past alts- what made you guys stay/leave?

(cant change the title, i meant alternatives staying or opting out of the waitlist – so sorry for the confusion!) (congrats to everyone who got shortlisted or alt!)

houston alternative here currently conflicted on next steps – glad to know that theres still a decently sized chance that we'll get upgraded but also worried about risking it by having too much hope

so as the title says, what made you guys stay on the waitlist/decide to not continue as an alternate? my current predicament is that japan will always be here and the fact that i dont want to drop everything if i get upgraded later on

any and all input is appreciated! (also hi other houston alts! lets talk hehe)

by natsudecoco