Merry meet, everyone. =) I'm Laura, have lived in SE Michigan all my life, and although I've always been interested in magic and the elements and such, being raised in a Lutheran household with overbearing parents has never left me much room for wiggle. Now that I'm older, and getting ready to move out in addition to feeling like I'm finally coming into my own as a person, I picked up a book on Wicca (Wicca for Beginners by Thea Sabin) from the local B&N, and felt an instant connection. In fact, I just did my first ritual tonight, in honor of Beltane.
Although my boyfriend knows all about Wicca and is helping me get into the craft, I figure it's good to get other people's opinions and ideas, and to hear your stories as well.