EPISODE 1 JOURNALS

BART'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to win the first challenge and get a jump on the other side?

1 It feels really good to have won the first immunity challenge. Knowing that I probably would have been voted out if we lost it was great to have a couple more days to try to redeem myself. I think that we really can't determine yet whether we have a jump on Olkhon, because you never know what they could pull out on us.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?

2. I have been somewhat of the problem this week. I've tried to redeem myself but I guess Cipher won't let me do that. I think the problem is that or tribe is unwilling to forgive. And if we want to be successful in this game you have to learn to forgive.

3. You have a very diverse tribe. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Can it cause conflicts? Are you an open person?

3. Yes we have a VERY diverse tribe. Well, for me it is probably a bad thing. We have a couple people who are very alike. Cipher, Bambi, & Bryan all have the same point of views so that could be a problem. Yes it does cause conflicts. I have been the one that's been really hit had with this diversity because I haven't learned to except everyone yet.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone?

4. I am comfortable around a few of my tribemates. I feel close to Rach and Maria, they are two really great people. But, on the other hand I cannot stand Cipher. One minute he is claiming that it is just an internet game, and the next he is using MY lines that he was dissing. I really can't stand him because he is really rude. I don't get along with Bobo very well either, because he is trying to f*ck my chances of winning this game up by changing things, to turn people against me.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?

5. I think it is obvious that Bambi, Cipher, Maria, Bobo, & Bryan have something going on. I made an alliance with Rach because I feel I am the most like her. I really don't know how reliable these alliances are. I made a pact with Bambi from day 1. I pray to god that she does not break this, but I really don't know. I think there is a lot going on, because when I try to talk to Cipher about the game he is always like "Why do you always have to talk about the game?" yet then he starts telling me what him and Maria have been discussing. It's going to be interesting these next few days.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?

6. I think they all think I am a liar and that I'm a homophobe. But, hey I'm not going to change who I am to play this game. I want to win this game being who I am and not have to lie to myself.

7. Any more comments/rants?

7. Keep watching...It should be interesting what happens in the next fews days. Peace out.

MARIA'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to win the first challenge and get a jump on the other side?

I thought if felt great to win. It got a bit hairy for awhile when we weren't sure if Bambi was coming back but she did and and we pulled it out. I thought as a team we worked really good together.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?

I'm not sure who is the instigator in the conflicts. Some think it's Bart or maybe Bobo. I personally think that Bart got off on the wrong foot, the one in his mouth for example. He's very young and might have listed to gossip that was fed to him and as a result became defensive. Bobo I don't know what's up with him. He never talks to me.

3. You have a very diverse tribe. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Can it cause conflicts? Are you an open person?

I think that the diversity is a good thing. It gives our tribe a perspective from many different angles. I like to think of myself as a very open and honest person. I'm an extreme liberal on many subjects.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribes mates? Are you on edge with anyone?

I am fond of several of my tribe mates but there are a couple I haven't even talked to yet. Not sure what's up with that. Again as far as Bobo is concerned he seems to be avoiding any conversations with me. Maybe he has a problem with me I am not aware of or maybe he is afraid I will be able to figure him out. Who knows time will tell.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?

I think that there is a few unspoken alliances but I not sure maybe they are spoken and I just don't know it. Everyone that I speak with seems to be open and honest with me and that's what I'd like to believe but maybe I am just a sap and they are totally fooling me.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?

The few that I speak with on a regular basis seem to like me and have told me as such. I have been nothing but truthful though I have omit some things for the sake of peace.

7. Any more comments/rants?

This is an interesting game and so far it has been great getting to know all the kids. If I am reading them right then I'm doing ok but if not then I could be being setup. I think our first TC will give me an idea of who is trustworthy. I guess we will find out the real haps as the game progresses.

As a side note to our hosts I just want to say what a great job you guys are doing and how well organized everything is. Thanks for having me in your game.

TONNYA'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to win the first challenge and get a jump on the other side?

It feels pretty exciting to win a challenge. It's always fun and good to win. It makes everyone here happy and that is what we need-a happy tribe. We are now 8-7 which sounds good but usually if a tribe wins a first challenge, they dont win a lot more. History hopefully WILL NOT repeat itself.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?

Tribe conflict is horrible. I don't understand why there needs to be drama in a camp with only 8 people. Basically, if there is a problem that arises, we need to just talk it out and not assume or get mad or jump to conclusions.

3. You have a very diverse tribe. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Can it cause conflicts? Are you an open person?

Being a diverse tribe will lead to conflict because everyone will have different view points on things. Personally, I am an open-minded person and I can listen to people even though I don't agree with them.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone?

I'm not comfortable around anyone because I feel-being I missed challenge 1-that they might decide to isolate me and get rid of me. I'm not a weak link, I just had a few problems and it shouldn't be put on me. However, I feel I have mingled with a few people in the tribe and I really hope they don't vote me if we lose. I feel that Cipher is like my soulmate on this tribe. I really love that guy-it's a nice time talking to him and getting to know him. He is the coolest guy. If anyone, it would be him i would love to end up being in the finals with.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?

I really hope no early alliances form because that will dent the tribe. Alliances have a way of surfacing and we could be in damage control. I don't want an alliance as of now. I won't form an alliance unless I feel one needs to be made. I have loyalties, not alliances.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?


I really think people are judging me at this point-i HOPE not but I feel I did let the team down and It's ok for them to have those feelings for me. I have been truthful in this game so far, I haven't lied to anyone, not even myself. So far, so good.

ERIC'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to lose the first challenge and let the other tribe get a jump?

Just great!!!! Actually, it is always a let down for your tribe to lose the first challenge. It is the first hill you have to climb up though, and in a game like this, there are many more higher hills ahead of me, so I think this tribe can get through the first loss.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?

V-A-N-N-E-S-S-A. That is the only problem, and that is exactly what I will spell out when we hit tribal council. She is stubborn and bull-headed, I have no idea how in the world she expected to win a game like this. You have to be a people-person to win Survivor, and she isn't.

3. Do you think your tribe is very diverse or very similar? Explain.

I think we are a typical "Survivor" tribe. Some of us are similar. I find that myself and Mike are already tending to play the game alike. Blair is pretty quiet, Robert is annoying, Vanessa is annoying, Kim is sweet, James is quiet, and Noelle is annoying. That pretty much sums it up.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone?

I can't totally be comfortable, the only two I am comfortable with are Mike and Kim. I am on edge with Vanessa.....I cannot stand her. Robert bothers me a lot, he's always uninformed and asking questions about everything.....when you're not on someone's side, it's not the most fun thing to pretend that you are.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?

Well, the alliance is with myself, Kim, and Mike. Blair and Robert are sort of in the alliance, but it's myself, Kim, and Mike till the bitter end. I don't think any of the other members are bright enough to start forming anything off the bat, but, if they did, then they sure outsmarted us.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?

I think I am sort of the guy everyone likes and trusts. I blew my cover by blowing off at Vanessa, but I think that is pretty much over now, I am settling down into my role as the silent leader of the tribe. I will let Mike and Robert take leadership roles, but truthfully, I am pretty much behind Mike and Kim, manipulating how the game will play out....but, no one knows I am so far.

7. Any more comments/rants?

No, other than I can't wait for the tribal switch, if there is one....it'll be a chance for me to show that I can nuzzle in with the other tribe and be a part of other alliances. I am planning on staying true to Kim and Mike, but if I have better oppourtunities somewhere else, I will take my chances.

KIM'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to lose the first challenge and let the other tribe get a jump? It feels very bad! I really wanted this first challenge, so it definately feels bad losing it. It would have been great to win. Our morale definately needed the boost with all of the arguments around. We will definately be more prepared for the next challenge.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem? I think Vanessa along with Summer is the cause of the problem. Summer really fueled the arguments by telling Vanessa that we would vote her off. Vanessa then yelled at us, and Eric then told her off. It's been rough so far, but with Vanessa gone, things will be a lot more smooth.

3. Do you think your tribe is very diverse or very similar? Explain. I think our tribe is very similar...we all are around the same age, and we share a lot of the same interests. I am very surprised that we have been so separated and against each other so early.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone? I am comfortable around everyone but Summer. I don't trust her at all, and I would love for her to go at the next Tribal Council.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about? I do have an alliance with Mike and Eric, but I'm not so sure I can trust those two. I do not think that anything is going on behind my back, and many people have approached me for alliances. I told James I wouldn't vote for him but that's a total lie. You need to lie in survivor, and that's how I'm playing.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far? I think everyone likes me...I have been friendly with everyone, and everyone talks to me a lot. I have portrayed myself accurately because I am very outgoing, but I will lie when I need to.

7. Any more comments/rants? I really want Summer gone at the next tribal council...thats it.

MIKE'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to lose the first challenge and let the other tribe get a jump?

It sucks, but we also got rid of some dead weight, so hopefully we'll be able to come back stronger.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?

Noelle is the problem, definitely. Girl doesn't know when to shut her mouth. She went and blabbed to Vanessa that everyone was planning to vote her out, but she also added in several words that weren't necessary, such as bitch, and told her everyone was lying to her because she was a lyer. Not needed.

3. Do you think your tribe is very diverse or very similar? Explain.

I think its very similar, except for me. lol. They all seem to be on the same wavelength, but I think about the game on a different level. I also think that, well, our interests are very different and that may cause some conflict in the days to come. For example, whenever I'm in a chat with everyone else in my tribe, they always want to play "quickie games". I CAN'T STAND THOSE DAMN THINGS. And then they get mad at me because I don't want to play. Ugh. It ruins the chat. And then they go and invite people I don't know into OUR OLKHON CHAT and it PISSES ME OFF. Anyways ...

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone?

I'm very comfortable with my tribemates, annoyed at some times, but I don't express it.

Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?

My main ally is Kim, and I don't think anything else is going on against me, but I could be wrong.

What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?

For the most part, I have shown my true self. Dunno what they think of me, but hopefully whatever it is it's not bad!

BLAIR'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to lose the first challenge and let the other tribe get a jump?

*Well it doesn't feel very good, but I think that since only 3 people turned up for IC, that next time If those members want to stay in the tribe, they will participate and win challenge 2.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?

*I think that a problem has arisen, and hopefully has disapated now, but the tribe needs to keep together, and win some challenges

3. Do you think your tribe is very diverse or very similar? Explain.

*I think our tribe generally gets on very well, with most members being active and willing to discuss important issues if/when they arise.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone?

*I generally get on well with everyone, and there is nobody i'm on edge with at the moment

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?

*I think there is a sort of alliance forming but its far too large to last the game. However between myself, kim, mike, robert & noelle there is a sort of alliance forming well see how that pans out a bit later

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?

*I can't answer what they think of me so far, but I've not acted at all and just been myself so far anyway.

7. Any more comments/rants?

*That about covers all the action of Day 1,2 & 3.

JAMES'S JOURNAL

1. How does it feel to lose the first challenge and let the other tribe get a jump? Well it does piss me off so @#%$ much actually because i hate loosing, and i feel that i did let my tribe down a little bit, but we can bounce back. I know we can.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem? Alliances and back chat is the problem. One thing that EVERYONE does is say 'I'm in an alliance, but i'm not saying who'. That pisses me off and I know that its a bluff. but everyones going to do it coz they feel threatened.

3. Do you think your tribe is very diverse or very similar? Explain. At the moment, I don't know anyone that well.. so its quite hard to find similarities and only differences.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone? Well Blair is pissing me off a little bit at the moment. We are friends, but it jus gets to the point where he is beginning to sound like his head's up his ass.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about? I always think that something is going on. Its survivor, we all want to survive. So I know that everything and anything will go on.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far? At the moment I haven't shown mysled yet. Thats coz there are two sides of me, James the joker and James the prick. Being a prick this early in the game won't get me anywhere.

7. Any more comments/rants?
NOPE

ROBERT'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to lose the first challenge and let the other tribe get a jump?Not to good but I know we will do better next time

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?The problem is miss communication and Vanessa started it.She said things that weren't true and she bothered people alot.she should of stopped and listened.

3. Do you think your tribe is very diverse or very similar? Explain.I think the tribe is similar.We all have a connection that will last no mater what the outcome of our tribe will be.So I think we are all going to be good friends after this game.

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone?Im definatly comfortable.I know I havent pissed off anyone yet(and I don't plan to) so I have a good feeling that I will make the merge and hopefully beyond.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?Yes there is an alliance.It is between me Blair Kim Noelle(or Summer) Eric and Michael.As with all alliances they are NEVER foolproof(Survivor marquesas proved that)so it may or may not be reliable.And I don't think anything is going on behind anyones back.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?I think they all like me for sure.I have never lied to anyone(even Vanessa when she was worried about the TC and I told her I might vote for her)and I never will lie to anyone.they others definatly think of me as a reliable person.

7. Any more comments/rants?Challange 2 will be Olkhons.

BOBO'S JOURNAL

1. How does it feel to win the first challenge and get a jump on the other side? It feels cool, but it kinda sux cuz we don't get to boot out someone...

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem? Bart...Everything is Bart...

3. You have a very diverse tribe. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Can it cause conflicts? Are you an open person? Good, cuz we can get all the bad people out...Yes i am an open person....

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone? Yea i am, I am about to strangle Bart though....

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about? I'm not sure...

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far? I dun think the others trust me rite now cuz of Bart, (I wouldn't trust myself either...but, i'll find away to make them)

7. Any more comments/rants? In Sideshow Bob's Words "Die Bart, Die"

BRYAN'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to win the first challenge and get a jump on the other side?
um... well not quite sure if it's good to keep either bart and bobo, or even VERY inactive rachel any longe. But i guess we have no choice. But winning doesn't hurt, at least not now. I looked at this ic as a situation in which i could (and the team) would come out good in both outcomes. So there.
2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem?
well.. bart's problem is that he is too young and immature for this right now. He is too anxious. However i think bobo is really pestimistic and closed minded. I think it's a combo of bart's poor playing of the game with no grip on anything along with the negativity of bobo.
3. You have a very diverse tribe. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Can it cause conflicts? Are you an open person?
diversity will teach everyone a lesson about eachother and ultimately themselves. So the more diverse the better, this really isn't only a game but an experience. I am an open person, because only those open will accept me. However Bobo is not, it hurt to see some of the things he talked about behind my back, but hopefully he'll get something positive out of being on a tribe with me. And it is with that hope that i won't dismiss bobo automatically in my mind away from the tribe.
4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone?
so far everyone but bobo because he is comfortable around me. It's getting better, we openly talked about it and it seems there is hope there. Anyway i feel the closest with bambi, maria, and cipher.
5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about?
We (maria, cipher, and bambi including myself) aggreed not to restrict to an alliance but a very sharing friendship. I trust them, some more than others but i feel safe for a while. Um i think that there is something between bart and rachel, looks like bobo is by him self and tonnya is close to be pulled into our friendship.
6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far?
i think the others respect me and that's all i wanted. Other's truley enjoy my company and that's touching. I am true to myself and that's all i need to be.
7. Any more comments/rants?
not at this time.

CIPHER'S JOURNAL:

1. How does it feel to win the first challenge and get a jump on the other side? - It feels great. Tonnya was spared the repurcussions of not being a presence initially, and now getting to know her, I can guarantee she will not be the first one voted off. If we had lost the Immunity Challenge, we might have lost the oppurtunity to gain a really exceptional tribe member.

2. Various conflicts have already emerged. Who do you point out as responsible/fueling the problem? What, in your eyes, IS the problem? - I feel like Bart is the center focus of a lot of conflicts that have been arising throughout these first few days. I feel the problem is that a young, emotionally instable boy was thrown into the game as an alternate, and his over reactions and representations are incredibly obnoxious. To be blunt.

3. You have a very diverse tribe. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Can it cause conflicts? Are you an open person? - Diverse? I'm from New York City. I'll show you diverse, any day, any time. I'm a relatively open person and I'm keeping many of my opinions to myself. But when confronted with disrespect, I do lash out (ie- Bart).

4. Are you comfortable around your tribesmates? Are you on edge with anyone? - I'm comfortable with each of the members of my tribe except for Bart and Rach. Bart, because he's a tad overly involved. Rach because she isn't involved at all.

5. Where are alliances now (if they exist)? How reliable are these early alliances? Do you think anything is going on that you don't know about? - Alliances may exist, but I don't belong to any. Bart mentioned joining an alliance with Bobo, but I know that Maria, Bambi, Bryan, and Tonnya are playing fair and independent from those fascits.

6. What do you think the others think of you? Have you portrayed yourself truthfully so far? - I hope so. I haven't been acting abnormally under the influences of anyone. They probably see me as a strong willed person, not someone to defy or disrespect. Also, a bit of a firestarter. All of these things, I reckon I am. But there is so much more, so stay tuned if you dare fancy... I have many tricks up my sleeve.

7. Any more comments/rants? - Hey Mark, blow me.

No thanks. ;)