PsychoFreakGoalie: Ah! It all makes sense now as I recall those times I went travelling with my family and we went through this "cycle" of agents. From the travel agent and/or the reservations agent, to the check in agent, and finally to the showing of boarding pass to the gate agent I understand the differences much better now. Thank you.

gt_croz, cordelli: I think I'm gonna try this bumping thing one o' these days! Thanks for your stories :P

Wheezer: Thank you for your regards!
Hmm.. but what about Brautigan? Why is he ruled out and, pardon my slowness, but what does he (you're talking about the writer/poet, right?) have to do with MilesBuzz? By the way, if you are at all affiliated with or enjoy the band Weezer hehe.. their music is great! My particular favorite: Say it ain't so <IMG SRC="http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/thumbsup.gif">

scirel: Ah, yes! Thank you for reminding me about student perks. I will write that down in my notebook as a reminder for me.

I have further questions, if you all don't mind. Who's David and I'm looking into Starwood. Is this good for someone like me who only travels maybe, at most twice a year? Is AA Advantage something I should look into too? I don't have a lot of funds right now to travel a lot. I am currently working three jobs plus University. Am saving. One of my focused goals is to of course build more miles, learn some tricks that I would gladly reciprocate back and share those I would learn along the way from other places. Thus later and/or soon, I may take more trips during the year when I have school breaks/holidays to visit dear friends and family... or just to expose myself to more places I have never been to, and have always dreamed about. Become a cultured gal, ya know? Fulfill some whims.

Any suggestions are always kindly appreciated.

_Starry-eyed

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