Username is Greboth same as here
I do play quite a bit of MC, It’s just I started on a new server a week ago so still grinding .... I mean mining all the resources I need for my build on that server and unlike our resident Plumber, digging big holes isn’t really my thing I’ll still hop on though, I’ll just be in no rush to get my diamond gear or start a big build.
As you said you haven’t played in a while, for your new house press F3 and in the top left you’ll see your co-ordinares so you’ll never be lost again.
Edit: F3 + G is also useful as it turns on tool tips (or something like that) which shows the durability of your tools. So you know when they are going to break.