Good-bye point and shoot

I finally got it - it feels marvellous, fantastic, incredible... Okay let me fill you in, I finally understand photography, look- I am still a total novice and I have AN enormous long way to go , however, I am feeling rather elated about the fact that I am actually grasping the aperture and shutter speed and am able to set it correctly which in turn makes me feel like I have finally achieved the concept... Good-bye point and shoot and hallo Manual Nikon FM2, I think the 2 of us will become GOOD friends...