Salaams everyone!
It’s all set! I’m going to say my shahada on the 7th at one of the local Masjids insha ’Allah! This is alot of exclamation points! LOL
OK I’m better… It’s so exciting, though. It’s not often that a person makes such a huge life change that doesn’t involve other people. Marriage, births… those things all are done with someone else. This is between me and Allah (SWT), although I am blessed in that I will have my friends there to witness it with me iA. There’s even an event made on Facebook. lol.
I have to admit that I’m a bit nervous… not about my decision, just having to be in front of people speaking in Arabic. I know the Iman will go slowly, and I’m planning to practice, but I’m nervous anyway. I’m not even sure where we will say it. The one that I heard the first time I went to service was a man saying it, so of course he was just in the main room. I’m not sure where women say it… hopefully I’ll learn more this week. I’m going to stop by the Mosque this week and get some more information.
I also have plans for Ramadan! I’m trying to get a group together to meet at least once each week. Since we will be reading the Qu’ran each day, I thought we could get together at least once a week and discuss what we all read. I think it will be great to get everyones perspective on it, plus it’s a chance to hang out and not be tempted by food. 
I am so blessed to have such intelligent, devoted friends! I have learned so much from each of them! Allah (SWT) truly does bring together people for a reason.
