I think whoever recommended drupal for layouts didn't really understand the mysidia script. xD
http://www.mysidiaadoptables.com/for...ead.php?t=1682 Here is a guide for adding more themes - if this doesn't work, PM me and I'll give you a step by step guide on how to do it via phpadmin.
If you are having any troubles, I can probably help~ I know some sites that offer blank templates for creating your own, I can give you those. Just drop me the links.
It's good to go through the forum a lot and read and see what other people do, it'll help you learn~ Learn by example, it'll cut down on mistake time. xD