Day 62
Today’s Takeaway: I want to be on Survivor. Yes, the T.V. show!
Preface: Today’s “pic” is not a pic, it's my Survivor audition video. 🫠 I figured if I'm brave enough to be cast on this show, then I should be brave enough to release this video to public scrutiny. Enjoy!
Reading my takeaway today you’re probably thinking, “Hmmm, is this a backslide? Remember Liz, you wanted to slow down, do less and stop making impulsive decisions to fill the void. REMEMBER?!”
Yes, all true and I’m still on the wagon, so to speak. Being on Survivor has actually been a dream of mine for a long time. Well that’s not true…being on The Challenge was the 1st dream. However, in the early days you had to get on Real World or Road Rules to be eligible for The Challenge and I’m not about that drama, I just want to compete! 😂
I’ve watched every season of The Challenge in real time since the very first season aired in 1998. 😳 “Avid follower” doesn’t even begin to touch on this OBSESSION. During the pandemic I rewatched a bunch of seasons but was itching for a new fix...But what could come close?
I tried Amazing Race, Top Chef, Big Brother, Are You The One?...Nope, none of them were "The One." Then a friend recommended Survivor. I had always seen it advertised but never really understood the hype.
Well! I come to find out I’ve been missing that boat for YEARS! Holy hell, by the end of season 3 I was hooked! I vowed right then and there that I was going to watch every season and if/when I got to season 42 (Yes, at the time there was 42 seasons. 😬) I was going to apply!
Ladies and gentleman, I did in fact complete that goal. I binged 42 seasons of Survivor in a little under 4 months. Mostly while walking on my treadmill. (I don’t know something about walking and watching calms and energizes me all at once 🤷♀️)
It is by far the most intelligent, intentional, strategic, emotional mind-f*%k of a game. And as a person who is very passionate about my career as an experience designer, it doesn’t just speak to me, it screams “You NEED to do this!”
Even though I feel I could easily write a dissertation on an effective Survivor game strategy, I’m not one of those overly confident newbs who swears they are going to go on and win the whole thing. Chances are I’ve grossly underestimated the intensity of this experience and could easily be ugly crying in my first on-camera interview. However, I know I’ve got one ace in the hole…I know people. I can genuinely make friends with anyone & sus out a snake from a mile away and THAT…well, that could take me pretty damn far.
So for all you casting directors, or friends of a friend who know a guy that used to work with cousin of a guy on Survivor…I’m smart, I’m funny, I’m crafty, I'm athletic, I've been told more than once I missed my calling as an actress & at the very least, I can cook the hell outta some rice.
I'm a prime candidate for this show. Pick me! 🙋🏻♀️
