Experiments

So, I just got Photoshop and Aperture for my computer and I have no clue how to use them. If you use them and know of some good tutorials, please pass them my way. I am completely at a loss but would love to figure them out! HELP!!! Anyway, after I downloaded them on my computer, I felt the need to try something even though I didn't have a clue. I picked a recent photo and made my first attempt. Not exactly great, but I like the color enhancements. Here is a before and after: