Flyers,

I'm staring at my my sky miles summary and only need 1750 MQM to reach Diamond status (I've been Platinum for 4 years but always rolled over instead of going over the edge). Obviously this year I will make it, this is a question of style and self control:

1) I have a Platinum Delta AMEX and have hit around 30K - so not close to 50K for the 10K bonus.

2) Are there other ways I can get a quick infusion of MQM such as giving out hugs or signing up things?

3) I really feel like I'm on the verge of becoming someone who does a mileage run just to get status.

3a) This would be effectively pointless at this point in the year - I know I have a bunch of travel in the fall, but I want to hit Diamond so my wife can get Gold status for travel we have upcoming in August.

3b) On the other hand I kind of want to do it.

Ughn - what should I do?