It's hard not to think about this episode without thinking about what the end result was, but it was certainly a noteworthy way to end the trip. The interviewers sounded interested in Jacob from the first interview, both time he did get asked about his favorite game. We ran after the first show ended to make sure we got seats for show 2 and we got there in good time. Yes, I packed two shirts, I'd made a few for the new studio and I wanted to make sure I got to wear them all this trip. I was happy that my favorite shirt of the bunch was the one that made its way down into contestants' row.
I know it's a regular thing for people who do show one and come back for show two to get picked (there's a group that George remembers in particular who comes up soon that has become his go-to for encouraging people to come back), but we'd done two shows and just was happy to be there. I did think something might have been up when we got moved, but I had no way of knowing. Although, it was a little funny seeing the audience people try to figure out where the new name tag needed to go. Poor name tag had a hard time stay on, even after 3 new ones, he's not even the only one I've seen have that issue this season.
It just seemed like things never really clicked, Jacob would go to one side when my bids seemed to work, and then he'd come to me when my bids stopped working. Of course, it didn't help that Green wasn't doing a great job bidding either, so he never got to bid last. The emotions were very much mixed for me throughout the show. But it still kinda stung for all of us by the end, even as we headed to dinner afterward.
We were all proud Jacob got called down, but it was tough feeling like we let some people down, even if that's how the game goes. I'm glad he's gotten a good amount of support, and I've had plenty of good times even after this show, but that feeling of not coming through when it mattered most did take some time to shake off.
Other than that, was so glad to see Punch again. Got to see it once at the old place before the paint and it had been way too long since I got to see it live. I know we would have done well there (and TTM).
I was happy to have gotten to do as many tapings with both of my fellow boardies (and everyone from day one) as I did, and I am glad that my friend was able to live out the dream, even if it didn't work out. I'm truly proud that he got called on down and I know everyone is too, hopefully we can try to get him back on sooner, if redemption is possible before all is said and done.
