Final Words

[Jeff Probst]

SO CLOSE!

We want to hear everything girl, what you learned, what you would do differently, what you regret, if you would do it again, EVERYTHING!

DON'T CHEAP OUT ON US!!!

[Holly Hoffman]

Gina nooooooooo

[Gina]

Is it ok if I do this tomorrow when I'm not drinking my troubles away? I tell ya, getting fourth when you think you've got a legit shot to win will really drive someone to drink...

[Gina]

Ugh, I was SO CLOSE! But I'm proud of the way I played this game. I still remember coming into this game afraid I was going to be the first person voted out, so to have made the final four is such an accomplishment. My confidence in my ability to play the game steadily grew, and ultimately I think my own hubris did me in. I didn't think I even needed to participate in the final challenge, because if Gabe won, we'd vote Lindsey. If Lindsey won, we'd vote Gabe. I'd go to the end no matter what and have a pretty god shot of beating either. It honestly never occurred to me that they would vote me out. My own foolish arrogance is what got me, and I'll own it. It's been an amazing experience, and a humbling one too. It's painful to go out so close to the end, but I'm glad that I can cast a vote for Lindsey that will hopefully win her this game.

What would I do differently? Well, I would have participated in that last challenge, certainly! I also didn't know how much certain members on the jury liked Gabe- I would have tried to vote him out sooner. I like the guy personally, but I will be upset if he wins this season over someone much more deserving. Looking back, I also should have either tried to convince my alliance to save Sarah or used my idol on her. I think I underestimated her loyalty to me, and she could have been a good friend to have in the endgame. I also would have been more cautious of Patty. I shoulda known she was playing to win, and playing hard.

Would I do it again? If my personal life permitted it, ABSOLUTELY! I had such a blast on this crazy ride, and I'd love another opportunity to show Stranded what I'm really made of. I'm hopefully moving by the end of the summer, and I'm gonna be trying to settle in comfortably to a 9-5. If you want me back, guys, well.. you've got my email.