Thank you very much for your feedback guys! Yes, I am not familiar with Vector designs, but I always had a strong desire to learn Image manipulation and Digital Illustration, hence why I got the software. I think it's going to be a great investment for me especially since I have the room and the resources to atm. But as per anything, since I have not begun learning, I feel overwhelmed and had a feeling it would take longer. I guess the best thing I can do now is at least commit 20 hours each and see how things go from there?
And yes, my goal is to just do general "skilled" image manipulation, nothing too professional and as for Designer, do logos/basic designs for website images and such.