Welcome! Lots to learn and improve upon in this hobby and even our failures typically are enjoyable. I recommend you research BIAB (Brew In A Bag) techniques for all grain. BIAB allows you to achieve 98% of the all grain results with less equipment and therefore cost
Welcome to the forum and the brewing hobby. I think you will find lots if great info and guidance on this board. I know I did, and still do after I think 3 years of brewing now. It’s all good!
You’ve come to the right place for comradery. We occasionally talk about brewing as well. Dont be shy and post often and don’t take the brewing to seriously its a fun hobby to just expieriment and learn even if you dump a batch here and there