Those are some huge accomplishments: getting a place and overcoming fear of speaking up. Can I ask how you have overcome your fear? What do you tell yourself? What steps did you take? I am curious because I have had clients who had difficulty overcoming this fear, and it's really not easy. It's a process. You should give yourself a lot of credit for this. Maybe you already do :).
I am enjoying my first time engaging on this weekend engagement also... weekend engagement-- not just for the weekend!
It is great to meet you.