BeingMe, I am so glad you took the class. So what if you fell out...it's okay. I understand the balance situation and I think you did well in getting into it. I would have fallen out before I even started the class. My balance isn't the best either.
Sounds like you are going to be busy in the next few months! Your friend is a good influence on you!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.