Converting to islam

ok so I was introduced to islam by friends and my boyfriend,,I admit at first I had a total misconeption of muslims..but the more I learn about it the more I want to learn..I grew up as a catholic..but I do not see myself continuing that path...if I were...

to convert what would be the steps I'd have to take?
any help will be greatly appreciated!!

I really don't understand why you'd want to convert from one crazy religious sect to another. If you think it's possible you were wrong about your prior beliefs, what makes you think you're right about Islam? Wouldn't it make more sense to be skeptical of all paranormal beliefs?

To be a Muslim you should :
- Not worship anything or anyone except God (Allah).
- Believe that God has neither partner nor son.
- Believe that Jesus peace be upon him is one of the God's messengers to mankind.
- Believe that the Quran is the God's words revealed by His to the last prophet and messenger Mohammed peace be upon him.
- Believe that the Day of judgment (Day of resurrection) is true and will come.
The first step and the most important to convert and become a Muslima is the testimony of faith which is simply to say La ilaha illa Allah, Muhammadun rasoolu Allah, it's meaning there is not true god but God (Allah) and Mohammed is the messenger of God, none has the right to be worshiped but God alone.
After you should know more about Islam from the authentic sources : the Quran and the Sunnah (the teaching of the prophet Mohammed).

I couldnt have said it better myself ,mouici.