Nice job!

I agree with acidfast7 about waiting a little while before buy gear. I made the mistake of buying some expensive items only to find out later that some other gizmo would have been a better fit for me.

Sore seat: this happens to me every spring (I typically don't ride in the winter) and it only takes a few rides to toughen things up. After that, the saddle is very comfortable. Padded shorts do make a big difference too.