Congrats TB25!
3 of my 4 daughters have intentionally gotten to SM for the baggage and other perks. My youngest: 15, took a mileage run from CHA-ATL and return just to get the extra $64 spend to make Silver next year! My 17 year old traveled around the world this year, my 20 year old took a points trip to Korea with a friend. I've created travel monsters! But they love it!