Tick anything you already have, in any order. Quests unlock once this is done.
Tongs because finger oil damages gum and paper permanently. A cheap stockbook is a better first home than an expensive album you will outgrow the layout of.
2 things left above. Quests are real things you go and do, so they only make sense once you have what you need.
First one waiting: Soak stamps off their envelopes