Will's anniversary gift

Our 2-year eHarmony anniversary was Monday. Will and I gave each other our gifts early,but I felt like he needed something else. We didn't go out to dinner or do anything otherwise special, so.....

I promised I'd finally play WoW with him. I set up my character on Monday night. I have/had 2 exams this week, so I haven't actually played yet. Not started any quests, but tomorrow night is our night to spend together (totally, ALL night). I promised him I'd play then, because I'll be done with all my tests.

I wanted to be a Blood Elf, but I'd need to have the Burning Crusade expansion on my comp for that, and I don't. So I'm undead instead. My character reminds me of the Bella-vampire from Twilight. But that name was taken :-( So I chose an Irish one instead!

Her name is Siobhan.

My favorite hat

It's almost my last semester at UCF...for the second time. I'll graduate next May, but I'm still searching for a little extra money to get me through. I signed up at the Brickfish site a long time ago to see if I could win anything, but so far nothing yet.

They do have a "My Favorite Hat" campaign now, though. I posted this for it:

Hot Heads Favorite Hat Gallery Brickfish

Will bought me that Auburn hat when I saw my first football game at Jordan Hare, and it means a lot to me...I wear it every chance I get, even when it's not a gameday. I wear that hat so much more than my other ones! It reminds me of Auburn, Will, and his/my family and the whole day we had together when we saw that game last season. Every time I see it or even think about wearing it, I smile. I wish I could wear it everywhere!

If you're following this and you have a chance, please click on the pic, go to Brickfish and vote for it. I'd like to see it get as high as it can go in the contest! I wish I could have written more about it, but there's a character limit of 700.

Oh well...it'll always be my favorite hat.

Coat of arms

Yesterday I started searching for places to go/things to see/hotels in Ireland...I think we're decided on the PLACE for the honeymoon, and that's it. So I'm looking, and looking, and finding out-of-the-way places, and adding them to the list.

First thing to go on the list was a place I wouldn't have considered (if not for an Ireland book my mom got for Will last year): the Murphy's Irish stout brewery, in Cork. There are other places & things we should see, like Blarney Castle, and the Guinness Storehouse

..but we have to see SOMEthing that has "Murphy" in it. 'Cause that'll be my new name, and our (heehee!) identity. And that reminded me of the emails Will and I sent when we first met. When we talked about heritage and families...he sent me a picture of his family crest:



He was so excited to show it to me! I think this should be part of whatever display we choose to put up at the wedding (I don't want any baby books or old photos, but I think our two histories would be awesome!) He said there are 2 crests for the Murphy surname, and this one belongs to his family. The motto below means "conquer or die". I was really proud of myself for understanding that (in Latin!) without looking it up...but then I double-checked myself online. And I was right!

My surprise came tonight instead!

Will got to surprise me tonight, and take me to the place he mysteriously mentioned earlier this week. I know, we were supposed to go Saturday, but I ended up rescheduling my hair and makeup trials (my makeup artist attempted to set up my appointment, but someone at the salon confirmed it without remembering--oh gosh!--the salon closes at 5 on Friday afternoons).

So, I'm getting both done next week (Tuesday at 6:30). And that means Will and I spent some time.....at the planetarium in SCC today! According to the Orlando Sentinel, it's the "second best place to have a date". The presentation was hokey, but it was nice to sit with Will in the dark for a while...in comfy reclining chairs :) (Except for the kid who kept kicking my seat, but this is a happy blog!)

After that, we went to Denny's, and just now got home.

I think it was a good surprise :)

P.S. He let me eat the pancakes that came with his order....awww :)

Pre-emptive...

Will told me he's going to take me somewhere this weekend, because I'm special ;) He wanted to do it tonight, but my hair and makeup trials probably mean I won't be home until 8. He said that will clash with his plans, so he's moving my surprise to Saturday.

I asked him if it has to do with Halloween Horror Nights, because he's wanted to go for a while, but apparently not. He won't reveal any other details. I'll write again when we're back on Saturday. I have a feeling I'll definitely get a memory(and an entry) out of it!