Here's my predicament.

I built up my bankroll to a suitable amount to give a shot at 25NL, unfortunately, variance hit then and after a thousand hands I was down five BI, but rather than piss and moan I dropped back down to 10NL to build it back up and a few more to give me some more padding for the next attempt.

The only thing is I think I'm ready playing wise for 25NL but I don't want to waste time at 10NL getting back up so I thought maybe (even though it doesn't improve your skills, I hear it's a great way to make money) I could short stack my way back up to 25NL and then resume regular 100bb play.

I'm not sure exactly what a good BR requirement would be to short stack however.

I have roughly $450, so would buying in for $5 at 25NL be a good idea? Or should I just give it a shot at 10NL with $2 just to see what it's like.

I'd like for those who have done this to give their input on the situation.

Thanks.