All posts by IvanLaurence

Hello there, gents. My vote is 100% up in the air MY VOTE IS UP IN THE AIR, WAVE IT LIKE YOU JUST DON'T CARE Skip a question/instruction, and you are doing me and the jury a favor because that will remove you in the running from getting my vote. . . . I am #TeamMihai at one point, then switched to #TeamJosh, then when JR shone in the last two challenges, #TeamJR was suddenly in the running. . . . Let's start with MIHAI... 

If there is one person who hurt me during my blindside the most, that was you my friend. But don't worry, it did not hurt a lot for me to drag your weave tonight, LOL. See, my treatment to you was genuine and you were a friend. 

You were just MEH in the pre merge, pretty much like a lost sheep. You got lost in translation and was pretty clueless about the general stand of things. But you did make connections for people, including me, to not vote you out. That Krill spirit and bonding wanted me to root for you, until your opening speech which was unenthusiastic. I do think that you did great over all, fact that you are sitting there and not us. 

My questions for you would be, 

> Is there a move that you created on your OWN? Without Andrew, without JR and Josh? Come on, give us one. Give us something. Come on, think and dig deep. 

> Who between JOSH and JR deserve to win Survivor Antarctica more, and why? 

> Who in the jury do you NOT want to play with anymore, and why? 

> How fake or genuine were our conversation? 
. . . . Next up is JOSH... 

Joshie, Joshie, Joshie! Okay, I was pretty out of the loop from what was happening in this game since my vote off. But I really really thought that you did not vote for me that time, and that you were one of the two persons who voted Marc. Good play, my man! Thumbs up. 

My questions for you would be, 

> Who between MIHAI and JR deserve to win Survivor Antarctica more, and why? 

> What is the ratio of the who's-doing-the-strategizing among the Josh-JR-Mihai trio? Can't be equal brother. Somebody has to be the (bigger) brains of that alliance. 

> I still don't get your social play, please give me an insight on the bonds you had by Ranking the jury members (include Jamie) 1 - 8, 1 being the jury member you were most social with, upto 8 being the jury member you were least social with. 

And the killer question for you is 

> Who is the better Survivor player - Sandra or Parvati, and why? You need to choose a side. 

. . . . . Next up is JR.... 

Out of the three, I bonded and knew you the least. But not to fret, you are actually the frontrunner right now. Nobody saw you as a dangerous player - and you were decently social, proved your physical ability and great in the strategic aspect. So I'm gonna give you the chance to retain the momentum: 

> Why does Mihai NOT deserve to win? 

> Why does Josh NOT deserve to win? 

> Post a selfie/fan sign with your real face, holding up a sign: I will win Survivor Antarctica. If I (and some of the jury) will vote for you, I (We) want to at least have an idea of who we are voting for, because all of the cast here, I can confirm are real people. 

. . . . . Congratulations Final Three, and best of luck!

Hello, Grace, Trace and Zane. Congratulations in making it in the Final Three in one of the most amazing seasons I've played in. 

Let's cut to the chase, shall we? . . . TRACE. 

You are probably not getting my vote. You failed my expectations. I was so excited to finally play with the 'Trace' that Kamchatka Molly is in love with and mentions from time to time. The Trace who is the Main ORG veteran who will probably slay this season. The Trace who everyone is excited to see play again. I don't know if life made it impossible for you to play the stellar game I was expecting you to play, but yeah Life should always be greater than ORGs. 

In my opinion, you got there 80% because of Grace. Truth of the matter is, she always tries, and successfully save you every time. And I made it clear to everyone since the swap that Grace is in love with Trace so much and nobody listened. However, I give credit when credit is due, 20% is your effort. I was thrilled by your Roast videos and some moments when you will pop up at camp. 

I mean no harm Sir, because I respect you as a person. But you lack in the social aspect of the game in this season as compared to the two you are seated with. We talked for quite a bit during our short lived alliance, but after that, no more. You even sarcastically remarked to me "whatever", when the lines were drawn in terms of alliance; as if there was a solid alliance this season. lol. I did not really see you stepping up your social game. I don't know if you connected with Minke or Thomas or as much as everyone else is connecting with everyone else. You constantly talked to Grace, as she squealed every bit of it, but it's given. Grace and you knew each other even before this game started. 

The only way I can give you my vote is if you convince me that you really are the strategic mastermind of the opposing alliance - when you answer the other jury members' questions. As for me, I do not have any specific questions for you. It has been a pleasure to play with you, and congratulations. I will still be looking forward in reading your answers in my co-jury members' threads. . . . . . ZANE. 

Zaney zaney zaney. Boy I did have fun playing with you. You surprised me and you exceeded my expectations. You were always verbose and poignant when it comes to explaining things about the game, as seen in your final tribal council answers and even in past tribal councils. I commend you for that. 

Sir, the night that I was voted out, I was not really looking towards you in saving me. I have already planted seeds in people's minds that you were the person who is in the middle of things. And really, you did a good job with that. I told them that you are dangerous because you can easily float and make your way in the finals like Sandra did, when the Boston Robs and the Russells were busy taking each other down. And nobody listened, you are there and we are here. Congratulations. 

The day I was voted out, you sent me a message and I just replied "pfffft". Because at that point, I thought you gave me an explanation because you just wanted my jury vote. I thought of it as a superficial explanation. If you really do like me, you did not have to lie and backstab me. But this is a game and I adore you as a fellow competitor. Had I not known you before this (I hosted you in Mt. Sabyinyo - and I know that you are a genuine and nice person) I would probably be super pissed. We are not really constantly talking to each other, but I know you are a fierce competitor. And you did it. And now you have a shot in getting my vote. 

I remember in one of the Roasts, someone castigated your ability to be in an alliance, and command an alliance. And it has been apparent because during the early days of the merge, noone really did things that you want. You suggested Thomas and voted for him but only one followed your lead. Another note is that you flop in the physical aspect of the game. Sir, you have not won any single immunity challenge. And that is kind of a big deal for me since I value the competitive aspects of the game. 

What I want to hear from you is to defend yourself from these two accusations about you and your game play: 

1. You can not create nor command an alliance. 2. You are a flop physically. 

Tell me if you have actually successfully commanded an alliance - even in pre swap phase. Idk. But enlighten us why people saw you flopping in this area. You were not part of the big majority alliances in the merge. 

Tell me if there are acceptable reasons why you flopped in challenges - real life? career? school? love life? Remembering that your co-castaways may have been going through the same stuffs like you were. 

I do not want to hear from your strategic game because in my opinion, you excelled in that matter moreso than the two seated next to you. I get it already. You owned that department flawlessly. And I appreciate the fight that you are giving in this final tribal council. Good job, Zane. . . . GRACE. I have so many things to say, where do I even begin. <div class="floatleft">

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I have played nine ORGs and only twice did I 'play emotionally'. First, was my first ever ORG in Rockstar ORG where I got fifth. Then this one. Isla. Fucking. Del. Sol. I have encountered emotional players along the way and sometimes I don't get it. But now I do. 

Grace, we started in this season fresh from our blossoming friendship from Rome. We did click and like each other. And I was so excited to play with you again. 

We would talk everyday. We would strategize everyday. We had the perfect strategy of infiltrating the two big alliances and sharing all the information we can get. Adding to the spice of that exciting strategy was to constantly let everyone know that we 'hate' each other while discreetly diverting the target away from both of us. And we have maneuvered and thrived in that strategy successfully. Jake. Will. Minke. Andrei. Casey... until you become f**king selfish. 

Let me remind you that I have been in the back seat in our pact letting you drive except for the Will vote. It was supposed to be a constant flipping from one alliance to another. But you were selfish. It was like 75% of the deal was done in your terms. And I am still speechless at the fact that you were too self absorbed to not realize it. 

I was not confident with Zane and not even Thomas. But I was so confident with you, because we have done it for 30 full earth days and we still adore each other. Until you became selfish. 

I trusted you, and put our friendship on the line. I WANTED YOU TO WIN YOUR FIRST ORG WITH ME ON IT SUPPORTING YOU ALL THE WAY. But I don't think I can give you that support anymore. Up to this point, you blindsiding me still stings. People may not understand where I am coming from, but I am sure you would. You used me, when I have been genuine all along that I don't really care if you win over me as long as we keep our friendship and we get to the end together. 

I treated you as a little sister and I protected you when you annoy the hell out of people. Your name always comes up and I will always find a way to erase it in people's minds and give premises why keeping you is a good idea. 

Grace, you were the Dawn Meehan to my Brenda Lowe, and it fucking hurt so bad. Your explanation that you regret things do not really matter at all. I was waiting for you to say, "I did it because Trace is much more important to me than you", or "I was just using you, and this is all a game". But you fight emotions with emotions. Like you were appeasing me by telling me that it upsets you more than it upsets me. Or it was a last minute decision and I wanted to take it back. LIKE, SERIOUSLY? WERE YOU THE ONE WHO GOT SCREWED THERE? I feel like you've used our friendship for you to advance. 
I have been trying my best to be mild at you as I type this. But at that time when you were explaining to me what you just did to me, I just wanted to block you so you will stop bugging me or possibly post something in the lines of FU Grace Courtney. 
And pardon me for saying it now, but for the unnecessary blindside, and the lie, and the putting our friendship on the line, oh dear god, Grace Courtney. I am planning to leave the ORG Community and I hope you dwell in your victory and I hope it is all worth it. Try to be nicer in the future, try not to talk about yourself in tribe chat a lot, and try not to manipulate your friends in a way that it will hurt them. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ivan inhales and exhales to remove the stress and anger

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Putting all personal grudges aside, I do think you played a stellar game. 

I feel like I am still your big brother, and it makes me so emotional to get that instinct to protect you whenever I hear something bad about you or your game play after what you have done to me. To the jury who thinks Grace's game play is trashy, flippy or floppy, you are wrong. Grace, you have played an amazing social, strategic and physical game - the only thing that pains me is that your game involved using me and dumping me like a trash. Grace, if you do win, you deserve it. But I hope it is all worth it. 

You have a great chance of earning my vote. My mind says it is the right thing to do, but my heart is pushing the idea out of me. 

So my questions to you are: 

1. Did you ever use me and use our friendship for you to get to where you are at? 2. If Zane wins the title of Survivor Isla Del Sol and you get second or third place, what do you think is/are the reasons why you lost to him? . . . . . . . . . . . 
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To the hosts, I had a blast! This has been one great season and I am lucky to be a part of it. Thank you.