Every time I try to understand algebraic geometry I get stuck at just beyond varieties and ideals. I can't even work my way up to chain complexes and homologies to even get a hold on the content. Honestly functors and natural transformations, I dont grok either, so its greek to me.
Like whenever i'm working through definitions or content it all makes sense. But not being a working mathematician it all just blurs away into abstract nonsense that I can't organize internally.
Learning homological algebra is a long way away from learning about varieties and ideals in any sensible order in which to learn material. You have to do a lot of work in between in order for homological algebra to seem motivated. Sounds like you ought to try an introduction to algebraic topology.
Like whenever i'm working through definitions or content it all makes sense. But not being a working mathematician it all just blurs away into abstract nonsense that I can't organize internally.