Having difficulties

I was hoping to dive right into Illustrator after messing with the CS5 trial and now having  CS2, but I think that my skills aren't even close to what it takes to create something of importance and something of worth. I've tried the past few days to "make it work," but I seriously lack the patience for it to work. I've tried creating logos through it, but I have no idea how to, nor do I have the energy to create anything "grand." I think, though, that I need translucent paper and a copier—I have neither. But maybe I will one day.