Hey bud, welcome to PC!
Yeah man, that's the way to do it: Be a fan before you can even read! :D
What was the first Pokemon game you played?
I'm actually the same, in the sense that I didn't understand some of the words while playing Blue version. When using a PC in the Pokemon Center, I would read the word "Withdraw" and get excited, thinking I was going to get to draw.
I... wasn't a very bright kid. :(
Welcome to the community nonetheless.
Have fun, and see you around!