I am overjoyed to let you all know that I have decided to embrace Islam. I can't wait any longer, nor do I need to. I cannot describe the happiness in my heart and how content and at peace I feel. I only wish I had found Islam sooner in my life. Thank you all so much for your replies to my post, especially Brothers Shuayb and Maripat for such thorough responses to my question. Everything makes perfect sense. It feels so natural like it was always meant to be. Insha'Allah I will be a good Muslim and please remember to lower your gazes - it's affects were profound for me.