I Won $1,180, Cody Met LOTR Legends… and Our ICON Series Begins Today!

We just got home from the Comic-Con cruise and I’m writing this from my (Noelle’s) perspective while the suitcases are still out and my brain is still running on ship time. This trip was one of those rare sailings that somehow had everything—big fan moments, ridiculous surprises, and the kind of “okay… we’re REALLY building something” energy that makes you feel excited for what’s next. Cody had an absolute dream come true meeting Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan, and I still can’t stop laughing at how hard he tried to act calm. Meanwhile, I had my own unreal moment when the casino turned into a $1,180 win (I know… I KNOW), and now I’m pretty sure I’ll be thinking about that jackpot every time I hear a slot machine ding for the rest of my life.

But it wasn’t just fun—it was productive in the best way. We came home with content, notes, ideas, and a clear feeling that our channel is leveling up. We officially launched our weekly live show Cruise Talk: Unfiltered (Wednesdays at 4pm MST), we’re keeping our rhythm with new uploads, and the biggest milestone is happening today: the start of our brand-new vlog series. Icon of the Seas Episode 1 is premiering today, and it’s the whole reason this blog exists—because this series is our next big adventure and we want you here from the very beginning. This first episode is all the travel + embarkation-day chaos, the “we made it!” excitement, and the moment you step onto Icon and realize… this ship is on another level.

Oh—and yes… the tattoo storyline is still unfolding, and the final touch will be complete soon: “my precious.” 😅 If you want the full behind-the-scenes recap from our trip and you want to jump into the Icon journey with us starting right now, go read the blog—then hit Watch on the premiere.