Post by Lori Valenti on Jun 7, 2016 20:00:24 GMT -5
Hey y’all! I would like to start off by saying thank you to the host and the cast for a great season. I’m so excited to be in the final 2 and to have a chance at being crowned the winner of Recycled All Stars.
Well… Let’s begin!
I was very nervous to play this season because I knew I would be at a disadvantage. I hadn’t met any of the new cast (Season’s 13-15) and I was coming in as a previous winner. So my target/treat level was bigger than most. My Strategy was to be in the middle of the crowd. Not too over the top and not inactive. But strong enough to show I was here to play the game. My main focus was to build real relationships and to knock out players that were a threat to my game. My Social game was strong through out the whole season. I had many connections and alliances that helped me navigate through this game, especially when stuff got more intense. I did try my best to stay loyal to any deals and alliances I made. My strongest alliance was with Drew, Jessie and Shane. We were a power house that ran almost the entire season. My other close allies I had were Jackie, Meg and Nick. Having these players on the side helped me have connections throughout the entire house since this season was mainly one side against the other. I always planted myself to have other’s perceived on a bigger threat level; therefore, having them evicted over myself.
I was also a strong competitor. I won 4 HoH’s this season so I was mainly the H.B.I.C … haha! I did work hard in every competition and was usually on the top of results. I wasn't good at everything... But I was definitely a force to be reckon with.
My strategic level was on point. I wouldn't be sitting here if it wasn't. I had to adapt each week depending on the situation.
Week 1 - Since I came into this game not knowing the new people I partnered with Nick since he was one of the most social housemates. I helped him in the HoH and veto to secure a win for us. While he was looking like a bigger threat, I was off socializing and building my relationships to help me in future weeks.
Week 2 - Continued to build relationships. Jessie became my favorite person in the house and I made an official alliance with her.
Week 3 - Made an official alliance with Meg. I expressed concerns to many others about how many housemates were here from season 15. I explained that they needed to be broken up. I helped and supported Jessie in the plan to back-door Nick. Which ended up as a success.
Week 4 - I won my first HoH. However, I ended up being locked out of the house and had to play the game blindly. The previous week I had expressed to Jessie and Drew that I wanted Nicole out. So my alliance went to work and got the deed done.
Week 5 - I made an official alliance with Meg and Nick. I made the alliance at the perfect time since Nick later won HoH and he was only allowed to nominate half of the house. I still survived and another threat was taken out and we were able to save Drew.
Week 6 - Definitely my hardest week. I was up against one of the biggest players in the game(Nick). I officially made an alliance with Jackie. And Survived an intense/close vote that almost didn't go in my favor.
Week 7 - Helped back door one of my biggest threats this season. (Marcellas)
Week 8 - I supported Jessie in taking out one of my closest allies. (Meg)
Week 9 - I took out Dustin. Had to break up the alliance he and Drew had, plus he was the last person I didn't have some sort of deal with.
Week 10 - I was the reason for the split vote to take out Andrew.
Week 11 - The veto was used to save me from the block.
Week 12 - I Won HoH even tho it wasn't needed.
Week 13 - Survived final 4 eviction.
Week 14 - I won the final HoH and took out the biggest threat to win the game. (Jessie)
Although I respect Drew's game play, I played a consistently stronger game from start to finish. Please ask any questions that you would like to know. I am thankful for this opportunity and really enjoyed this season. Again, thank you for your time and a making this such a fantastic season. Vote for me!
Love, Lori <3
