The US observed Thanksgiving just over a week ago.  For me, that was my 10th anniversary as a My Little Pony fan.  I remember it like yesterday, but my then best friend came to Philly to celebrate the holiday.  We shared a common love of cartoons and in fact first met in the Powerpuff Girls fandom.  Anyway, on this occasion she had me sit down and watch the first two episodes of the series online.  We also watched the then all new episode The Mysterious Mare Do Well.  
 

My first impression?  I wasn’t blown away but I found it to be likable.  Anyway I watched it on and off for the next few months and finally I was totally hooked.    Being a fan opened the door to new friendships and adventures.  It’s hard to believe a decade has come and gone so fast. If it wasn’t for that special holiday moment, I probably wouldn’t be in this forum today.