Welcome to the forums Toastie!
Glad to have you here!
Many people let their don’t want anything to do with MLP when they first see it. Then they watch a few episodes and are hooked. I think this is a natural part of becoming a Brony.
Anyways, this is your introductory thread. You can ramble. You’re entitled.
As for your friends not knowing. That happens. My best friend doesn’t know I’m a Brony. (Mostly it hasn’t come up) He’s off serving in the military, so we don’t get together frequently.
Anyways, I’m glad to have you here, and I hope you enjoy the forums!