You too techgirl, I thought I was the only one who gets sick getting on a flight without earning miles. Really, the thought of priceline, "read my lips, I will never fly a priceline flight"!

More than that, there is a very rational reason to horde miles, their value is accretive, and when you accrue large balances, you can cash in on HUGE awards like yours to Bali (way to go!).

The only time that I am happy not to earn miles is when I used to snag flight on one of our corporate jets.....but alas no jet as a student again.....for a few more months at least!