for something like this i think nl is the way to go. allthough you can lose more in one hand it is much easier to win more. i think you need to have a large bankroll to begin with to be able to play the limits where you could actually see a nice size return on your efforts. i've often done the same thing, build a small amount of money into a fairly large sum, and then end up giving it all back...for me i think that i start playing to loose...throwing the money around cause i have it. have to remember to play your good game..stop with the chasing and goofy calls hoping for a miracle to bust ou