I'll endorse the Brew Kit. Pick one and follow the directions to a T. You should end up with something "Drinkable". It's hard to mess up a Kit... well as long as you read the recipie directions. =) he he he .
But realy, just Dive in the deep end! And Don't pitch it after 4 weeks because it doesn't taste the way you thought! I'm driniking one I thought was not so good almost 6 months ago, and now is actually Quite Good!.
Beer is no-harm, no-foul, and is far more independent of what you may/may not do to it in the process. Kinda a "No-brainer".. although in the beginning it seems like it's "ROCKET" science!
Cheers, relax, brew and have "FUN"!!!