FRIDAY 22/05/09
We were met at the house by Charmaine who was standing by a box covered in a black cloth. It had a very fear factor vibe about it so we were all joking around saying that there would be spiders or bugs inside that we’d have to put our face in or eat something disgusting. Charmaine said this mini challenge winner would get an advantage for the next challenge we had for us later in the day so we were all curious to see what it was and how we could win. The cloth was lifted and we saw the box was full of meal worms which were wriggling and moving so fast, there must have been thousands of them so everyone really freaked out, half the girls ran out of the room and we were all screaming our lungs off. We weren’t prepared for anything like that, as much as we were all joking about it and Charmaine told us that we would each have to stick our hands into the box of worms to get an envelope and whoever chose the envelope with supermodelme written on it would get an advantage in the next challenge for the day, so it was all a matter of luck really.
Unfortunately I had drawn number 1 in lots so I had to go first. I was extremely hesitant because the more I stared at the worms the more disgusting they seemed. I tried about 2 or 3 times to put my hands into the wriggling mass of worms but it was so hard to get over how many there were and how fast they were moving. I eventually decided the faster I get it over and done with the sooner I wouldn’t have to touch the worms ever again so i dove in and searched desperately for an envelope. I think it was kind of a good thing to have gone 1st because I didn’t have to search for too long to find an envelope whereas the girls who went last had to search a little longer. The smell was quite intense and the longer we stood infront of the worms the stronger the smell was. Each envelope was covered in what I would assume to be worm poop so each envelope that was chosen was even more dirty than the last, another advantage of going 1st! We all opened our envelopes and anna had the supermodelme envelope so she had the advantage for the next challenge.
We went to Forest Adventures, I had no idea what they did there I was assuming it had something to do with a forest hike or something along those lines until we walked closer to the office where we saw what i thought was a treetop walk. The challenge was explained to us as a course somewhat in the treetops where we would have to make sure we were harnessed in ourselves and go through a variety of climbing. I’m petrified of heights so when I saw how high we would be i was quite panicky but was trying my best to stay calm because I told myself that i wouldn’t let my fears hold me back from doing anything to get me further in the competition. The course completion was going to be timed and the fastest girl won the challenge.
We went through a safety training class and we had to unlock and lock our harnesses at each leg of the course. It was a bit distressing that we were in charge of our own safety up there and that anything we did wrong could be very dangerous so that was an added worry to the whole thing. We were assured that we would be protected as long as we made sure we followed the procedures we were taught.
I was the first girl which again was probably for the best because I think if i saw any of the other girls reactions I may not have been able to do it. I’m the type of person where when i see a movie with a scene involving heights like someone looking down from a tall building or crossing a bridge my feet go tingly and i feel like my legs are jelly. I was not fussed about getting the fastest time at all, that was the least of my concern, my main aim was just to complete the whole thing. Climbing the ladder i kept telling myself that it was going to be fine and that it was not that high but when i reached the first platform and looked down it really hit me how high i actually was. The worst part of it all was that i had to jump off the platform hanging onto only a rope (i obviously knew that i was hooked into a harness that i’d double checked was ok) but the actual thought of me having to jump off was so hard to get over. I attempted to do it a few times before the girls started to encourage me and I got to the point where i had to think its now or never so i just did it. Once the first part of the course was over the rest was definitely just as scary but the only way to get down was to finish it all so i struggled through. The last leg of the course was a flying fox which was sooo much fun and was the best way to finish. It really was such a rush to have completed the course, the adrenalin was running high throughout but i didn’t really appreciate the whole experience until it was done. I know that my mum would be so proud that I actually did it because they she knows how scared of heights I am. It’s something I never would have done if it weren’t for the competition so i’m glad i had the opportunity and can say that I have completed the course with a lot of satisfaction. I still have my fear of heights and i don’t think thats something that will ever go away but at least i know it won’t hold me back.
The other girls seem to do it with no hesitation at all except for Kathlene who ended up in tears and because she didn’t want to do it the instructor had to climb up and help her down. We all tried to encourage her as much as we could but i think she was just up there for too long and had psyched herself out. I totally understand how she was feeling because i felt the same way but i think if she didn’t think it through so much she could have done it.
Anna completed it the fastest and she won a 30second advantage from the previous worm challenge which she didn’t end up needing. Her prize was Puma gear and to go out for dinner at Mimmolette and clubbing after, but there was a catch she could choose only 4 of the 5 remaining girls to come with her so it didn’t really end up being a prize after all. It really would have been an awful situation to be in and I don’t know if i could have done it but she ended up choosing to leave Jenny behind. Poor jenny had to clean the house while we were away so it really was harsh. I think because Ciara wasn’t in the house anymore there was no more drama so this was an attempt at creating some tension in the house but we all knew it would have been a difficult decision so there was no hard feelings.
The five of us went to Mimmolette and had dinner and dessert. Its amazing being at a place where there are so many goodlooking people – every 2nd person is a model so its a great place to just watch people as creepy as that sounds but its like a fashion show all night. We all had a few drinks and anna, evelyn and i danced for ages on the dance floor. The music was good and everyone was so ecstatic to be out so we were all in great moods which made the night even better.
After Mimmolette we headed to attica, on the van ride there most of the girls were quite tipsy and anna fell asleep so i took funny photos with her. There was a lot of drunk conversation and it was funny to see the girls drunk for the first time. When we got to attica we got the vip treatment and had a roped off area to hang out in. Evelyn, anna and i danced nonstop and it was so good to let loose, enjoy ourselves and release some of the built up energy we all had. We ended the night at around 2.00 but none of us wanted to go home because we were having way too much fun.
