Hey man good luck.
In the past two months this is what I did (and it's well documented on my blog with screen shots and a scan of my FT check):
Deposit the minimum $50 on Full Tilt.
Ran it to $3k+ (withdrew $3k)
Cashed the check
Now I'm playing live games in L.A. with the $3k.
And yes, my blog is the shiznit. Take a look at it and see what you like and don't like about it because I basically did the same thing you are doing. If you want, you can race me to one billion and we'll see who gets there first.
shameless plug (idgafug):
http://www.backdoorstraight.blogspot.com
good luck buddy.
ps I think the adding money from your paycheck is wack, it's an easy out.