New Player Discussion

Hey everyone. I'm turning 40 this week and I decided to get myself a starter pack for a present to myself. I'm not really asking which one I should get because I already got the privateer one with the Cutlass Black. Everyone says it's a great starter ship. Since I spent less than I anticipated I was thinking about getting a mining vessel or another specialized vehicle. 1 does anyone have any recommendations.. 2. I need a group or people to play with maybe... I don't have friends. I'm going to get two sticks in the mail soon. I'll practice until I'm a pro.. if I get my bonus this year I wanna get a professional headset