Judas,You're playing great near the bubble. A terrific (but dangerous) strategy that'll get you in solid shape for the big run.Problem is, you're playing the worst possible strategy after that. Once you get in, you're going loose/passive. That's a sure recipe for an early exit.When the blinds are that big, they're worth winning all by themselves. That means play aggressively. Either loose aggressive, if that's your personal style, or tight aggressive if you can. Tight aggressive would be better, because you've been playing loose aggressive to get TO the money, and by now, some players'll want to get revenge.