So much to learn...so little time...

I have created my blog only a few hours ago and questions are flooding my mind already. Technical questions at first: How do I modify my Blog page's layout easely (I am trying to learn how to use macromedia8 but it will take me days ! probably even more if I try programming in html directly), How will I get my blog a good ranking to make sure not just a few friends read it (there again I saw a few articles about meta tags and so on but huh..), What do I really want to achieve, How much time will I spend on that experience ? Will I use my blog to stay in contact with my friends and family, or is it a first step to something bigger for me on the net ? The funny thing is that I know, while typing these lines, that I will be the only one to read them...But who knows, my luck might turn and, out of nowhere, a blog-angel will tap on my shoulder just to help. That would be cool. I will now go to bed and soon start dreaming...Bonsoir