Did your current flight pattern indicate a pickup in your flying at the rate of an average 10,000 miles/mth?
I was grounded in the beginning of the year. I did not fly for three months until late April. There is not enough flying pattern on the average miles/month, but I am quite certain that I shall hit the 120K mark by June.
I don't mind staying in Gold. Don't get me wrong. I do like F lounge accesses. I do like op-ups, although I am a strong believer in "if I don't pay for it, I should not be entitled to it". What I like most about being a DM are last minute bookings (I did a few <72 hr bookings) and a much higher chance to redeem awards.