Honestly, play what you find the most amusing. Learn some of the theory from youtube videos. I love https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-ONC2bCHytG2mYtKDmIeA personally.
As white:
1. d4! Learn the Queen's gambit for white. If black accepts the QG you will usually get a far better position, if you know the opening. Otherwise you often end up with a slav, QGD, or an indian game. Very versatile
As black:
2. Scandinavian defence! A lot of fun. A video on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGehkS76Q24&t=1732s
Is c3 a good move?