I think you're doning a great job taking pictures with your new camera. I've still not figured out half of what mine will do. Here's an off topic question: Where did the United Grain Growers hoppers come from?
You probably don't need half of the features! I have a bear of a time figuring out a feature I haven't used in a while. Which is why the manuals are always in my camera bag. As I'm trying to let the cameras do more of the work, I'm always consulting them.