The one thing to keep in mind is that an accomplishment is doing something that was a challenge for you at that time. For example, when I first broke, say, 1000 over the board in 5th grade, I was really proud of myself and felt very accomplished, especially because I had put in a fair amount of practice to get there. Of course, now with years of experience and being 1000 points higher, I look back and see all the mistakes I made that are obvious to me now, but despite my level of play being so much weaker than it is now I still consider that an accomplishment.
is getting to 1200 even considered an accomplishment?
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In the Elo rating system for OTB chess, 1500 is the average rating for people who play in tournaments. This means that they play regularly, study chess, and compete in tournaments.
the average player who knows how to play but doesn’t go to clubs or tournaments is probably from one to two rating classes lower, say from 900 to 1300.
you said that you have read one instructional book. That is far less than what most club players have done. so your blitz rating of 1200 on this site may be the equivalent of 809-900 for OTB chess.