Skydiving Obsession?

It is the coolest feeling ever! I did a tandem jump @ 18,000 feet over at skydive spacecenter in Titusville FL. last month, and now I want to get certified...However; the AFF course is around $1,250...so be ready to shell out some serious cash...I also did some research about gear and some chutes cost around $2,000 to $4,000 and that's not including reserve, container plus whatever else...anyways hope you find a good DZ to jump at.