Asmat Tribe

Hey Jenn,

I guess I have to say congrats on avoiding tribal tonight... though you guys didn't have to do much
What do you think about how quickly the idol was taken?

Speaking of tonight's challenge, did you ever consider taking it for yourself? Was it something you were planning on doing, or did the option not cross your mind at all?

Now that the numbers are getting smaller and smaller, how do you feel about your position in the game? How would you assess your chances of making it to the end and taking the win? What will you need to do to make that happen?

Have things changed much since the last round? How are tribe dynamics looking, and who do you think will be the one to go if Asmat has to go back to tribal?

Do you think that when there is eventually a merge, you will try to stick with one alliance? Do you expect other people to be making multiple alliances and shifting constantly?

Joaquin definitely had a plan when he took that immunity necklace. Either that, or he was just really desperate for immunity. Either way, it obviously failed for him since Max was voted out.

With Max being voted out, I feel like I have no strong ties to the original Asmat tribe and I think I'd end up being blindsided once they no longer need my vote. Joe, Sierra, Dan and Joaquin are going to be extremely tough to break, especially considering So and I are the only ones left from the minority on that tribe.

I think I'd definitely feel more comfortable going with Yali, just because I feel like I'd have more options on that tribe. But if we merged right now at 13... I'd be tempted to go either way. In all honesty, though, I'm really planning on having a more fluid game come the merge. I'll align with anyone who wants to take out the threats to my game. One night, it might be Yali, and the next it might be Asmat again. I'm really hoping there's a more fluid dynamic come the merge. I'd really hate to see a Pagonging and I think people would be stupid to just line up like sheep for slaughter. Plus, I think a clusterfuck merge would definitely be better for me than a straight Pagonging where I'd still be on the bottom, only with no way to claw my way out.

For the time being, my sights are set on Joe. I think he's the biggest obstacle to my game right now because he's so rigid in his voting and has been keeping Asmat on lockdown. I think voting him out would free up a lot of people and give me so many more options to work with.

I think to get to the end, I'm really going to have to play the "free agent" game really well. I have no strong alliances and no real strong connections with anyone except Reed, Drew and So. At this point, I'm really taking things one day at a time. I haven't really envisioned myself with anyone in particular in the final 3. I think it's better for me to assess each day and go with the alliance I feel will get me further for that day.

So far, though, I definitely feel comfortable in my position. I've got Reed and Drew on one side, Kelly and So on the other side and I could stick with either side without fear of retaliation.I realize it's bad luck to talk about how safe I am, but I definitely don't feel like I'm next to go on the new Asmat tribe. If we swap again or even merge... then I'll definitely reconsider how safe or unsafe I am.