I soloed. I plan to still fly with my instructor most of the time cause he is one of my only flying buddies. But I soloed and can fly by myself when i want to.
It's good you found an instructor. Mine was awsome. He lent me things when i didnt have them. He helped AMAZINGLY. Too bad you don't live here or i am sure he would instruct you.

The crash was a leanring experience. I am actually glad it happened because i needed to know some things out of it. (and it gave me a reason to go the the LHS and buy new landing gear) I learned alot and will go back up in the air on sunday. I might go one session on buddy, but am not sure yet.