LINDSAY HAD TWO POWERS!!! I feel like an idiot. Despite being safe this week, I made a critical mistake that you should NEVER make in BB. I started just assuming things would go my way. It didn't hurt me this round because I didn't act on those assumptions, but it was a wakeup call having the nominations end in a way I didn't expect. Assuming is often a fatal flaw in BB, so I gotta start thinking things through a little bit more. But before I get to that, lets dial it back 48 hours because I have a bit to comment on.
NominationsI really feel like I lucked out with Drew because when I initially saw he won this week I thought there was a pretty good chance that he would nominate me. I don't know if it was my PM or the influence coming from Bradley and Adam but for whatever reason, I was not nominted.
Britney and Sandra weren't exactly who I would have chosen, but I should be counting my blessings because they could be a lot worse. I feel that Brit is safe as a bee at the moment. And I no longer have the fear that she will self destruct on the block... she is handling herself well. I don't really want to see Sandra go, but she is not someone I want to bother keeping around either.
But despite Sandra and Briney being nominated, things appeared to be shaping up for a Lindsay eviction this week. I spent most of yesterday thinking that Lindsay was going to go home this week. Adam had told me that he and Drew had talked and that Drew had decided to nominate Lindsay if he had the opportunity. I was so excited, it was just PERFECT for me!
Veto CompetitoinSo veto happens and I leave with two move up the list passes. I am really happy about those. I want to stay on the A list two more weeks and get my free vote. I was right to assume that I would be the only one who really cared about them that much.
The veto ended up in Sandra's hands. She played the competition exactly like she should have, and saved her ass big time. I was wrong to underestimate her.
Adam won an HoH advantage, which will be potentially useful. Immunity went to no one, which I am kicking myself for because I considered bidding 1 on it and I would have received it. If I had, I could have used my power safely next week, although it might not have been worth it.
In my opinion, she is the brains behind the opposition to Bradam. Her and I have a good relationship and I am looking to keep it that way. I like her as a person so I don't want to fight with her. I also think she is close to Lindsay, so it would be nice to have her voice in Lindsay's ear telling her not to nominate me. So hopefully I am as in with Sandra as it feels like I am.
Veto CeremonyEvery time I think I have this game figured out, it throws something new at me. This was no exception. Drew tells Dianna the plan. Who tells Lindsay. Which motivates her to find a power to save herself. And she succeeds. FUCK. Well played Lindsay.
I mean, I was a little worried about the possibility because Drew had told Britney about his plans for Lindsay before the veto which set off a small alarm (why tell a your own nominee your backdooring plans?). I think a lot of people in this game are really stupid about how much information they share. The only people I really trust with a lot of information are Adam, Britney and Sean because from what I can tell they are very good at knowing what and what not to say to people. Oh and Sandra/Nicki are good at that too, but they are not with me 100% so I am afraid of what might slip through to Lindsay/Dianna when I talk to them.
Anyways, Lindsay uses her power to remove herself, and a fight erupts. Its Sandra/Lindsay vs Kate/Adam. Adam actually didn't contribute that much to the board fight, but Kate made it look like they were together. She also looked REALLY bad by going on about what a threat she is. Afterward, Drew nominates Kate.
So its Britney vs Kate. There is really no doubt in my mind that I am keeping Britney, but that is going to piss off Bradley because of our final 4 deal. Adam I think might not be as pissed about it, but Bradley will probably feel betrayed. Which I don't blame him for... this move really hurts his game. But honestly, despite being officially aligned, Kate and I barely talk. I feel like she was just lumped into that alliance. Who knows though? Ive clearly been wrong already this week, maybe I'll be proven wrong again.