Hasta La Motion!

I do not currently work in the VFX industry. Basically a lot of my knowledge is self taught from various tutorials on line (Video Co Pilot, FXphd). Academically I have done an AS in Media. I also completed the first year of a Digital Media Production Foundation Degree course. I am currently very unsure as to what to do next. If I explain, I am 30 years old and have been a keen but strictly hobbyist film maker and editor until a about three years ago. Now I know it is a hard industry to get into and I have left it late in life I do believe I have something to bring to the table, and I have nothing to lose trying. The foundation degree was pretty much a waste of time and the little I did learn was in areas that although very interesting not where my passion lies. This has put me off degree courses and I have started to look more towards on line software specific training. It is all very expensive and there is so much to learn it is hard to decide where to go. The up side of this is there are all sorts of options. The downside is I feel like I am in a bit of a bubble and have forgotten the reason for wanting to do any of this. The mastering of a craft and art form to ultimately create beautiful inspiring imagery. Just trying to network with other people and have more of an active role. Unfortunately because I do not have the back ground I lack some of the inherent knowledge that people display in forums such as these.
Any help advice guidance would be gratefully received and much appreciated.