Congrats Daniel
That's a good choice for a first bike.
May I also suggest you pick up Keith Code's books A Twist of the Wrist
It may be geared toward teaching a racer to be a better rider. But the principles apply to street riding as well. That and he discusses street riding tactics.
Keep scanning and keep your eyes open. No headphones while in the city! Not as big of a deal on a long ride on highways. But in town you need to hear/feel all of your surroundings.
I also reccomend ear plugs. I know that sounds contradictory to no headphones. But wearing ear protection not only protects your hearing for years to come (mandatory if you install an aftermarket pipe) But it cuts out the higher pitch sound of the wind rushing over your helmet.. and actually makes it easier to hear the lower rumble of car engines which helps in the scanning process.
And lastly spend some time in a vacant parking lot perfecting your braking skills before hitting the road. Most MSF rider course are basic enough to get your license. But they don't spend enough time on evasive maneuvers and learning to use that front brake.
A good rider uses about 90% front 10% rear. (Just look at the size difference in brake discs. Of course most sportbikes have dual front discs)
Keep the rubber side down!