I was at choir practice with Mom at church and one of the other kids had Pokemon Red and we played it together. This was back when I was in 5th grade and everyone was into Pokemon and we traded cards during lunch like it was crack.
I started with the series and movies. I guess I was 10 years old. After that I collected TCG cards and my neighbour introduced me to the game Pokémon Yellow!
I don't know how exactly, but I've been into the series since I was about three and a half. My first game was probably a copy of Heartgold that I borrowed from my uncle.