Oh trust me, I'm having a hard time as well mainly because I'm used to my tablet and other photoshop commands. I'm getting used to it, but i prefer photoshop more than anything.
yeah, for my class project i got so upset with my business card background idea, i just drew it in photoshop, then brought it over to illustrator... Your whole layout looks really good!
Needless to say, my stuff doesnt look ANYTHING like this
I dont even know how to draw in illistrator :/
I'm getting used to it, but i prefer photoshop more than anything.