Ive been trying to get to 1000 (earned) Merits for a long time too & today I finally achieved it. I know you have lots more but it took me ages to get to 1000 earned (2000).
Congrats once again brother.
Whoa! Totally missed that mate!
Great achievement.
Not that you were in need to demonstrate anything (not your fault if you were already here when merits airdropped!) but getting 1000 merits means you kept up with the good work!