Good answer! I like it! Honest and full of enthusiasm, ahaha.
You are correct. Unlike Water, which tends to flow, or Earth, which tends to mold itself, Lightning could be much like Fire, where both are wild, and quite destructive, as you said, but of course, it does take a certain bit of practice and experience to wield them properly.
Now, let's start with the very basics.
What might be the weaknesses and strengths of Lightning, and how might you utilize them?