I'm making a site just like this girl's

http://www.fuzzy-heartz.org/

I know I need a Domain.
I know I need a Host.

But if I'm going to use PHP how do I go about doing that? Just type PHP instead of Html. It's basically the same thing right? Do I need anything special to use PHP. Also, I don't need like FTP or MySQL for a site like this do I? Because I Don't really want much.

What else do I need? I'm good about making the site, I know about that just the server/uploading junk. I'm buying a domain next week because it'll take me about a week to make the sites appearence and content anyway, and I have a few people willing to host me.

they are using php coding to create the content changing on the site. you really dont have to use php if you dont want to. just make multiple pages from one template.

the page coding itself is normal coding.

the calandar spot may require php and mysql database.

ftp is very useful to connect and transfer files from online to/from your computer.

when you have time, have a look about for some php tutorials (there are many online) and learn some basics. it isn't too hard and can create some rather cool feature stuff.