[JP Rocks]

I'm no expert, but that does sound way too tight. You sound like you play a text book sort of game, which is fine and dandy for low stakes when all it takes to win is solid poker- bells and whistles will only cost you money. Personally, I get bored playing that style which explains why (a) I am no expert and (b) I just cant win at party. Your process does sound way too tight, especially the part about checking a lot heads up. In general, one should adopt a push or fold, or if the blinds are still low, a raise or fold game when heads up. There is no room in there for checking, and the only time you ever call is with a Monster. Loosen up towards the middle, try to steal some blinds and attack weak play, otherwise you will just blind out to the point when you need to take silly risks rather than calculated gambles...