surprised I made it but I'm gonna make the most of my second chance. I think most of the people here don't really know about me too well, which is always good for me. Now, my strong point of my game is obviously my social game so of course I've been getting to know people, not on a game level but on a personal level. If you go deeper than the surface level, it's easier to get people to trust you plus you make new friends ^_^ so I'm excited. I already talked to George, Steve, Isaac, Trace, Szymon, Mitchell, Eden, Julia, Zane, Ian, Alex, Jake and a few other people & I'm ready but I'm nervous tbh. This time I will probably have to play a lot more low key and ruthless to prevent the same mistakes from happening.

Anyway, Trace was telling me the merge people should stick together, which I agree with HOWEVER, I know Trace is very intelligent therefore I need to watch him. I also have a connection with Jake but he blindsided me 3-2 in another org for no reason. I got him back 2 seasons later in a 8-1 vote when I turned the tribe against him. BTW that blindside was flawless as a motherfucker like damnnn 8-1 son? #RevengeCompleted anyway lol he wants to bury the hatchet and move forward but I know I can't trust Jake as far as I can throw him.

The people that I actually do trust are Szymon, George, Zane, Eden & Mitchell. But I know if it comes down to it, Mitchell, Eden and George wouldn't hesitate to slit my throat so I have to watch them as well. But I know this but it's exciting tbh ^.^ so many good players done wrong and we are gonna play hard, I can feel like it. This game is gonna get messy quick, I can guarantee that but I'm ready to get my hands dirty :) This time I'm determined to do whatever it takes to win. LET THE GAMES BEGIN, BITCHES! ^_^

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- OMG before I start what if I write long ass Miguel confessionals and send in mad confessionals like Luke did in HvV? :O SIKE lmmfao cuz bitch who TF has time like >.> but ANYWAY as soon as Bailey said we could talk I know everybody pretty much went to work. Ivan and Isaac have already come to me for an alliance. You know the typical "oh maybe we can go to the end" deal. And I'm like ok cool it's whatever to me. At the end of the day, I'm not promising anyone anything unless I feel like I can trust you 100%. Loyalty is a rare commodity to come by in Survivor and I'm not handing mine out for free. I want payment for my loyalty. The only people I know I can trust though are Zane & Szymon. I've voted Alex out countless times and Eden too. I've only played with Ian for 12 days but I do feel like I can trust him though. But I also know Ian is very intelligent, just like Trace and if I'm not careful, I may get blindsided or something. But for now I'm just gonna take things slow and see what happens. It's not officially day 1 yet and I don't wanna play too hard too fast. Tbh I may just lay back and watch everybody pick each other off & find someway within all the chaos to rise into a power position. Hmmm we shall see won't we?

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- Well, I made it onto Salvation, but my work has just begun. There's going to be a game-related post at some point tonight, which will most likely be the tribes (or the lack of them!)

The multi-colored backgrounds and matching clothes on the mangatars make me think that's something to do with the tribes. A pink/purple tribe of Eden, George, Matthew, Isaac, and me? If they're not supposed to be a hint at everything, why would I get awful purple clothes that I didn't pick out?

When tribes are posted tonight, I will immediately grab a couple allies. 3 is enough for majority on a tribe of 5, so that shouldn't be hard. I'll play an active game this time. No more sitting around under the radar!

A few people are already reluctant to form alliances with me, which is not a good sign. I still think I'm not in too much trouble.

The cast is a bit surprising (no Orange? no DB? I thought one of them would make it for sure) but I can use most of these people to my advantage.

Well, in a few hours I'll be setting up a camp with my new tribemates. The weather in Iceland isn't terrible, but it's still a bit chilly. Oh well.

The cold never bothered me anyway.

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- I am very excited to be back, but first I have a PSA for everyone!

Salvation means "deliverance from sin and its consequences". We 25 contestants shipped out to Iceland for a second or third chance all want Salvation. Though of course I am not talking about normal Salvation, but "Survivor Salvation".

All of us having something else in common besides being on the season: either us or another contestant from our season committed a "Survivor Sin". A Survivor Sin is basically something that you shouldn't do in Survivor, something with negative connotations. Like my sin was making deals with the other tribe without telling my tribemates beforehand. And Bartley of course wasted his idol on an inactive instead of getting one more vote in his favor.

These sins we are here to make up for. To gain forgiveness from history, to clear our names, to become at peace with ourselves and our actions.

This season will be hell, Fro, having no idea about tribes and twists to having more contestants than ever before, the volcanoes of Iceland will erupt while we are here. The winner of course will earn their Salvation: our escape from our hell that we will hopefully experience for 39 days.

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- Guess who’s back?! After watching my game utterly collapse in Peru, I have been given the opportunity to come back and redeem myself from my 12th place finish. I’m not holding back this time. I came to win and I don’t care what I have to do, I’m going to there at the end. It’s my time to prove not only to myself, but to everyone that I can win this game.

So far there are a few people I am willing to align with. Szymon and I became really good friends after my first season and he seems like a very trustworthy person that I can see myself working with. Tyler and I also became solid friends after his original season of Turkey. The thing about both Tyler and Szymon is that their social games are off the charts. Is it a bad idea to work with two people who could potentially charm their way to the million over me? It’s something I am going to have to think over.

Besides those two, I don’t really know any of the other players. I have started chatting with most of them since their cast revealing, but only time will tell if there is anyone I can work with like I did in Peru with Natalie and Ryan. Last time around I thought I had this amazing time and was going to glide to the end. Fate had other plans for me and dumped me right on my ass. This time around, I’m going to play hard when I need to, play low when I have to, and work my ass off to make it to the end and prove I have it in me to win. IT’S GAME ON!!!

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- I'm back. The first time I played, in Nepal, i was young, I made friends and was too trusting. This time around, I'm older. I'm wiser. I'm more cutthroat than I've ever been. I'll still chat and have fun, but, I'm not gonna be afraid to get anyone off. In fact, I'll enjoy cutting these people's throats. You can say that I'm like a butcher. These other 24 are my pigs. I'm gonna treat them like they are friends. Then I'll slice their heads off(get rid of them) and have a fun time doing it. I'm no longer the young kind newbie. I'm the old devious veteran who's gonna take the other 24 out for good and bathe in the million dollar price. New Nathan is different from Old Nathan. New Nathan is the villainous one who's gonna be like a butcher and slaughter my pigs(get rid of the other 24 contestants).

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- Wow, this thing is really freaky! Someone's gonna get booted on Day 1. Wow, I hope it's not me. I also hope that it's not any of my new allies as I need some people to side with me at the beginning to help me run this game. Even if I have to take them out later on in the game, It's nice to have them at this point so that I can get some help to run the game. You can say they are like my sidekicks. However, i'm the type of leader who's willing to replace sidekicks at some point. Just not on Day 1. Maybe on Day 31, but not on Day 1. As long as I stay, that's what matters. This man's gonna win this time.

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- OMG I AM SO EXCITED TO BE HERE! To be honest when I sent in my confessional, I didn't think I'd get chosen, but I'm so happy I did!

I will now go through and analyse the cast:

CODE:

1- Don't Know Them, Don't Want To 2- Don't Know Them, But I Want To 3- Know Them, Indifferent About Them 4- Know Them, Don't Like Them 5- Know Them, Like Them 6- Know Them, Love Them 7- They have offered me an alliance 8- They are a threat, and need to go 9- They are a bad player.

Zane: 3/4

Steve: 3/5

Alex: 5

Brian: 3/9

Tyler: 6/8

Jino: 1

Ian: 1/7/9

Ivan: 1/7

Jake: 4/7

James: 1/7/9

Julia: 2/8

Mitchell: 5/7/8

Matthew: 5/8

Szymon: 6/8

Liam: 1/9

Ometepe: 5/9

Mikey: 1

George: 1

Nathan: 1/7/9

Trace: 6/7/8

Perry: 6/7/8

TJ: 1/7/9

Ted: 6/7

Isaac: 5/7/9

Whew it's done. Also I called the day one twist ever since you wouldn't announce the twists/tribes. And Yay I love Sydney Shark.

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- So my first solid alliance has just been formed with Jake and TJ. I've talked to both of them a lot and I like them, and working with them feels pretty good. I confided in TJ that I think Brian might try and target me due to our bad blood, and he basically said that since we're tight, Brian's someone he'll go after. Having that kind of support early on is really good to have, so despite the fact I'll inevitably have to stab their backs, it feels good to have them on my side for right now.

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- Ah Sydney Shark, the bane of my existence. One of my least favorite challenges ever, it's fitting that my redemption arc starts with you. I don't think I'll be able to win this one - it's not in my wheelhouse - but I'm going to give it a hell of a try. It's time to focus on what's really important though: 25 votes in one tribal. I've got an alliance called To Be Determined, consisting of myself, Jake, TJ, and George. Szymon and I are a duo I like to refer to as Baes R Us. Trace has my back, but I'm not sure what his word really means given as how he hasn't had to test it yet. Besides that? I'm good with Tyler and Steve, I've made some progress with Ian, Liam, and James, and Ted probably has my back from his proposed Polynesian alliance which could include Eden. Count them up and that's twelve votes I don't expect to come my way. A little plotting, scheming, and manipulating, and this game can be taken by storm.

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- Lie to everyone else about your score so they feel comfortable with theirs and I know what I have to beat? Check. Conveniently let a second alliance fall right into my lap? Check. Out of everyone who's discussed it with me, I've got the highest score, upwards of 4.16 million, which shocks me considering both my distaste for it and how much time left I have to improve, but I'm not complaining. In other news, Trace jumped on the "form a Day 1 alliance bandwagon" and I'm now working with him and Matthew. Things are looking bright for ol' Mitchell, but it's too early to get complacent. There's a long road to go and I intend to pave it with the bones of the fallen.

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- Wow returning for Salvation is a huge honour. I look around and I see some great players and to know that I am going to be competing with them is huge. I am so excited to be playing this season and I really hope I can do better this season than I did last season. When the first challenge was announced I was really surprised that we didn't have tribes. I know this season will have a lot of twists, and we are just getting started, but the no tribes twist really shocked me. I don't feel too worried about tribal council though. I have an alliance with Tyler and Ian and I am on good terms with everyone else on the tribe so I don't think I should be going anywhere soon. I am still going to be cautions though. Last season I got overconfident and paid the price for it. This season I will not make the same mistake.

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- Time to bring the booty back in survivor! I'm so excited and i waited so long to return, so and the game already needs to be ON. I kind of expected that someone would leave very early, but not in this way. So this season is gonna be unpredictable and i love it. but also really hard. My goal is obviously individual immunity for TC, altrough i'm having a hard times with this game, so i also really need to focus on social game with people. I want to make as much individual connections as possible, i don't want to be the person who comes with idea to make big mass alliance, i don't need a target on my back yet. I'll work on people individually, and eventually waiting for offers from them. I also know that i might be the target for this tribal. And i just need to make sure to survive. And make quickly connections so then i can stay out from target area for while and bite when i will need. I'm ready for this season and SO DAMN EXCITED I don't also have specific target for this tribal. For now, but things can change very quickly :)

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- Day one after a long time I am back And to make the game interesting challenge starts already I have a lot of theories on this challenge that there might be a twist on this twist. The top 5 might be the one involve on picking tribes... I dont know this is a crazy salvation game haha Currently at this point I am planning to do the rpg all stars alliance well I dont know if it will work but alex and szy already agreed now waiting for perry, george and matt I love all of them but I need to play the game in order to survive.

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- So I've been talking with Perry, and we've contracted a list of people we want to work with for the first Tribal Council:

1. Eden 2. Perry 3. Szymon 4. Julia 5. George 6. Tyler 7. Thaddeus 8. Mitchell 9. Jino 10. Brian 11. Alex 12. TJ 13. Isaac

We haven't made anything official, but we have agreed to notify these people about our targets.

Who are Jake, and Zane.

Hopefully we can get Jake the Snake out, but if he god forbid, wins immunity, then we can get Zane the Pain out.

Thaddeus has also initiated a Polynesian Alliance with Mitchell and I.

So far, so good ;)

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- Well business sure did pick up and it's only Day 1. With a 25-person tribal looming over the challenge, I really want to get a top 5 score in this so I don't have to worry about the vote. I didn't know most of the players coming into this and I still haven't talked to a couple of them so I hopefully I'm not a target. I did say I wanted to prove I don't suck at challenges, so here's my chance. It's time to put up or shut up.

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- This challenge is bull. But right now, I Don't think I can win it considering I know how strong some of these people are in challenges. But I don't know how the voting works so I don't know if I am gonna be able to stay in the game. Right now I'm just gonna try and float through the first part of the game. And if we get tribes then I'll see where I can go from there.

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- Yay! First confessional! Man, this is an awesome cast. Most people here I'm not surprised at all to see. But wow, 25 people. It's going to be a bloodbath here. My strategy is to play the social game. I have literally introduced myself and started talking to everyone. But strategy? No. I've only talked strategy with Mitchell and TJ. To me, they are very good allies. Me and Mitchell connected instantly, same with me and TJ. It's good to have people you can connect to. But, I just want to talk and be friends to everyone. People will invite me to alliances then, and I'm not afraid to flip, I think everyone knows that. But I'm only going to flip if I need to for my own game. I'm not talking flipping to avoid drawing rocks or anything. Like, flipping to keep myself in the game. It's a new game, and a new Jake! I trust Mitchell and TJ the most. And Ivan to a slight extent. Right now, I want people to invite me, but I've got my priorities straight. You always got to have a backup plan in Survivor. And I will always have one. This season is going to be great. Making new friends, improving my record as 14th place, etc. I can't wait for tribes! :)

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- So, alliances are being made. Mitchell and TJ both talked to each other and trusted each other, so we all made an alliance chat. Then, I brought in George, and now we're all four in an alliance. We called ourselves "To Be Decided" and yes, that's the name. TJ said it's mysterious. I've talked to about everyone, but only strategy with my alliance. Why not make friends with everyone, especially if this a social game? And, I've got an ally with Ian if we're on same tribe. But, I decided to tell him only if we're on same tribe. And he agreed. Thank God. I hope he is on my tribe though. But yeah, I figured if we do too many cross tribe alliances, it'll make us both look like threats. So, it was in my best interest to be honest and say that. But, all you can do is hope!

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- Okay, so some interesting stuff went down. First, me and Szymon connected, and he says he's got my back, and I have his, I won't betray Szymon, certainly not this early in the game. Now, Jimmy comes up to me and says a lot of people want Trace gone. But I've actually talked to Trace, and he seems like a nice guy. I don't want to vote him out, that really sucks. But, if it's what majority wants, then that's what majority gets. Plus, if I tell Trace he's being targeted, then I look like a liar possibly. Don't want to risk that...

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- So the first challenge is individual, and I have a snowball's chance in hell of winning immunity. Sydney Shark is definitely not my strong point.

To make matters worse, apparently more than a few people already want me out. So, it seems I have no choice but to stir up some drama. I told TJ, Liam, George, Matthew, Tyler, Jake, Julia, and Ian (so far) that Trace wants me gone and told me to send in a bad score to "rig the tribes." Well, I certainly don't need to lose this challenge on purpose! If I get all their votes, that's nine of the thirteen I need to guarantee it, though nine might be enough if the votes are split wide enough. Trace is likely to win immunity anyway so all I'm doing is keeping people's attention off me.

Day 2's probably going to be the tribe reveal. Hopefully, I'll be with a few people I can manipulate, since otherwise my game will be a short one. The game is afoot, and my Salvation starts here!

From the day we arrive on the planet And blinking, step into the sun There's more to see than can ever be seen More to do than can ever be done There's far too much to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the sun rolling high Through the sapphire sky Keeps great and small on the endless round

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- I'm pretty happy so far. I'm in To Be Decided with Jake, TJ, and George; a non-formal fousome with Ian, Tyler, and Liam; a foursome with Trace, Matthew, and Szymon; The Polynesians with Ted and Eden; and I've built a strong relationship with Steve. I'm pretty covered so far because of the social bonds I've been making with these people, and it's great. Looking at targets for the vote, it's looking like Brian, Issac, and James are the top contenders, which I trust is true because of the verification from multiple sources. Brian and Issac are going to be easy votes because they haven't talked much to people and wouldn't make waves; this is what I'm going to try and push for to keep allegiances covert until the tribal phase. And then James just comes off as suspicious to a lot of people; even though I don't mind him, I'd gladly vote him out first. Things are pretty bitchin so far, so let's keep this game moving.

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- Already James is trying to scheme. He told me that Trace is telling him to throw the challenge and what not and I'm not having it. Guess who just found themselves in my crosshairs.

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- This is weird, making a confessional. It's been awhile since I've played and have had to send these.

Well, here I am on the beaches of Iceland, ready to earn my salvation. I want all my bases covered this time around and I am ready to play and win.

The twist in interesting, but very scary, as I don't like my chances with a 25-person tribal. I'm trying my hardest to win immunity, but my hands are cramping so hard from this. I'm at 4.2 million right now, and if it doesn't get any higher, then I will have to hope for the best.

As of now, I have talked to Julia, Syzmon, Nathan, Jake, Ted, Mitchell, Isaac, and Ivan (I think). Most of these are welcomes and hellos to try and make myself seem more sociable, but I only have one deal with Syzmon. We are good friends and both of us want to reach the end together. Well, he does. I want him with my at the end too, don't get me wrong, but if he's on the jury, then that's a vote for me already. I just hope it doesn't have to come to that.

My one problem with these ORGs is the whole "Facebook or Die" part. I don't like talking to people, especially strangers. It's just that I don't like putting my self out there. I'm trying to overcome that, but I have a lot to improve.

My main target is Trace. No offense, but he's gotten far on two seasons all ready, and screams dangerous player. I know, I know, "But Mikey, you placed 6th out of 20 contestants, shouldn't you be voted off?" Well, I just tell them I suck at the whole "social and strategic" part and just latch myself under their wings. Plus the two accidental self-votes don't hurt much.

I'm just praying that I win immunity, because this will be one hectic night.

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- I tried really hard with challenge, but i know that people got scores over 4m, which means i won't get immunity, so i know i need to be good on social level with people, and from what it seems like Brian, Isaac, James and Trace are the targets. But Trace from those people is the person i trust most, so i need to make sure that he will be safe. Cuz he's indeed a person with target on his back, being the most experienced person on main ORG in this season. But i know I'm the threat too, i so i really need to try to keep threats close, making bonds with people, cuz this is too early to make big alliances, and making huge alliances at day 1 isn't that hard, its also digging own hole for the own future in this game, and im here really to win, so i think three steps ahead before making any kind of move.

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- The challenge isn't even over yet, and the craziness has already began.

When I first I got here, I just was having friendly conversations with everyone. all excited for the season and whatnot. They were awesome, especially had fun conversations with Jake and George. The one strategic thing out of it was that Jake and I decided that if we end up on the same tribe, we will be in an alliance. We didn't want to do a cross-tribe thing since we all know what happened to me. Liam is just a fun guy to talk to. And if the Prince of Pink, George, says "BOOM THAT" at some point in the game, you know who came up with it: me. And it was accidental too, but we both enjoying the phrase so much for some reason that if one of us ever plays an idol, that will probably be what we say lol.

Of course, this being survivor, things got insane. It was revealed that one of us will go home before the end of day 1! I was like "...fuck". I just got here and I can leave before the next sunrise?!!! I saw this coming, but hoped it was just pre-game paranoia. So then the alliance talk began, and it actually turned out pretty decent. Despite risking a cross-tribe alliance, I feel good about the four way alliance between Liam, Mitchell, Tyler, and I. We all get along great and hope to do well. We decided that if Brian doesn't win immunity, he should go home, since he hasn't socialized really with anyone, it wont affect the game drastically. We also want to keep this silly James and Trace feud going, so another great reason to get Brian out. We talked to a bunch of people, getting them to vote Brian, which is great for reasons beside a majority vote: people wont know about our alliance if everyone is voting for him.

And interestingly enough, before Salvation was a thing, I told Alex that if I ever return, and if there is at least one person from Turkey, I will make "The Thanksgiving Alliance". Sure enough, both Alex and my buddy Tyler are here, so that will be a thing. Just don't tell anyone.

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- Since the time for immunity is slowly coming to a close, the game talk needs to start up.

Because of the twist, you have to kick it into high gear from the beginning and set up some bonds and deals so that you can stay safe. Or win immunity, which I am hoping to do.

I talked with Perry for the first time today and we were just discussing how bad we were challenge wise and how we would love to win the challenge and it got to the vote since both of us were nervous about what would happen. Apparently, he was told that Issac and James are the targets tonight. That makes my stomach ease but it's still 25 people going to one tribal. Anything can happen right now.

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- The stupidity of these players. It's the exact same reason they got voted out early first. We are in a stage where ANYONE can go and they want to target me. Like Jake, Isaac, and James have no friends and everyone wants them out. ANd they are pushing for me. THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO ARE WAY BIGGER TARGETS. Like Alex and Jino are so stupid I can't even.

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- Wow. A third time. I never would've though that I would be playing again for a THIRD time. Unbelievable. I want to thank you hosts for that :).

That being said, shit I have a lot to talk about. I came into the game with a target on my back bigger than the size of texas. I legitimately walked into the game to have 5 people come up to me and say that people have already been spreading my name. Great... I can't wait to spend 39 days with a bunch of people who want me out faster than I can even get to the island...

So, because I am public enemy number one, my game is going to be very different from my games of the past. I plan on being very under the radar early on, yet finding a way to get out every person that I perceive to be a threat to me. Also, because I am so wanted by the haters, I need to be very careful with alliances and in making sure that I don't piss my alliance members off as it's super easy for them to turn on me and get the numbers to get rid of me successfully.

So, I set up an alliance already. Lucky for me, there are a few people here who I actually love and that really want to work with me. So, I have a tight locked down four with Szymon, Matthew and Mitchell. Along with that, I have tons of other relationships in the game. I have Ted, Nathan, Tyler, Jake, James (kinda), TJ and Ian, all of whom also want to work with me in the game. So, if I play my cards right, I might have a royal flush!

However, things got complicated really quickly. Szymon comes up to me and tells me that Perry and James have been spreading my name around camp. GREAT. Two people are already having it out for me before the game even has really begun. So, I confronted James and said, Have you heard my name? And he replied yes. OH. OKAY. So, why don't we just re-examine this real quick. Who, James? Who has spread my name. And he gives me a list: George Ian Ivan Liam Jino Matthew Ted Tyler

OH. REALLY JAMES? WOW. I can't believe all these people are spreading my name. Funny because the last three are three of my closest allies. That is classic. Anyways, we continue on with the conversation and then I tell him my score for the immunity challenge. Guess what he says next...

WE SHOULD GO FOR JINO!!!!!

Wow, I can't believe it. As soon as we confirm that I'm safe, we decide to talk strategy. Wow, so trustworthy. I can tell this is going to be a quality alliance!!

I went to Ted and told him what James said. He was like, Trace, James is crazy. I am with you and I want James gone. Good. That is exactly what I want to happen. My hope for this vote is that all the people who once were gunning for me are now all gunning for each other. My goal is to take out someone that won't make any waves because I don't need any more attention. I was thinking maybe Isaac or Brian. Idk. That doesn't matter. But what does matter is that I am playing the game, and I plan on playing hard. So, I hope I can keep these going for another 39 days!

P.S. Sorry for the novel

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- There's a rumor going around that Brian is the first pig to be slaughtered(voted off). Or in his case, the first monkey. The Butcher has to do his job. However, I'm not so sure that I want to vote Brian. There's bigger threats than Mr. Monkey. Ivan's a genius, Trace has played twice, George is a nice dude, and Szymon could dominate if nobody stops him. Not to mention Jake and his reputation. I would rather vote off someone like Jake, over someone like Brian. Jake's a huge threat. But, right now the butcher has to do his job and slaughter some pig. Who knows who I'm gonna vote? Brian's an easy vote, Jake or Szymon's a nice blindside to make. This should be fun.

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- Having three separate alliances of four gives me a lot of opportunity to sway the majority going into this large-scale vote, and they're all on the same page: oust Brian. Trace seems like he trusts me pretty well, I'm extremely close with Szymon and have bonded very strongly with George, I'm close with Tyler and Jake as well as close enough with TJ, and I'm good allies with Steve and Jino. I've got Ivan promising to watch my back, but do you know what the best thing of all is? James. The guy is playing super-aggressively, too hard too fast, spreading tales all over the place, and everyone knows it. Nobody wants him out this round - my intended target of Brian seems to be getting prepared for execution - and he's going to be a perfect scapegoat. The Polynesians want to work with him, but guys, going against the vote in order to save... Brian? Get your heads out of your asses.

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- What the fuck? This "mystery immunity" thing is outright stupid. I had to change my plans. Now, it's Jino, far less likely to have won, who is the target. At least there was a LONG delay between challenge "results" and Tribal, giving me time to scramble. My little "Salvation Army" is probably strong enough to take him out. If no bullshit happens and I'm on a tribe I can manipulate, this game is already over.

BAILEY, GOD DAMMIT, EVERY FUCKING TIME, BAILEY, GOD FUCKING DAMMIT, SERIOUSLY!

I wish that was a Disney quote so I could end my confessional with it. Oh well.

I just can't wait to be king.

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- Wow that twist. That twist was really good, I must admit. The paranoia is actually not as bad as I thought though. So far, the general consensus seems that Brian, Jino, Isaac or Trace will be going. James Jimmy (I don't know which to call him, sorry), came up and said he's targeting Jino instead of Trace, because Trace had a high score. Well, yeah, Trace is a decent challenge threat, so I wouldn't be surprised. Most people seem to be voting Brian, which I have no problem with. I really don't trust Brian, and he seems like he's not really into the game. No one has talked to him, so if we vote him off, no one will be out for blood. Trace, voting him off isn't a bad idea. He is a physical threat, and I don't want to vote him off. He's a really nice guy, plus it's kinda unfair to vote him off over Brian who isn't really playing the game. Why keep someone who doesn't want to play or isn't interested rather than someone who will play? It's only the fair thing to do. Jino, I'm not sure. I'm most likely to vote him, because I haven't talked to him with the exception of a congratulations and introduction message. So, I can see me voting for him, but solely as a throwaway vote. Because even though I doubt Brian has Immunity, there's pretty much no chance he does, it might be logical to throw that vote against him just in case. You always need a back up plan. Isaac has come up to. Well, I guess Isaac makes sense, but not totally. let's face it, Isaac is not a threat in any way. Plus, he's a decent ally, we bond pretty decently. So, this vote will either be a big blowout or super close. No one is going to try and change the vote with 25 people in 20 hours. And after this, I'm pretty sure tribes start, so then we can get to the real tribal phase! I can't wait to meet new people and have a great time, but still play! :D

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- I think my name is off the chopping block tonight. This twist has thrown a wrench into everything but Brian is now the target. Everyone agrees because he hasn't been social enough and made personal bonds that hes expendable.

I'm also in the "IDK Alliance" with Liam, Ometepe, Nathan, Ivan, Julia, and Syzmon. That's a big alliance. Will it work out? I don't think so. But if I see signs of trouble, then I will break free. And then I will try and take Syzmon, Julia, and maybe Liam with me. Like, "I can free you, we can go to the end together! Come with me if you want to live" or something like that.

My other deals are with Perry and Jake. They are the only two that have shown a lot of interest in working with me. I'm trying to work Mitchell but he might not be interested. Again, he did tell me Brian was going. So maybe we can do something. :D

I just hope I can win immunity so I don't have to worry.

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- k so like I have returned >:3 and now that I'm back I'm going to play differently O: I'm a lot more focused this time around and I have much more in common with this cast then I did with Sardinia. I already have an alliance that Jordan made called The Old School + Girl alliance with Jordan, Mikey, Ivan, Szymon, Liam & Nathan. I'm not sure if I trust this alliance but at the moment I don't necessarily have a reason not to but I have a lot of allies outside the alliance and not that many in the alliance so yeah..... So far Brian seems to be the target and I'm not entirely sure why.... but yeah.

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- Right NOw, People are seriously contemplating between me and James. JAMES. TE IDIOT WHO TARGETED 4 PEOPLE ON DAY 1. THE IDIOT WHO IS ANNOYING EVERYONE. TE ONLY IDIOT SCHEMING. Yet they want to vote me out. LIKE if I go, I'm glad I didn't play the game with these stupid people. But I still gotta scramble to get enough votes for James.

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- Okay, so I guess Brian is scrambling now. Well, all I can say is that it's fault if he goes home. Plus, being paranoid isn't helping anything at all. And, where has he been? He would have had a shot had he been here and not afk or relaxing. Sigh... Anyway, I already voted, so there's nothing I can do for him. And I promised I didn't vote for him, but I wouldn't say who. And technically, I wasn't lying to him. Anyway, it seems everyone is playing The Telephone Game. Julia and TJ told me that Brian said to vote James. Meanwhile, Brian told George to talk to Liam, then report back to Brian and tell him what Liam said. Geez... and I thought I was bad at Survivor... Jino said that Ted told him to vote James. Like, no. I'm sure James has got some votes. But, Jino has already locked in his vote. Thank God. So, this is crazy. I feel no one is gonna go for Brian's bait though. I feel that the population wants Brian out. So, it's mostly Brian, a few votes for James to keep Brian, and a few votes at Jino to throw at him in case anything pops up. And my vote for Isaac to get him paranoid. So, this paranoia is causing chaos, and I hope it ends soon. I don't want paranoid players as allies.

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- It's literally Day 1! Seriously guys, it's so simple. Get rid of nonentity Brian and keep James around as a walking scapegoat that can be disposed of whatever because nobody wants him around. The anti-Brian plan has been set up for so long that all we had to do was wait for tribal, but now in the final stretch, out of nowhere, people want to vote out James. C'mon guys. If you want to play this game, start playing it a little bit earlier. Now there's all this ruckus hullabaloo, and I still believe there's enough votes against Brian to secure his departure, but whatever leftover votes coming for potentially Issac, James, and Jino could mess this up. It's Day 1. These people shouldn't be this stupid, but they are.

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- So like....James threw Trace's name out there and was like "OMG Trace is telling me to rig the challenge by throwing it!" He told everybody this and it got back to Trace, which turned Trace's attention onto him. Meanwhile, I threw out the idea of taking out somebody who was quiet like Brian, because he has an issue with me over Haiti and I don't wanna be worried about him for another 38 days, right? So i let the word spread and mad people are on board with taking him out.

Ok so outta nowhere, James says omg let's vote out Jino! And i'm like "lmaoo IDRC who goes lmaoo!" So Ted comes to me like 20 minutes ago and was like "Omg James is playing so hard and he's targeting Brian and Jino, we should totally get him out." I LAUGHED MY LIGHT SKINNED ASS OFF! LMMFAOO I WAS SOOOO WEAK OMG. James is totally getting the heat for my plan and I'm just sitting on the side, acting completely clueless. I think I sort of caused the chaos lmao. Am i voting James out? Of course not! James is targeting like everybody and playing super hard on day 1. Why would I take him out now?

I'm gonna let this shit stew for a couple days tbh. I want it to get worse. (OMFG I'm such a dick lol) but it's kinda funny though. It's so crazy to me =P Anyway, that's all for me for now lol

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- While I enjoyed taking down commercial jets filled with children, I wasn't so fond of the news after the challenge. We don't find out who are the 5 that won immunity till after we cast our votes. Luckily, I doubt Brian won, so we should still be good for tonight. The other names I have heard tossed around are Trace, James, and Jino, but I am optimistic about our chances of the Brian plan working out.

But I feel like a total jackass. I know, its only Day 1, but I confess my sins in this confessional lol. I felt bad for Brian so I talked with him, and accidentally got him to trust me. He asked me if his name was brought up for elimination, and I said...... no. I know I will have to get used to doing this if I want to win, but it isn't fun. Its hell.

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- So I've been lying through my teeth to Brian. He thinks we're voting for James and I have James in my back pocket like wow. What on Earth is happening. I am laughing my ass off. I relaxing in my throne while I have the game in my back pocket, This Old School + Girl Alliance was my idea and I am going to go deep into the game.

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- I am so ecstatic because Liam and I have an alliance. I won't break and he shouldn't either, I trust him more than Ivan, James and everyone else. And we should be the ones that do the most damage.

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- I am so cocky and arrogant. I think I'm going to win, but this Old School + A Girl Alliance is in play and I hope they stay loyal. Jino wants James out and Brian wants James out but I don't, that's stupid. I need James and he needs me. I will cry tears of joy if James wins. If he makes the FTC against Trace or Julia I am voting for James because the odds are against him. But he's not going anywhere right now.

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- I think I'm gonna be just fine this episode. The plan is to blindside Brian. And the pig slaughtering begins(voting off begins). Brian just keeps scrambling so much, that I think if he keeps it up, he'll turn into scrambled eggs. This game is so much fun already. I'm enjoying myself and It's only Day 1. Time for the butcher to start work. >:) This is the beginning of my journey to redeem myself and win this game. Bye Bye Brian, hello one step closer to proving myself a big player. It's Time To Shine.

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- Szymon just got approached to join the old-school alliance and told Matthew, Trace and I about it in our alliance chat. It's great that he told us - except Liam already told me the minute it was formed. I already knew about this alliance and I had no plans to tell anyone. The more information people have, the more powerful they become, and right now I'm sitting on three foursomes, a trio, two tight partnerships, and knowledge of another alliance. I'm not telling anyone about any of this because the more they know, the more they can do. And I'm the only one who wants to be doing anything.

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- Well, more info just keeps streaming. My head can't take it any longer!

Ted comes up to me right as I was about to send in my vote telling me that he wants to go for James, and that he has enough votes to do so. At this point, I'm thinking that if he makes a valid argument, I'm good with it because James has really been getting on my nerves. Let's account the things he's done: 1) He told EVERYONE my challenge score. I mean, it took the target off my back, but the fact that he straight up told other people without asking me is a big no-no in my book. 2) He started gunning for me until I got my good score. Then he turned it around and started targeting Jino, who I actually like. 3) He told people that I asked him to throw the challenge, which I did not do. I would never EVER ask someone to throw a challenge for me. That is rude and disrespectful. But from what I've heard, people haven't been believing him, so hopefully it's just putting a bigger target on his back. And finally 4) He's been forming alliances left and right. He has one with me, Ted, Mitch, and then he has the Old School Alliance. That alliance is so dumb. They put Szymon in even though Szymon is like my closest ally at this point. It's laughable.

I don't know, I'm kind of fed up with his antics and I want him gone. The only issue is that Mitchell is really dead set on going for Brian. He thinks that going for Brian now and then going for James in the tribal phase would be the smarter option for us. I see where he's coming from, but for me personally, I have to decide what's best for me. And if someone clearly wants me out, I don't want that person here much longer.

I don't know what I'm going to do, but at this point I think I'm voting for him just because I don't like him. I know that Brian is most likely going home, but by sending this vote, I'm making a statement to him that I don't like him and he is my target. But, if anyone asks, I'm saying I voted for Brian. Hopefully it creates some confusion in the masses and allows me to stay under the radar for a little bit longer.

I'm playing the game differently, and I hope it pays off. Wish me luck!

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- So immunity ended in a mystery. It is kind of annoying not knowing who won, but it is also really exciting. I do think I did well in the challenge, whether or not I am in the top 5? Now that I don't know. I don't think immunity will play a big role in this tribal council though. Right now I am in two alliances, the first one, 'The Thanksgiving Alliance', consists of Tyler, Ian and myself. I want this alliance to go far. I like both Ian and Tyler so I really hope we can work together for a long time. On the other hand I have an alliance of the RPG All-Stars contestants. To be completely honest, I don't see this All-Stars alliance going far. There are way too many of us and once tribes are formed everyone will play their own games. The general consensus from both alliances seems to be no one knows what is happening. I think the vote is between Brian and James, but it really could be anybody going home. I just hope that the friendships and alliances I have made are enough to get me to Day two of the competition.

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- Man what are crazy couple of days it’s been already! This game got started right off the bat. Day 1, I created the soon-to-be-famous Tea Men alliance with my main man Szymon. We have a really good friendship from before the game and it was a bit of a no-brainer to work with him. He’s such a great person and a huge asset in this game to have. I also created an alliance with Mitchell, Jake, and George which we dubbed To Be Decided well, because we are going to decide this game. After the tribes are decided, I’ll see how to intertwine both my alliances into one. It’s all about timing. My main alliance is to Szymon, I have him my word and I don’t plan on going back on it. To Be Decided will be an effective tool for me and Szymon to use later on. I seem to be good with a majority of the cast right now, which is huge. Ian, Trace, Tyler, Julia, Jino, Matthew, and Ivan have all come to me and wanted to work with me at some point in the game which puts me in a solid spot. But like before in Peru, I can’t get overconfident and think I’m safe until the merge because that was my downfall last time. I’m not making the same mistake twice. When Tribal Council was announced I really didn’t have anyone in mind, I just knew I didn’t want to rock the boat and create any drama yet. Tyler mentioned voting for Brian because he was kinda the outsider and I knew Mitchell had some past issues with Brian so I thought that was the best course of action. Szymon agreed, as did To Be Decided so I went to Julia, Ivan, Ian, and Matthew with the Brian vote and everyone seemed game. Hopefully this will let me see who I can work with later on, and let me plan out my strategy even more. I just need to keep my head in the game and not let myself get too confident. I feel like I have a good chance of making deep into this game but I can’t let myself get over-confident. Keep a level head and lay low right now, is my best bet. IT’S GAME ON!!!

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- The person I wanted out is gone, and it's not only great when a plan comes to fruition but when a plan succeeds. I know the one vote for Issac was Jake, I think the one vote for Jino might have been James but I'm not certain, the seven votes for James included Szymon, Trace, Ted, Eden, and I believe Matthew - but the important thing is that what I set out to accomplish was accomplished. This game is off to a bright start for Mr. Kalabang.