Hey everyone, just introducing myself.

I'm an 18 year old (well, 19 tomorrow, so I suppose I should practice saying that) college student living currently in D.C. I picked up Hold 'Em a few months ago (that is, I started playing - I knew the game a couple of years ago) when kids at my high school started gambling, and I figured with some practice I could take them for a few bucks (which I would have had anyone actually paid up).

I actually don't play for money unless it's with friends, which while not too profittable is a sure bet. I plan on throwing 50 bucks at PartyPoker (I play play money games there plenty, but clearly that is a diversion rather than something to be taken seriously) when I get some more winnings here and trying some $10+1 NL single tables...which brings me to my first question - how is the play at those tables? I figured that with a higher buy-in people might not be too reckless, but in college I don't exactly have money to chuck around if it turns out that I'm not up to par. Anyone with insight into these tables before I dive in? Thanks.