Original plan probably still the best... check out the 'beginner' section on this site, and concentrate on starting to learn the open chords. A, E and D are probably the easiest, and will enable you to start playing some simple tunes once you can shift between them.

Once you've done the open chords you can start worrying about the movable shapes, scales and all the other cool stuff that's a bit down the road from you.

Most of the songs you hear on the radio are only a few chords, so it's a decent place to start. You thought about taking lessons?