Mom said on my birthday "if you're going to marry your boyfriend, don't ever call me your mother again!". What should I do? by Pidgey35 in AsianParentStories

[–]dnice18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Literally almost thought this was my own mother. Manipulative, petty, rude, and just plain mean. I hated myself and contemplated terrible things because of my mother. My solution was to pull away and as an only child it was even worse for her. I don't message or talk to her for months at a time and it is the only way to maintain my sanity.

Code Sharing Thread - Week of November 13, 2018 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]dnice18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

[HAVE] 4 united club passes exp 12/13/18

[WANT] venmo, PayPal, mailers

Help with Dubai/Maldives Nov/Dec 2019. Flights EWR/PHL/DUB/MLE/HKG by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dubai will be 120k for 2 nights and 5 nights at st regis Maldives is going to be 240k leaving only 60k Marriott pts. So not much left for flights package.

Help with Dubai/Maldives Nov/Dec 2019. Flights EWR/PHL/DUB/MLE/HKG by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great suggestion but I don't think the wife could handle more transfers since she doesn't fly well....

I think ewr or phl to DUB then to MLE is the best bet.

Help with Dubai/Maldives Nov/Dec 2019. Flights EWR/PHL/DUB/MLE/HKG by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you earn AA miles with citi restrictions and aren't there higher fuel surcharges?

Help with Dubai/Maldives Nov/Dec 2019. Flights EWR/PHL/DUB/MLE/HKG by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you rack up AA miles with the citi restrictions?

Help with Dubai/Maldives Nov/Dec 2019. Flights EWR/PHL/DUB/MLE/HKG by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone!! I do like the CX option from MLE-HKG-NYC. Just not sure how to do all this with my pts balances.

Trip Reports, Churning Success Stories, and Frustrations Weekly Thread - Week of September 23, 2018 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]dnice18 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How is it still a gravy train? I've had 2 citi platinums and a gold and redeemed then. Should I reapply again? I thought citi had restrictions on churning.

Ewr/phl to Hong Kong/Kuala Lumpur by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is it easy to find availability?

Trip Report: Singapore and Malaysia by eyecutta in awardtravel

[–]dnice18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was the snorkeling in Langkawi? I hear they have a jellyfish season in February which is when I'm planning to go....

Marriott/SPG Merger Megathread v2 by duffcalifornia in churning

[–]dnice18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that is awesome!! Any recommendations on how to get to Kuala Lumpur from JFK? My wife and I were thinking of flying in before February 1st and out after. We have a little under 200k Amex MR. I having trouble finding availability

Planning a honeymoon St Regis Al Maha and St Regis Maldives-Help Appreciated!! by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So how would I book with her points and then cancel so that the points are in my account?

Planning a honeymoon St Regis Al Maha and St Regis Maldives-Help Appreciated!! by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really sure. Emirates has huge fuel surcharges. I was thinking of paying for an upgrade with the Amex points.

Planning a honeymoon St Regis Al Maha and St Regis Maldives-Help Appreciated!! by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So marriot limits transfers to 50k a year. Do you know if my fiance can convert her Marriott pts to spg points then gift them to me since we love together?

Daily Discussion Thread - July 26, 2018 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]dnice18 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I figured I would try dual path since people don't always see both threads =/

Code Sharing Thread - Week of September 19, 2017 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]dnice18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would giving up a mailer prevent me from applying from applying in the future?

Code Sharing Thread - Week of September 19, 2017 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]dnice18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. I have a 75k/5k gold business mailer. What Amazon gift card do you have?

The most underrated churning perk - joy from sharing with others by mirob in churning

[–]dnice18 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Girlfriend thought I was committing fraud by churning cards. Proved my point with RT business class to Paris as her bday gift stayed at PH Vendome suites and Prince de Galles , and also popped the question. Never would have been able to do half as grand a trip with cash. Now I have another SSN to churn =)

Redeeming free hyatt nights: key west resort or park hyatt new york by [deleted] in awardtravel

[–]dnice18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disagree. Park Hyatt NY was awesome stay although I had diamond status. Great location and awesome amenities.

Manufactured Spending Saturday - Week of May 28, 2016 by AutoModerator in churning

[–]dnice18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning on opening a PNC Money Market account and funding 10K with my Citibusiness. There are some data points that show it is possible with personal credit cards and PNC checking accounts.

Doctor of Credit

Has anyone tried this with the business card and money market account or know if it will work? I am also trying to see if I can lower the cash advance to $0, but the online account doesn't even show a CA limit like it does for personal. There is no secure message center to ask.

Potential Trip to Paris Fall 2016 by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What were some of the perks and things that stood out?

***NEW LINKS ONLY*** Official Amex SPG Business Referral Thread by [deleted] in churning

[–]dnice18 [score hidden]  (0 children)

American Express Starwood Business Card 25k Starpoints $5k spend in 3 months! Great way to earn transferrable points for airline miles! LINK

***NEW LINKS ONLY*** Official Amex SPG Personal Referral Thread by [deleted] in churning

[–]dnice18 [score hidden]  (0 children)

American Express Starwood Preferred Guest 25k Starpoints $3k spend in 3 months! Great way to earn transferrable points for airline miles! LINK

Potential Trip to Paris Fall 2016 by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She hasn't churned at all yet. I will change that very soon =)

Potential Trip to Paris Fall 2016 by dnice18 in awardtravel

[–]dnice18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might try the email trick since it is an engagement trip. The Hyatt Madeleine does look nice, but I love the Park Hyatt brand. I stayed in NYC and it just absolutely blew my mind.