Tis the Season....For a Mileage Run....

It's the end of the year and time for a mileage run....Wait, a mileage run?!? Essentially a mileage run is a taking an airline trip to any destination to obtain more frequent flyer miles and/or reach elite level status (upgrades, bonus miles etc). Most people know how much I like to travel and I've been accused of being a mileage/point "whore"....guilty as charged.

I just did a mileage run today to Tampa, yes Tampa Florida. I left at 6am, flew to Detroit, then to Tampa to Minneapolis and back to Milwaukee. I was 3,000 miles short to remain Gold next year and now I'm set for next year. Basically, this extra trip gives me double miles next year and I can upgrade a companion to first class. When you travel as much as I do, it helps the travel sitting up front and yes the free food/drinks are also nice.

My mileage run is nothing compared to some of the guys at www.flyertalk.com. There are people who will take an international mileage run to let's say London. They'll land in London at 10am and take the 1pm flight back (the same day). That's a little much for me, so I'm sticking to the easy domestic trips.

30-Something...

I did turn 30,000 on the odometer this week, but that's not what I'm talking about. With my birthday a few weeks ago, I'm no longer in my 20's and part of the 30-something group. Or the 1st anniversary of my 29th b-day. I was in Norway for my b-day and woke-up realizing I'm 30, it hit me. My birthday is always a blur for most people since it's around thanksgiving and a few weeks later is christmas. I honestly didn't think turning 30 would bother me as much as it has been on some days. Work has been so insane, so I think about it at random times (like now) and become crabby or a little depressed. It might just be life in general and not necessarily turning 30...Maybe it's thinking of not being married when the world around me is married or close, or loneliness or not being fully content at work or home situation or being disappointed with people because they're human or some friendships who I can't rely on. No, this wasn't meant to be a pity party, just a collection of things I've been thinking about lately. I've had been in a random funk for a while and I guess turning 30 added a little to it. It's in God's hands and the rollercoaster of life will always be there in some shape or form, so I better keep hanging on...