Aww yeah baby.  It’s Alisa again and I told you Russ was my man.  Well, maybe not in those words but he is awesome.  He’s so smart about those immunity idols.  I mean if you’ve watched the show before you know where they tend to be.  Anybody could have looked for them but only he did.  I love him.  It’s going to take a few more episodes for me to decide if I think he can actually go all the way but he is still my favorite right now.

I was a little mad at the show because they pretty much told us before it happened that Laura won immunity.  It took all the suspense out of it when Russell and Shambo laid out their plan and the only way it would be disrupted would be if Laura won immunity.  And so she did.  I don’t even know why I watched the challenge already knowing the outcome.

So it looks like no one will leave Russell alone next week.  Can’t say I blame them but how annoying that must be.  I want so bad for the boys to side with Foa Foa and kick of Laura.  She’s pretty much the devil to me.  She needs to be kicked off ASAP.

Oh, and how cute was it that Natalie killed that rat.  That was one of the cutest things I think I’ve ever seen on Survivor.

The only reason I’m sad Kelly is gone is because I love her hair and I will miss seeing it.  I wasn’t quite certain why they voted for her but I can’t say I really care.

So, what do you think is going to happen next week?

Survivor Samoa is on Thursdays at 8pm on CBS.

Thank goodness for the merge to shake things up.  And shake things up it did.  Talk about scrambling.  Well, I guess it was planned scrambling on Foa Foa’s part.

Can you even believe that Laura won immunity?  She ruined everything.  Everything.  Darn you Survivor for having two immunity necklaces.  I don’t care if it would have been unfair for the girls to compete with the guys.  I wanted Laura gone.

And way for Erik to take the fall for John’s idea to vote out Monica.  I didn’t have any feeling for Erik so it makes me sad that he got sent home for that.

I’m not real happy with Foa Foa for not telling Russell that he didn’t need to use the idol.  I think Jaison hinted at it once but that’s not firm enough.  The poor guy gave up his idol for nothing.  I still really like Russel.  Maybe this is a good time to point out that it is Alisa posting this week not Elaine.

Since the previews for next week make it seem like Russell is going home I am going to assume that he is safe.  I’m holding onto that tiny sliver of hope.  Like I said before I’m not sure I want him to win but I love what he does to the game.

There were some great moments last night and I know I haven’t touched on even a few.  What were your favorites?

Survivor Samoa is on Thursdays at 8pm on CBS.

Well, so much for balanced teams. Foa Foa lost another challenge, lost Mike due to health concerns, and had to vote another member off their tribe. (I haven’t yet seen who’s been voted off…) Next week they’ll be down 3 players! In the past, when a player has left the game for health reasons, they haven’t made anyone go home at tribal council, so that kind of sucks for them.

Now, I have 2 people to vent about. First, how in the HECK did Russell find a hidden immunity idol without even knowing there was one hidden?! Of all the people, he is the one who I would least like to have possession of an immunity idol. Sadly, my hopes for him going home soon are fading. Second, what the heck is wrong with Ben? That was one of the most gruesome challenges, and he was fairly warned before he kicked Russ in the shins. Honestly, between being kicked out of the challenge, acting like an a$$ and not even apologizing to his team, and then annoying everyone at camp, I really can’t see why they wouldn’t vote him off.

Well, I just watched the end, and I totally don’t get it. I can understand how voting the physically weak players off might be a strategic move, but if your stronger players can’t play fair, or even participate at all, how is that going to help? And they do have mental challenges as well. I guess with Mike gone, it was inevitable for Betsy. I feel bad though. I don’t think she deserved it.

The good news: Watching this episode proved to me that I could NEVER survive Survivor. Between living with rude, annoying people, not brushing my teeth for 2 months, sleeping in the wet/cold, and attempting to fight other people in hand-to-hand combat, I would surely die.

I’ve decided to try something new. I just started watching the premiere of Survivor Samoa, and before I forget to say anything I’m thinking throughout the episode, I’m writing as I go along.

First, I forget how easy it is to make such quick judgments of people before you even know them. I like that they had to choose a leader without even talking to one another. And as much as it might be flattering to be the chosen one, Russell has the right attitude, and mindset, knowing that it’s a heavy responsibility, and if anything goes wrong, the leader is the first one to be blamed. But, overall, I think both teams chose well.

Speaking of snap judgments, it was definitely an interesting way to start a challenge. Never in my life would I have chosen the tall black guy as the best swimmer! However, that was a LUCKY guess. I know everyone hates stereotypes, but generally, they tend to be true! So, I was laughing out loud as Jaison said he was surprised to be chosen… and then to turn out to be a water polo player! I think that ONE decision won them the first challenge. Although Shambo kicked it in gear and almost finished her puzzle first, I would never have picked the woman with the mullet as the smartest person! In fact, she’s already bugging me…

Okay, the other Russell (from Foa Foa) is starting to piss me off! What a jerk! He emptied everyone’s water canteens, put Jaison’s socks in the fire, and has made an alliance with every woman, his “Dumb-ass girl” alliance as he calls it. As he started talking about Hurricane Katrina, I didn’t believe a word of it! And to make things worse, he’s a multi-millionaire?! Dude, that guy has to go!

I’m happy to see that each tribe as won a challenge. It always makes for a much more interesting and exciting game. And I’m glad it was Foa Foa who went to Tribal Council, although I really would have loved to see Russell go home. It has to suck for the first one to go home. Poor Marisa. If they had just one more week to get to know each other, I think they would start to see who is really valuable in the tribe and who is potentially trustworthy, or not.

I think it’s off to a great start! I’m really liking certain people, and hating others! And, if I do say so, I believe there is some nice eye candy this season! I am definitely hooked!