Day 1- How did you come across the subculture?

I've decided this is probably a good way to introduce myself, interest any potential followers :)
It's a month long challenge from http://julietslace.blogspot.com/2011/08/goth-challenge.html asking users explain their interest and why they're part of the ever growing goth subculture :)

Day 1 – How did you come across the subculture?
I came across the subculture when I was in grade 9, which would have made me about 13 at the time. I've been following the growth of this scene for almost 9 years (I'm almost 22) online. I've made my slow transition into the scene, starting with music and then doing a slow purging of non- black clothing from my wardrobe during high school. I'm making the slow process of including some colour in my wardrobe seeing that I do have to do things that require some sort of colour other than black clothing, like interviews and weddings.

I feel I could add more to this but I shall leave it as is.