Hi ZeldaB & welcome.
Stick with the 8" Dob. You'll be more than happy with it
until the "aperture bug" hits you.
Just to add a couple/3 more "items" that come in very handy.
A "long series" Cheshire collimator. Orion make one. ~$40.00 ? Not sure.
The "large variety" Chandler planisphere. ~$20.00.
Makes finding stuff, really easy.
Available from Bintel. (Binocular & Telescope shop.)
The last item is highly recommended. (Saves your night vision.)
A red LED torch....preferably, a small, 2 x AA battery size, (Woollies for ~$4.00.)
or some prefer the head band variety.
Have fun.
L..