by Ashley Trainer
Survivor: Samoa

 

It's the beginning of the end of the best season of Survivor. I have to start by saying that I hate the whole scare tactic that Russell uses. Yes, its working but why don't they all just team up and vote him off? I was rooting for Russell at the start of the season but not anymore.

 

I think Parv is right in saying that Russell was jealous of the relationship that she and Danielle had. Very similar to him being jealous of the relationship Natalie and I had. That scares him.

 

When they got videos from home, it brought tears to my eyes. I would have paid money to see my parents, even just a picture, while I was out there. That one moment could bring you to the end and make you feel so much better. It is one of the weirdest feelings when you have no contact with the outside world.

 

I used to tear up watching the family visit before I went on the show, but now I truly understand. Let me tell you, if I would have made it that far and we would have received family visits, I would have been a mess seeing my mom!

 

Okay, so this challenge was exciting to watch mainly because Colby was screaming at his brother and getting so upset! If I remember correctly, Jeff said something along the lines of Colby being this way the whole time he was out there... cracked me right up.

 

After Jerri won and chose Sandra and Parv to join her, it made me cringe hearing Russell say she just screwed up and she made the wrong decision. Maybe I am still bitter and watching him be that way to other people is bringing up bad feelings. Oh well, regardless, I don't like when someone threatens another person.

 

That reward was incredible! I wish I could have gone on that. Back at camp Russell is back to his scheming, yes he is playing the game and I do give him kudos for that but I don't have to like the way he plays.

 

Let's get serious here about Rupert in the middle of the night. In episode 2 of my season, Ben did the exact same thing! Chopping wood in the middle of the night is not a smart move unless you want to get voted off. People are not sleeping much anyways and so making it worse to sleep is not a smart move. I am growing to like Sandra and Jerri more and more each episode! They are both so hilarious.

 

Trainer's Tip #13 - Don't annoy people ever, especially when they are trying to sleep. Sleeping on bamboo is not the most comfortable thing in the world. So being considerate of others is always something to remember out there.

 

After Parv won immunity, I knew she completely saved herself 100%. There was a scramble party across the beach and everyone decided to vote for Rup and Sandra. I think Jeff needs to start calling it a scramble party if he ever brings it up at tribal. I love when Russ asked Sandra, "Are you with me or against me?" Sandra is one funny woman! Jerri said it; camp has turned into a crazy town! I can only imagine what it was actually like! Of course only the best moment make TV and I am sure there were many more that could have made it as well. Seeing Rupert go home made me sad. I like him and I think he deserved to go farther.

 

I can only imagine what Sunday's finale has to offer. I have a feeling there may be some more stupid moves considering this was the season of stupid moves.

 

Don't miss the finale of Survivor: Heroes Vs. Villains, Sunday night starting at 8/7c on CBS.

 

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