Thank you all for the kind words and encouragement. I know the date is just another day, but it was a little surprising at first! I can't wait until I'm one of the experienced ones encouraging pre-bandsters when they have the jitters.
I have only told my 19 year old daughter(and hubby, of course) about my decision. So it will be interesting to see if I can pull it off without having to tell everyone else. It's not like I'm ashamed(well, maybe a little) but I really don't think it's anyone's business but mine.
Oh well, we'll see what happens.