Board Thread:Character submissions/@comment-40090842-20190709221227/@comment-26485526-20190716050834

Name (Age): Ingrid Shiozaki (40)

Current Residence: Las Vegas, NV

Occupation: Hospitality Manager

Claim to Fame: People are always surprised to see me standing up to customers and telling them like it is. Maybe it has to do with the fact I'm only 4 foot 10 and some of these people are over 6 feet, but I don't really know. Either way, I have a thick skin, and I'm not about to break or bend the rules for anyone, no matter how whiny, entitled, or angry they are. Maybe it's the fact that I'm so tiny that gets these people to back down so quickly because they don't expect someone like me to not be intimidated when they start yelling and getting close to me.

Inspiration in Life: My parents. They immigrated from Japan when I was little and grew up without much money. Our house was always full of love and they taught me to make the most of what I had, and to never give up no matter the situation. I credit them for my discipline, and just overall strong will as well.

Hobbies: Karaoke, listening to music, gardening, spending time with my family, watching movies.

Pet Peeves: Entitled, rude, and inconsiderate people, especially those that walk all over people in the customer service industry. I hate stupid questions too, but I have more patience for idiots than for people that expect free stuff because they want it, or people that expect rules bent because it's convenient for them.

Three Words to Describe You: Feisty, Clever, Stubborn

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: Cirie Fields, but not for the reason that everyone says, because I don't sit on my couch so often that I need to get off it. I say Cirie 'cause she's a genuine motherly figure, but she also doesn't let people walk all over her and she fights to the bitter end, even if she's not the best at challenges.

Why You Think You Will "Survive" SURVIVOR: I'll survive because I'm practical and resourceful. Whether it be survival related or game related, I'm always ready to take a look at the situation and move forward with the hand that I've been dealt without complaining. I'm also always looking for ways to improve my current situation, which should really come in handy out here because the game is always changing.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I'll tell it like it is, but I always try to do it in a way that doesn't cut people down if i can help it. I know this is a social game, so I'm gonna be the motherly figure and try to fit in as much as I can with the younger ones. As I said before, I'm never going to give up and I'm always going to be thinking of ways to improve my situation and get one step further. So between my tenacity, my discipline, and my social ability from working customer service, I think I got a great shot here!

NOTE: Ingrid works out of a high-end hotel in Las Vegas.