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Age: 27
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Occupation: Hotel Guest Services

A firecracker! She'll totally throw herself into the experience and speak her mind, and the viewers will be grateful she did.

Dawn's afterthoughts July 5th

Who did you feel most connected to during the competition?
Girls - Sam and Kym; Guys - Miles and Skip

What behavior surprised you the most from the other contestants?
Honestly, I went into this knowing it would be no holds barred. So nothing really would've surprised me.

Any fun anecdotes or run-ins with nature you'd like to share?
Let's just say bugs and the potential of huge animals had me on my toes.

What did you learn about yourself through this experience?
I learned that sometimes what your looking for is right in front of your face.

Why did you decide to take part in this show?
I knew it would be an experience of a lifetime. Whether it be good or bad.

Would you call yourself an outdoorsy person? Why or why not?
Absolutely! I love the outdoors, camping, water sports, snowboarding etc.

What is your biggest fear or phobia?
I hate bugs that fly (especially flies)! My biggest fear is falling into water you can't see the bottom of.

What surprised you most about being in the jungle?
How relentless the bugs are! They bite you through your clothes!

What was the hardest thing for you to live without? What did you miss the most?
The hardest thing for me to live without was access to less humid air!

What would other people say are your best qualities?
I'd say loyal, always a ball of energy, competitive, funny, athletic.

Describe the worst date you've ever been on. I went on a date in NYC and it was summer. The guy showed up in a suit he had sweated through. HUGE sweat stains in his pits. He decided to walk out onto the street where the t-shirt vendors are and purchase an I <3 NY shirt to change into. The convo was excruciating and the date seemed to go on forever! He walked me to a cab and invited himself over to which I responded: "I'm all set for the evening." Needless to say we never went on another one.

What qualities do you find to be most important in your partner?
Intelligence, humor, loyalty, being fit and healthy.

Describe your ideal date.
Anything outdoors would be awesome. Or dinner and a movie works just as great!

What was it like sharing a cabin with a total stranger?
Not something I wanted to do or will ever do again lol.

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