Hey Brother
Welcome to The Forum, a lot of good people here can really give you some help if needed. You've already done the correct thing it yourself a journal started that'll help people chime in as you go along.
I've seen very good results with those Amare lights, I don't remember exactly who's using them but I know it's useful to have a little bit of guidance starting out with those. If my brain comes across the memory who's using them I'll tag them into your grow.
Anyway, good luck!