Ok heres the deal..

I started playing poker a few years back- nothin serious, just home games once every so often ( I almost always lost). So since I sucked I decided to look up some techniques- here comes FTR. I probably stumbled onto this site around 6 months ago- read a lot of stuff in the beginners forum, but probably not nearly enough (also read the comune- hilarious btw).

Anyway, most of the advice was to just start playing-get some experience. I am a college freshman, so I started playing poker online when I got here, about 3 weeks ago. I tried to play some ring, but found I do fairly well at tournemants. Ive read HOH 1 and in the middle of HOH 2, and when Im done with them I will probably get TOP. But anyway, overall, I am up 3 dollars ( I know its not much- but I was ecstatic when I got up over net 0.)

Ok, so now you kinda know me, so now I need help- How do I find my leaks? I get all my hand histories- but I am horrible at correcting myself. I would post some for example, but honestly, I couldn't give you the correct situation. I am horrible at reading people. I try to study people, but I just don't seem to be getting it. There is just too many people to work on, and if I try to focus on one or two- I still don't get anything.

So I guess my question is twofold- how do I properly analyze hand histories ( I would rather do it myself to get a basis before ask for anyone else's opinion- so I can learn), and what should I look for to try to read opponents?

Thank you for all the responses (if I get any, that is )
O yeah- I know I suck- I've realized it, now Im hoping to get better through your help.