I recorded a video of the noise, here: http://youtu.be/gev1r0oOdEo

it's the blower motor I believe, any other ideas or thoughts are welcome, anyone else have this noise/problem?

 

I've got this noise too. I too believe it is the AC blower motor. I'm taking my car to the dealer on the 20th to quote repairing this an other things.

 

pretty expensive repair at a dealer...(they will remove the dash, and install a new blower motor).
you could try to remove the cabin filter...and reach WAY up inside and lube it..
I did on mine about a year or 2 ago....still fine...was a pain to reach...but worked.