Well, hello guys. I'll make this as short as I can because I know no one likes to read novels at this point.
I came into this game humble, proud of playing for my 6th time in this series. Before the game started, I promised myself that my eyes would be on the prize all time and I wouldn't just give away my game like last seasons by being emotional. I wanted to get far and show everyone that I can do it, that I'm not a shitty player, but that I'm very adaptable and I can make moves.
Pre-merge I had a few allies and they all helped me get to this point. I had a part in voting out the big guys, the big names on our tribe which actually helped me have a better position in the tribe and it would be easier for me to work. Going in, I didn't plan to be in game-mode right away, but somehow I managed to put my emotions aside and play the game. My previous reputation got me somehow and everyone were like: ''Oh, he's such a sheep, I can't stand him, I don't know why he's even here''. I wasn't that. I seemed to be like that, but the facts don't lie.
Post-merge is when the real games began. My tribe was thrown in the shitter and I was left standing over there, asking how that happened. A pagong followed, until F8 when myself and Chastain were able to get Losa out, of course, with the help of Lynette and Natalie. After that, I lost my closest ally, the person who was going to take me to the end no matter what and I thought I was gone. And I was wrong.
Over the past days, I formed a bond with Logan and we became very close and that ended up helping me a lot. I was next in line, until I went to Joe and convinced him that Natalie was the bigger threat. I had Logan's vote so I needed one more and who better than the person who won immunity? That move actually worked and Natalie was out, leaving things 3-1. Well, not exactly. Joe went against me and I was forced to a tie, in which I found my way out and in the Final 3.
Now, I have to mention I never had safety post-merge. All I did was on my own. I had to win challenges to survive, but turns out my social and strategic games were enough for me to work my way through cracks. I was in a position where I had to fight to stay in and I can say I did it. I was the underdog this season and honestly, I'm proud of it, win or not. I can hope I get the votes I need, so yeah, any questions you have for me, I'll answer, since I'm sure I've left out details in this speech. Thank you.