As Salamu 'Alaykum,
I hope I am not missing any questions; and, min fudlak/fudlik forgive me if I did.
One interesting thing that has occurred since taking Shahada is that I realize how disrespectful my prayers use to be prior to Shahada. I would ask Allah to help me do this or change that in me. I was unintentionally making Allah a helper. Now I ask him to make me... I also try to stay focused during Salah and not allow my mind to drift even for a second.
I live in PA. The Mosque is about an hour or so from where I live. I realized I didn't answer your question exactly; however, even though this is a place of love and support. It is still the internet and what is posted on the net is available for all the connected world to see.
Another thing of which I am becoming more aware is how difficult it is to not end a sentence with a preposition. And, also, how easy it is to lose humility.
The one brother told a joke tonight. He said, a Muslim was doing Salah and two brothers began to talk about how excellent his praying was and how deep his "spirituality was. The Muslim praying turned and said, "And, I am also fasting."
I would rather please Allah than myself or others. It is so easy to be "so heavenly minded that I am no earthly good." If I am not a benefit to those around me, then I am not of any value.
As Always, Insha Allah.