For some reason, most people balk when they discover that opportunity is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
I want to frame this.
Anyway, to actually contribute to the discussion at hand, I think you're falling into the trap of analysis paralysis. Stop worrying about what language you'll use and just pick one. You can spend more time looking for the perfect beginner-friendly language than you will actually being a beginner, and that's no good. In fact, if you're still reading this unsure of what language to use, you've already wasted far too much time.