Started a job that involved frequent traveling one year ago this week. Took me a few months to work out which airline I would be using (first few flights were Delta). Once I decided on AA, I found these forums and learned all about LPs and the different ways of obtaining them. After a late start (April), today I have reached 200k after a recent Marriott stay put me over. Very glad for all of the great information on here that has helped me along the way (and will continue helping me going forward!). First year ever having status with an airline, btw.