Just need some direction

[Mechanized]

if someone would volunteer some basic information,
I would greatly appreciate it.

I updated my 6700 to the 3.3AKU from VZW - So the rom version
is now 3.14.30 WVE. What do I need to do next before compiling
a new WM6 rom with kitchen.. Do I need to adjust something with
the bootloader partitions? If I could have the concept simplified,
I could easily assimilate what I'm supposed to be doing and get my
head outta my ass.

There's so much information on these boards, but trying to put
your finger of the evolution of the concepts and gather an
understanding is hella difficult. If there is a n00b guide that
starts out something like: "You just got a wild hair up your ass
and decided it's time to start flashing your phone, now what?"
I'm open to that.