recently started to take blackjack seriously.

started off playing $5 tables but it's difficult to play with some of the horrible players at times.

Mostly play $10, $15, or $25 tables.

I know and thoroughly understand basic strategy to a tee.

my betting series for a $5 table is:
5
5
5
10
10
20
20
I parley winning bets and i start the series over when i win a parlayed bet.

I am open and looking for counting techniques.

Please be as harsh as you need to be!

Thank you