Each weekday, EW will post the answers from a different player.
“I had the most harebrained idea.”
But that was just one day out of 37 for Natalie Bolton onSurvivor: MicronesiaFans vs. What else does the Black Widow Brigade member have to say about her time on the island?
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What’s her proudest moment?
What is her biggest regret?
How does she feel about her edit?
NATALIE BOLTON: At the time ofSurvivorfor me, I was a personal trainer.
I love what I do.
What is your proudest moment ever from playingSurvivor?
I think I have a few.
But the most important one was a silent promise I made to myself before starting the game.
What is your biggest regret from yourSurvivorexperience?
Hmmm…I have a few, but none at all-at the same time.
We all just assumed it would be the 3 of them for the vote.
Had I thought further, I would’ve teamed up with Cirie and taken on Parv and Amanda.
Because we all knew the pecking order which was not favorable for me or Cirie.
We could’ve tipped the scale on that.
The real understanding the we had constant, chronic diarrhea for the entire and I meanentiregame.
Or was that just my reality?!?!
How do you feel about the edit you got on the show?
I think the producers are genius!
They are the best at what they do.
:)
What was it like coming back to regular society after being out there?
Was there culture shock or an adjustment coming back?
I was in Texas for a month.
I think emotionally and physically and mentally there is definitely a re-integration process.
There is actually a freedom in not having a mirror for 37 days.
Your identity is shattered yet deepened all at the same time.
That would probably be my reality of the re-acclimating process as I remember it.
I absolutely never regretted going on the show.
I was gifted such a beautiful opportunity to get to know myself and my inner workings.
A sort of self-actualization, if you will.
I do wish I would’ve done a few things differently in the game.
I also somehow wasn’t prepared for how people (strangers) would yell my name down the street.
Whom do you still talk, text, or email with the most from your season?
I still talk to Parvati.
I keep up with Alexis via social media.
But that’s about it.
Ami and I touch base from time to time.
I’m not the best with staying in touch.
Season 40 was incredible!!!
Who’s one player from anotherSurvivorseason you wish you could have played with or against and why?
If you could make one change to any aspect ofSurvivor,what would it be and why?
Hmmm…I really enjoyed the inside look into each player that season 40 really allowed for.
It just pulls you in to liking characters that you may have not identified with before.
It offers a sort of humanness and connection getting to know more of the history and background of someone.
Their character, their struggles… you find yourself rooting for each of them for a certain reason.
Something just pops out at you with everyone.
Finally, would you play again if asked?
I think I would be ready now.
