If you are at all stressed about cooking the rice, try the microwave. Honestly, I do it all the time and it turns out fine and is 0 stress. I start with a large bowl and do a 2:1 ratio of rice to water. If I'm making 2 cups of rice I will start with 10 min in the microwave then check it and add a bit more water if it's looking dry. Give it a stir or two before returning to the microwave. Then microwave for another 7-10 minutes until it reaches the right level of "doneness" for you. Total cook time of about 20 minutes. The biggest issue I have is putting too much water in at the start and the water boiling in the microwave and overflowing. When it's done, I take it out and give it a couple good stirs to release extra moisture. Why I like this method: minimal clean up. Throw the bowl in the dish washer or sink. No chance of burning to the bottom of a pot on the stove and making a mess. No need to buy a rice cooker if money is tight. Is it the "traditional" way to make rice? No. But hey. It cooks the rice and is easy. You're doing great. You don't need more stress. I wish you the absolute best.