September 2, 2013 It begins.

This is the start of this blog. I don't feel up to doing a full and proper "intro" at this point, but I do feel like starting it. So here goes...

I'm using this to document my journey. I just took my Shahada. Yep, I'm Muslim now. It seems weird to see that typed, coming from me. I just said it by myself, no formal ceremony or witnesses. Insha'Allah I will get the opportunity to say the Shahada with Muslim witnesses at a mosque sometime in the future.

How do I feel right now? Kind of in awe. Like... I have this new beginning and a new frame of reference for everything. It's refreshing. I feel like I have a new identity. I feel more connected to things, and I feel like I have more responsibility.

My intention with starting this blog is to keep track of how this goes. I'm not sure anyone else will read it, but if anyone does, Insha'Allah they will find it helpful. I've been researching Islam for months now, and finding info from other reverts has been invaluable. It made me realize I can do this! Everyone's story is unique, and I find that bits of others' I relate to and some I don't. Insha'Allah if anyone reads this they'll find they relate to a bit of it or at least find it interesting.

Thanks for reading. Peace.