Amy - never feel like a dork. Falling happens even to experienced riders. Make sure you find someplace where you have lots of room, where you don't have to worry about having to make a turn or stopping and just pedal, unclip, pedal, clip, etc. Remember you don't have to clip in immediately but can pedal first then once you have some momentum, clip in. Clipping out should be just as easy as getting in. Quick twist, not too hard. Make sure your shoes are properly tightened. If they are too loose, it takes a while for your foot to actually turn the shoe (hopefully you understand this). If you start to fall, don't panic, just "round: up alittle (arms in, head tucked) , don't put your arms out. It's best just to go with the flow. Learning how to fall properly is part of cycling.