Laura ... I was shown some easy games, or starter drills, that are both fun and entertaining.
Put a ball in front of each pocket about 1" away, and put a ball on the foot spot.
Now, you have to hit the spotted ball first, and try to see how many shots it takes you to pocket all 7 balls. When you get down to 4 shots, you are doing real good. (hint, 3 balls can made off of the first shot, the spotted ball and the 2 end balls, a side ball and end pocket ball can be made in one shot on the next 2 shots for a total of 3 shots, and that's the best I have ever seen).
Another is to place a ball on each center diamond on the end rails and each part of the long rails. Practice shooting all balls in, and try to get shape on a particular ball for the next shot without missing any of the balls.
When you get good at that one, put 2 balls on each rail at the 1st and 3rd diamonds of each rail, and practice shooting them in until you can make all the balls without missing. Then do it over trying to get shape on a particular ball you pick out for your next ball to shoot.
You should have fun when you play and when you practice. Pool is contagious, the more you learn, the better you get, the more you win, it gets in your blood, kind of like someone from the opposite sex can get in your blood ... <grin> It can be extremely frustrating too ... don't let that deter you, stick with it, play of practice when you can and want to and work at it, and you will get better.
Yes, there are little lightbulbs that come on every now and then to help you along .... <laughing>
A word of caution, if you pick a mentor up along the way, make sure the person knows what they are talking about, and not just thinks they know.
If they are not an accomplished player and A GOOD TEACHER, they can do you more harm than good, causing you to develop bad form, habits, wrong approach to the game, etc..
I still enjoy watching good players as well as playing myself. Just do your best and always be open to learning more. I am, even after 41 years of playing.