Recap of Q2 and The Rest of the Year

One of the reasons I am writing this blog is to keep a journal of my crazy doings in my late twenties. Here is a little update on what has happened in Q2 and what I have on deck for the rest of the year:

Quarter 2

• I earned 300,000+ points in Q2 for a total of a little less than 500,000 this year
• Need to change year goal of 600,000 miles earned
• Visit a new state on my trip to Texas
• Tried Gordough's Doughnuts (more here)
• Obtained my Southwest Companion Pass
• Completed the Chase Hyatt Card Spring Bonus
• Cancelled the British Airways Card
• Got three new credit cards, read more here

Quarter 3

• Blog Turns 1
• Complete Hyatt 5,000 bonus miles after $3,000 spend (Summer), read more here
• Decided what to do with United & US Airways Credit Cards - Bye Bye or Annual Fee Time???
• What credit cards for next application? Ink Bold?
• Earn Mucho MileagePlus miles in August

Upcoming Travel 

• August - New York City
• Columbus Day Weekend - Norfolk, VA
• October - Will Travel for College Football: NorthWestern
• November - Memphis Mileage Run 
• November - 10 Year High School Reunion
• December - Buenos Aires with Mom
• December - Will travel for College Football: D3 Championship???
• December - End of Year Trip

Things I am Working On For The Blog

• A stand along website
• Is Alaska the best airline for newbies?
• Anatomy of a Mileage Run
• How many United miles can I earn in one month?
• Some other things....

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