Had a conversation with Shilpa earlier where we developed an alliance. We're going to start looking for people to be in a group alliance. Also, just a side note: this is exactly what Drew and I had planned. To each go off and start an alliance with another person and hopefully get a group alliance going that we're both apart of but from separate ends. Hopefully this way people won't suspect we're working together.
I still really trust Drew, but I also trust Shilpa a lot. She brought up some valid concerns. A lot of people love Drew and would go to him for deals. Same goes for Craig.
Also, Christopher told me that he talked to Drew and Drew totally sketched him out by saying that he "put him near the beginning of the pecking order in this last HOH so people wouldn't think they're together"... so I'm not sure if it's just my paranoia, or if Drew is actually just playing me.
Anyways, here's the conversation Shilpa and I had regarding the alliance:
Christine Brecht (16:19:07): so have you thought anymore about who you'd like to work with going forward at all? Christine Brecht (16:19:28): I'm asking because I trust you a lot, and I'm freaking out a little because I haven't been asked to be in any sort of alliance Christine Brecht (16:19:36): maybe it's too early, or maybe I'm just being paranoid... lol Shilpa Shetty (16:19:39): lol Shilpa Shetty (16:19:42): no not at all! Shilpa Shetty (16:19:45): i trust you a lot too Shilpa Shetty (16:19:48): tbh i never know in bb Shilpa Shetty (16:19:50): when is the right time Shilpa Shetty (16:19:57): i feel like in survivor you gotta get into an alliance early Shilpa Shetty (16:20:04): but in BB you can be a little more relaxed at the start? Shilpa Shetty (16:20:10): especially since the game isn't moving super fast Shilpa Shetty (16:20:14): but i would love to work with you obvi Christine Brecht (16:20:29): yeah, it's been a while since I've played BB lol Christine Brecht (16:20:39): I think I can sort of tell who I can and can't trust though Christine Brecht (16:21:07): yeah, you're definitely the first person who came to mind when I thought of an alliance Shilpa Shetty (16:21:12): awh yay Shilpa Shetty (16:21:14): i'm glad you asked! Christine Brecht (16:21:37): would you be open to adding more people? Christine Brecht (16:21:45): and if so who do you think we could trust to add? Christine Brecht (16:22:31): have you heard of any other alliances forming at all? Christine Brecht (16:22:41): other than the 9 lol Shilpa Shetty (16:22:41): i haven't heard anything much other than Shilpa Shetty (16:22:42): the 9 Shilpa Shetty (16:22:43): lmao Shilpa Shetty (16:22:52): i'm thinking back on my week 1 convos Shilpa Shetty (16:22:55): of course i had some like Shilpa Shetty (16:23:04): "i won't nominate you if you don't nom me" type convos Christine Brecht (16:23:26): makes sense it's nice being HOH week 1 to get those kind of convos rolling Shilpa Shetty (16:23:54): mhmm Christine Brecht (16:24:02): I didn't want to approach you while you were hoh with that sort of proposition because I didn't want you to think I was only using you and my intentions weren't true lol Shilpa Shetty (16:24:10): haha Shilpa Shetty (16:24:14): well i wouldn't have thought that Shilpa Shetty (16:24:17): but i get the concern Shilpa Shetty (16:24:26): i think our conversaitons have been candid throughout so i think you're a straight shooter Shilpa Shetty (16:24:50): okay so for people Shilpa Shetty (16:24:53): that i think we could trust Shilpa Shetty (16:25:03): craig is someone that comes to mind? Shilpa Shetty (16:25:14): idk Shilpa Shetty (16:25:15): what do you think lol Christine Brecht (16:25:29): I like Craig too Christine Brecht (16:25:42): our convos are always really good Christine Brecht (16:26:19): the people who seem most active and who would potentially make good allies in my opinion are craig, drew, and ivette. Christine Brecht (16:27:25): I mean, it's not something we need to solidify right now... I think we have a few weeks with inactives and all Christine Brecht (16:27:43): I just want to let you know of my interest in working with you Shilpa Shetty (16:27:44): yeah, totally Shilpa Shetty (16:27:46): haha Shilpa Shetty (16:27:48): i have interest too! Christine Brecht (16:28:12): awesome! Shilpa Shetty (16:28:16): okay so maybe use the week Shilpa Shetty (16:28:20): to build relationships with those people Shilpa Shetty (16:28:23): and then go from there? Christine Brecht (16:28:33): I think that's a good idea Christine Brecht (16:28:50): I'll let you know if anyone approaches me at all Shilpa Shetty (16:29:34): okay sounds good! Shilpa Shetty (16:29:36): one thing i will say Christine Brecht (16:30:14): mm-hmm? Shilpa Shetty (16:30:33): and it makes me nervous to even say it lol Shilpa Shetty (16:30:38): but i really really trust you Shilpa Shetty (16:30:45): like i love drew and craig Shilpa Shetty (16:30:50): i think they're real fun guys Shilpa Shetty (16:30:55): but i just think we need to be conscious Shilpa Shetty (16:30:58): that i think a lot of people Shilpa Shetty (16:31:00): love drew and craig Shilpa Shetty (16:31:05): if you know what i mean? Christine Brecht (16:31:13): hah! I see that too Shilpa Shetty (16:31:16): nothing like Shilpa Shetty (16:31:19): i think we should target them Shilpa Shetty (16:31:21): and i would love to work with them Christine Brecht (16:31:25): Ika is obsessed with Drew it seems Shilpa Shetty (16:31:30): but i just want us to be you know Shilpa Shetty (16:31:32): not sucked in Shilpa Shetty (16:31:33): so to speak Christine Brecht (16:31:36): and they've both been really good at the social aspect of the game Christine Brecht (16:31:49): yeah, for sure Christine Brecht (16:32:02): lots of people might be propositioning those two for alliances Shilpa Shetty (16:32:09): right, right Christine Brecht (16:32:28): but I completely understand that concern Christine Brecht (16:32:34): brb phone Shilpa Shetty (16:33:07): kk Christine Brecht (16:37:35): sorry, back Shilpa Shetty (16:37:51): wb Christine Brecht (16:38:17): but yeah, I agree... that's a legit concern Shilpa Shetty (16:38:27): but i also agree that we should form a group soon Christine Brecht (16:38:57): do you think then that we might need to try and work harder at our relationships with Ika/Ivette/Christopher/Rachelle? Shilpa Shetty (16:39:17): i don't think that's a terrible idea Shilpa Shetty (16:39:27): i totally agree with you when you say that ika seems to love drew Christine Brecht (16:40:30): she really does... I'm not sure if Drew necessarily reciprocates those same feelings. lol Christine Brecht (16:40:54): but yeah, people really do love him... I mean he did win MVP the first week lol Shilpa Shetty (16:41:08): yep haha Shilpa Shetty (16:41:26): but drew is a really nice guy Christine Brecht (16:41:35): yeah, no doubt Christine Brecht (16:42:02): but don't worry, you won't be hearing me saying anything I'm tight-lipped about that sort of stuff hah Shilpa Shetty (16:42:12): haha same Shilpa Shetty (16:42:15): if you have any concerns Shilpa Shetty (16:42:18): totally vaulted Shilpa Shetty (16:42:26): just because we discuss concerns doesn't mean they're stuff we have to act on anyway Shilpa Shetty (16:42:35): just making sure we don't miss anything Christine Brecht (16:43:04): oh yeah, totally Christine Brecht (16:43:20): it's good to have a clear picture of exactly what's going on in the game Christine Brecht (16:43:36): I'm gonna let you know all that sort of stuff in the game Shilpa Shetty (16:43:45): yes Shilpa Shetty (16:43:51): we definitely need to watch each other's backs Christine Brecht (16:44:06): I will for sure Christine Brecht (16:44:17): the only things I've heard about you are positive things Christine Brecht (16:44:29): so that should ease your worries lol Shilpa Shetty (16:44:32): same here! Shilpa Shetty (16:44:40): but i think people are still careful at this point Christine Brecht (16:44:47): yeah, true enough Shilpa Shetty (16:45:45): gosh i just want to see noms Shilpa Shetty (16:45:49): not that i even care about noms Shilpa Shetty (16:45:53): but after noms is the mvp ceremony Shilpa Shetty (16:45:55): and i do care about that lol Christine Brecht (16:46:26): yes, same... that has me a little concerned lol Christine Brecht (16:47:04): it's scary to think what people would do with power if it remains anonymous Christine Brecht (16:49:00): I need to go do some more homework... gonna put my status on busy, but you know where I'll be Christine Brecht (16:49:05): hopefully ttyl Shilpa Shetty (16:50:07): sounds good, i'm gonna try and knock out some more studying but i'll be around as well :-)
I know I've been sluggish in posting this episode, but there's really not much else that has happened other than the alliance with Shilpa.
I've mostly been developing my relationships with the people I have talked the least with in the game and continuing to further my relationships with those people I'm closest with.
I've also finally got the chance to talk to Ash since he's kind of been MIA. I don't want to get to know him too well in case I do become HOH and then I have a reason to nominate, but I also want to be one of the few to approach him so he feels comfortable with me should he win HOH. I think the rounds of easy nominations are finally coming to a close, so it's time to really start figuring out who is with who.
I suspect that Rachelle and Craig might be together, seeing as how Rachelle eliminated him last in the HOH. But I'm not entirely convinced. I also think Shilpa may have something with Rachelle because she always seems to bring up Rachelle in conversations for some reason. Craig is someone I don't really trust in the game. I think he's pretty smart and I'm betting he already has alliances going on. It makes me a little worried that the only two alliances I'm apart of were created by me. I don't know if I'm just not approachable, or maybe Shilpa and Drew are both playing me. Ugh! There goes my paranoia again. Seeing as how no one else has come to me I have no choice but to trust those two as far as I can. Hopefully it works out.
it's nice being HOH week 1 to get those kind of convos rolling
