Assalamu Alaikum
I took my shahada last night! I finally did it!
I've made bulletins here before, and for awhile I once again kept making excuses in my head as to why I didn't have to be a Muslim and I stopped studying Islam.
But something hit me recently, and I went back to studying Islam. More than ever I became convinced that I should be a Muslim. Recent events have made me realize I should stop making excuses and start a new life. I woke up yesterday morning, and while driving to work I thought, "That's it, I'm converting today!" I called a local mosque and made the lady schedule me an appointment with the imam. I told her, "I have to do it today."
Later in the day I became extremely nervous. I had a friend come with me for moral support. I started calling my Muslim friends to get some last minute advice. The best advice I got was when my friend told me, "Remind yourself as to why you wanted to do it to begin with. Forget what your family might think, this is what you want."
So I came to the mosque last night, with my friend. The imam and another gentleman were waiting for me. It was very quick I have to say. The imam told me the basics of Islam, all of which I already knew. I took my shahada, and all of a sudden all my fears and anxiety went away! My chest cleared up and I felt complete relief. I went from being extremely nervous to very happy. I left the mosque feeling very happy and peaceful. I called my friends and they said, "You're a sister now!" They were very happy. Allahu Akbar!
I thought I read someone there calling me a brother. I should change my screen name, I made it before I reverted, I should have a s/n that better suggests my gender 
