Exactly what I was looking for
I hear ya
HUGE, really. Haven't you noticed the Google ads for photography "schools" when you're browsing these threads? There are hundreds, if not thousands, of such places. What you have to watch out for is the potential scammer.
Similar to the tech shopping site you posted a day or two ago, a large portion of those "schools" are false fronts offering great rewards so they can get your money. If you get anything, it's lame information that is already widely available.
You can learn a great deal from browsing the web and some books. If you want to truly become more artistic, taking a class is definitely the way to go. You will be able to interact directly with others, receive critiques, and offer your own in return.
But first you need to settle on a camera... and then shoot what you love, because, really, no one else's opinion on your photographs matters but your own.
I want to learn so badly but fear I have already bought the wrong kind of camera and I am sick to death that I didn't get more advice before I did it. I need someone who will teach me on like a one on one basis. I am too busy and too shy for big classes. I want someone like you or Jameo to take me on as their sidekick!
Hubby won't let me get another, this one is not even a year old. Crap! 
So you're basically telling me I did buy the wrong kind of camera. That I will never get pics like Jameo's and HVP's out of my Lumix.
No not a bit, Mouse'...I have seen incredible images from cell phones...in fact theres a book out from one guys images from his phone camera. I don't mean to degrade any camera, if it's a camera I'm with it! I own 2 point and shoot type cameras myself...never further than a foot from any camera. As you go you will figure what you tend to shoot more of...and as posted above...shoot what you love...the passion will show in your art no matter what you shoot with! Smile...you have a camera
and can't find my head from a hole in the ground. I am a hands on type learner. I have to have my hands doing what I am being told for it to sink in and then I have to repeat it several times for it to stick. I also get so frustsrated because I have NO imagination whatsoever and cannot come up with good things to shoot. But I sooooo love looking at beautiful pictures and have always wanted to learn how to do that! I could go on for hours, but we don't want me to do that either!
I don't work with sidekicks, sorry. I'm too impatient.
Jameo, I am also curious as to which XT you have. I was looking at them and there are several different ones. I love the pictures you take! They are so clear and well perfect in my opinion. I think you just are blessed with a good eye so I don't think buying this camera is going to make any difference for me. :shrug: One can dream I suppose!
I wish I could teach or even explain to people to see what I see. Things just kinda jump out at me. Especially when I get in the zone and I'm overloaded with different ideas on shots. Most of them turn out like crap, but I love trying to make a shot work and that is what it is all about I think - Have fun with it! Take TONS of pictures of the same things, trying different settings, and angles. You'll get lucky eventually.Canon EOS 350D / Digital Rebel XT digital camera specifications: Digital Photography Review <---my camera
I even have TWO good eyes
Me wants that camera!!! 
I sent hubby the link and a strong hint. Maybe that extra tax money in May might help me get it.
Anyway, thanks for all the advice guys! I hope Sanchezf is getting all this stuff down too.
