That is fuckin' hilarious!
As a Bona Fide stick shift driver for the last 20 years, that was so wierd reading a description of something that is second nature to me!
You also seem to make it sound like something that's impossible to master. Yes, all 4 limbs work independently, yes it seems strange at first, but it's not as scary as you're making out.
Just relax and go and practice somewhere quiet where you won't get in anyones way, because if you fuck up in busy rush-hour traffic, you'll get an earful of abuse and you'll feel a right tit!
Practice makes perfect.
Good luck you guys!