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Congratulations! There's plenty of options for you. The first thing I would recommend doing is to get a dual band FM rig (2 meters and 440). This will get you on the local repeaters where you should find some activity. Throw out your call sign when you're driving to and from work, and you'll probably find somebody wanting to talk. Google search for your local amateur radio club, and start checking in on their nets.
Most HF rigs today include 6 meters, and with that you will not only be able to communicate locally, but DX when the bands open. This is a great time of the year for 6 meter DX (I've worked Canada, Iowa, Wisconsin, and several New England states just this weekend). Tech licensees also get voice use on the 10 meter band (28.300 to 28.500 MHz).
If I can ever help you in any way, please just let me know. Ham radio is a great hobby, and there's so many options available there's bound to be something that pushes your buttons.
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