Week 2: Talk is Cheap

[craig]

I'm confused, I guess I treated last episode as if it was episode 0 and 1. I did that to myself.

ALRIGHT so as uneventful as last round was because of the inactives leaving, some good came out of it. For one, we're closer to getting rid of the inactives. I still need to talk to Ash, Harry, and Jillian more. Whatever.

Most of this information is according to Shilpa. Apparently Drew was campaigning to save Hayden on Valentines day night, and since I had plans or whatever, Drew never came to me about anything. Whatever, I don't care that much. Shilpa thinks that this means Drew is overplaying and I frankly agree, but I won't make a big deal about it. I wish he wanted my vote if he was trying so hard for the votes, but it happens.

So Shilpa is trying to get something set up with Ivette where we work together and kind of usurp Drew. I'm all for it, it makes things exciting and I think Shilpa being in more power is more beneficial for me for the time being. Do I care if it succeeds? Kinda, since Drew has been trying to run the game a little bit when it was unnecessary, but that's neither here nor there.

Drew came to me and same some kinda scummy shit. I'll see if I can post it right here.



Yeah I kinda have trust issues with people that do stuff like this. They normally lie about where they place me, or their definition of "Higher up" is different from mine (or the dictionaries). We'll see. I'm still acting like I don't know he campaigned to oust Hayden, so I'm just friendly as always with the guy. There's no real animosity anywhere since the game has hardly started.

Here's to hoping I survive longer! Pretty soon I gotta start making an alliance since I'm fairly sure after week one, there has to be at least one alliance.

[craig]

I'm like amazed right now. First of all, I'm astounded that Rachelle waited so long to pick me to lose. I didn't think we had that great of a connection, I didn't place her nearly as high on my list lawl.

Second, I only got one answer right. And I got HoH. BAWS!

I'm questioning a lot though. HoH is nice and all, and I love it, but I'm still scratching my head as to why I was placed so highly for her list. Maybe Ika was higher and I knocked out Ika?

[craig]

The more I think about this whole Rachelle saving me for last thing, the more I think that there's something up. I think Rachelle was hiding her true feelings on this list. It's one thing if we talked a bit and stuff, but I honestly haven't heard a word from the girl for a few days at one point. I told Shilpa about how surprised I was, but I'm not sure if she thought much of it. However, I'm thinking much of it!

So I decided to plot out Rachelle's list and see maybe where I think her true allegiance lies.

Rachelles list
--worst--
Ash
Dan
Chris
Monet
Christine
Drew
Ivette
Craig
--Best--

--Could be anywhere--
Ika
Sheila
Shilpa
Harry
Jillian

She told me Jillian was before Dan, however Jillian did not compete in the HoH. I can ASSUME Jillian is fairly low aswell. I would guess the same goes for Harry. I've bolded the huge question marks for me. Like I would love to know where Ika and Shilpa fell on her list. I frankly think the string of Christine-Drew-Ivette is the most likely to be Rachelle hiding her allegiances, but still not sure.

Is any of this any grounds for nominations? I don't think so. Is it something I absolutely need to remember and keep note? Hell yeah! I'm scummed out! There was a string of 2-3 days where I didn't talk to her at all. I don't think the days I DID talk to her were enough to make up for the silent few days. That's just my take. I hope I'm not thinking about this too much.

[craig]

Also I will be posting nominations at around 7pm EST. I hope that isn't too late!

[craig]

I'm sorry so many people are half-assing this game, hosts. The site is beautiful and the challenges + people are here, I have no idea why so many people aren't putting an effort. My goal is usually jury, however that's slowly becoming expected and it's lame that so many people just don't care about socializing or playing the game. Like why sign up, yaknow?

Anyways yeah, I don't have anywhere to be these next few weeks or months so I'm in this for the long haul >

[craig]

Feb 18, 2015 14:38:49 GMT -5 shir said:

Yay ash wins veto <3

D:

[craig]

I actually don't care if Ash wins veto. Now Sheila's gotta nominate someone and show more cards. Thats why you don't parade your MVP-ness!

[craig]

Rachelle, not sheila*

[craig]

The tension is slowly rising in this house and I can tell it. I sit comfortable on the sofa, overlooking my competition, and I see a sense of fire in their eyes. A type of fire that will spread very soon. Everyone is eager to do something, make a move. Play the game. Their biding their time. I would not at all be surprised if the next HoH is the one that defines the lines of the rest of the game, and I'm scared for what's to come.

The target has been drawn on Drew by Shilpa, I feel like. Dan, Rachelle, and Ivette have all told me that they cannot trust Drew, and I'm agreeing. I think Drew is scummy for sure, but I'm not sold that he's the actual threat that he's labelled as. He lacks the subtlety of a winner, if you ask me. There's bigger threats out there and I'm still trying to see who they are. Ivette comes to mind.

Speaking of, Shilpa myself and Ivette is now an alliance and we're having a spread of influence over this house where we all pick someone to be close to. I told them Christopher is my influence pick. Shilpa's is Christine, and Ivette's is surprisingly Monet.

I have another link with Dan that I'm keeping a bit more secretive.

I think I'm gaining some strong allies that'll help me in this game, but I don't know how much trust I've gained quite yet. When the tides turn and someone falls, I'd like it to be someone unpredictable who isn't with me; like Ika. I don't care how many smiles a day she posts, she doesn't make me smile in private one on one conversations. Hell, they hardly exist. I'm weary just thinking what she would do with her HoH.

Christine also spoke to Shilpa (but not myself) about an alliance with Drew, Ivette, and myself. This is why I think Ivette has an influence on the house, because she's being brought up as a tight ally quite often. I'll bite my tongue until I either have power or have an opportunity.

I trust Shilpa the most but I don't want to go to the end with her. It's a tough trade-of, and I think I always need an ally that might take more bullets than myself. I love Shilpa, she's great, but she's going to have to be my shield for these early portions of the game. The only problem with not knowing the game "Big Brother" very well is... when do I get rid of a threat like Shilpa? Someone who I trust but someone who has the gusto to win? I have some time to think about it.

Wish me luck, the boring power of Craig is ending and I think next week will really spark some tension as active people will start to be nominated.

[shir]

Feb 18, 2015 14:45:32 GMT -5 craig said:

Feb 18, 2015 14:38:49 GMT -5 shir said:

Yay ash wins veto <3

D:

LOL
awkward.