I'm actually in school right now learing to code (not this minute of course it is sunday but I will be in the morning) and all I can say is just learn a language. Any language will do just learn it thouroughly and then it is SO much easier to learn another language. Once you understand how to code in one language it is just a matter of learning the syntax and limitations of the next language and you are off.
I learned to code in high school using VB.net which kinda came back to bite me in the ass when I got to college and started doing C++, C#, and Java because of the bad habits I picked up with VB.Net (and of course we started with Visual C++ which just reiterated those bad habbits).
Sorry i'm rambling, like I said just pick a language and start learning it. You'll be suprised at how quickly you're making programs if you stick with it.
Currently dreaming of: DKC4 or Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (classic 2D platformers) for WiiWare, Smash Bros. for DSi, New Super Mario World for DSi, a Wii remake or true sequel of Final Fantasy Tactics.
One down, hopefully more awesomeness to come.
