Mark turns 26

I married a younger man. Mark turned 26 today and to celebrate, of course we went to Orlando. Since we are still blocked out at Disney until the 14th (le sigh), we went to Sea World, what with our newly-acquired 2 year annual passes. Didn't get to Sea World until almost 5, but that's ok. We didn't do much, but once again, that's ok. We went on Kraken and the new OMG SO TERRIFYING Manta. This thing straps you in like a regular inverted coaster, then whoa - your feet are flipped up behind you as you're turned 90 degrees so you're hanging from your seat, FACING THE GROUND. That same ground slowly becomes further away as you proceed up the incline to your imminent death first drop. Did I mention that you're hanging there, suspended face down? It was exhilarating, but to me at least, in a "omg I don't want to go splat, please don't let me die" kind of way. It may be a while before I get back on it. Of course, Mark loved it.

We wanted to take advantage of Disney's "get in free on your birthday" promotion, but since we have seasonal passes that are blocked out during both of our birthdays (joy), our options were pretty much just limited to one. We stopped at Guest Relations at the Magic Kingdom to pick up Mark's ticket to use to renew his pass next month. Flaw in the plan though - they wanted us to renew then, with us forking over the big bucks that we weren't prepared to do. Luckily we talked the lovely cast member in to giving us a ticket that will be valid for the next 2 weeks and we can renew then. Victory! Plus, I just found out that renewals are now good for 15 months, not 12. Score!!

Our next stop was at 'Ohana for dinner. In all the years we've been going to Disney, we had never been to 'Ohana and it's a shame! We got seated right next to the windows, which face the MK (yay!) and the fireworks started at 10pm. They dimmed the lights and played the Wishes soundtrack. It was the next best thing to being in the park. Plus the good food didn't hurt!

I Pricelined a room at the Vinoy for the MIL this weekend - $55! That is ridiculously low, and totally awesome. I get so excited when I get to use Priceline!

Tomorrow is my orientation for grad school. I have to be there at 11, so I need get up early - like 9? Guess I better get my shit together and go to bed.