Florine Allerdyce

 is a contestant from Survivor: Vatulele.

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Name (Age): Florine Allerdyce (31)

Tribe Designation: Ekubo

Current Residence: Lansing, Michigan

Occupation: Boutique Owner

Claim to Fame: Opening my own store at age 22 that’s been operational for 9 years. I majored in Business and minored in math, and so far that's worked out well.

Inspiration in Life: It would have to be my grandmother. Really strong, driven woman who taught all of her grandkids the rewards of living a virtuous life. She did teach us, however, that it’s okay to bend the rules a little sometimes, and that’s exactly what I’m going to do on Survivor.

Hobbies: Designing clothes, sewing, baking, analyzing game shows like Survivor and Big Brother

Pet Peeves: Reckless people, excessive eaters/drinkers, high pitched sounds

3 Words to Describe You: Precise, Observant, Industrious

If You Could Have 3 Things on The Island What Would They Be and Why: SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like: I believe I am most like a mixture of Courtney Yates, Peih Gee, and Cirie Fields. Courtney because I’m an itty bitty nothing who’s stronger than she looks and will surprise people, Peih Gee because we both have Asian backgrounds, work in the arts, and can think without emotion, and Cirie because I have pretty good people skills and I’m a good strategist.
 * 1) My sketchbook and colored pencils so I could relax and unwind so I could think strategy better
 * 2) A pillow so I’d get more sleep.
 * 3) A shower. I take a shower every morning to get cleaned and centered. I guess some breathing exercises and a dip in the ocean will have to do...

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: To prove to myself and to the world that I can do anything I put my mind to. I’ve been falling into a very comfortable spot in life lately, and I want to challenge myself and get life exciting again.

Why You Think You’ll “Survive” SURVIVOR: I’m not the most outdoorsy person, but I have read up on survival skills quite a bit, and I even got my brother to go camping with me in the woods for a day and a half. I may be more of a city girl, but I still am willing to try this, and I’ll enjoy every moment of this experience, even the debilitating hunger.

Why You Think You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: If I can make it to the merge, I know I can dominate strategically. I am a very good strategic thinker, and I will also do well mentally. I will survive the merge by making strong interpersonal bonds and pushing people towards each other to cause drama so the spotlight is taken off of me. I’ll make relationships pre-merge, and use those bonds post-merge to dominate the game and get to the end.