There were a lot of old bikes ridden around with the handlebars turned up. I never understood it either.

Someone earlier said my bike is a "French Fit"... so I suppose I'm partial to larger frames.

I'd encourage you to do a bit more riding before doing any more drastic changes. There is a lot of information about seat fit. However, I'd encourage you to put a few hundred miles on the seat and the rest of the system before stressing over it. Most people get a little saddle sore after their first ride, or perhaps every spring after their first spring ride.