Hi Kaymarie, and welcome to SB.
A leaking mask really can be a nuisance.
A question: When you bought the mask, did you try it on using "the inhale test"? That is, with a mouthpiece-(reg. or snorkel) in place, put the mask on without the strap around your head. If you inhale, and the masks stays in place-it probably fits your face, and should be okay underwater. If you didn'yt do that, you may want to try it- before your next dive, in addition to loosening up the strap a bit on your next dive-or try it in the tub/pool/etc.
Another thought-if you were smiling so much about diving,
it may have caused a change in the contours of your face, and then the leaks. That has happened to me.
Good luck, I hope that it all works out.