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Peter, with entry level scopes the weak points to save costs are the tripod and the eyepieces. I would suggest getting better eyepieces, Baader Hyperion eyepieces are very very good quality and you should get crisper images. 8mm eyepiece might be the practical limit for the scope, smaller and image quality worsens fast, depending on seeing conditions.
If you find the scope too wobbly when using, try to hang weight from the tripod to lower the center of gravity and dampen the wobble somewhat.
Down the track you could pick up a second hand GOTO tripod and mount the scope on it (you might need to change the dovetail mount).
Got a skymap book, planisphere and red torch? Learn your way around the sky a bit and go star hopping to find your way around. There are comets out there for you to see and the outer planets too and star hopping is how to get to them. Getting your eye in and learning the scale between what you see in the eyepiece and your skymap is important. Sky hopping you should start with your widest eyepiece (30mm maybe) to make it easier and follow the brighest stars and distinctive formations to get to your target then switch to the smaller eyepiece for a better view.
For moon watching a moon filter will help cut the glare and make it easier on the eyes. At full moon it looks flat but at other phases concentrate on the edge of the shadow on the moon where the craters really pop! You might also enjoy trying to sketch the moon.
The sky isn't going anywhere so just enjoy your time with your scope
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