Went to a bike shop left feeling inspired and defeated lol

Inspired because I had questions and got great answers and a map for all connecting trails in my county! Defeated well because map is all I left with lol I can't wait to get a road bike so I can genuinely start cycling with intent to genuinely make it a routine to where it's literally attached to me when identifying me as I exist. I want to learn the ins and outs and hit the trails asap. I've been holding this off for too long to where I get excited thinking about it. I go to the bike shops and the bikes are sooo expensive I simply just gotta keep saving. The season is almost over and i guess I'm going to have to start next year. Most high of the universe pleaseeeeee keep me patient and disciplined and I ask that you lead me to the right bike and modes to achieve such when the time is right. Honestly lost in my search and I feel like it's taking me forever to upgrade from a 50$ huffy garage sale mountain bike (which I appreciate) to a road bike. Just need to get this off my chest I know the unknown will guide me to where I need to be - Road bike loading.... Can't wait.