Today marks twenty-one years since many of us have encountered the famous fairies known as the Winx. And what a journey it has been.
It goes without saying how incredibly rare it is for any piece of media to remain active and as so beloved as Winx has for over two decades now. Perhaps, even more than that, how overwhelming it is for many of us to stop and realize of how long we have spent following a certain red-head fairy discover her destiny.
For me, this year marks twenty years since I had would would unknowing to myself be a life-changing encounter. I cannot deny there was some fate at work...
As a long-time Winx fan, I don't think I cannot overstate how incredible these past decades have been for us all on several levels. And perhaps one of the most magical to-date was last year as we all gathered and celebrated twenty years of magic. From the endless events, the large Winx party in Italy and (ahem) the Magical Memories Zine. We as a fandom took the magic the Winx infused us with and brought it to life.
And now, as we stand on the edge of a grand return to Magix, that feeling is only growing as we head into another year.
When it comes to Winx, be it in a general manor, the fandom or somewhere in between. There is a lot to digest and dissect. In due time, we will do just that. If anyone knows me saying I have a lot to write about the subject is a understatement.
At this point, you may find yourself pondering many things. Among those musings likely might be around why I am (once more) striving to bring back this site. Well..in short, because I refuse to truly give up.
Winx, like any of you reading, has been a huge aspect of my life longer than I might be willing to admit. There, like most things in life, have been highs and lows. But after spending much of last year working alongside some of my friends as we curated the fan zine- it became clear to me just how impact, how imperative Winx was.
On the surface, Winx may appear to be a show. But for us- the fans who have been on this magical adventure anywhere from two decade to a few years, Winx is much more than that. It's our bonds and friendship, the thing that inspires and empowers us, and perhaps a fragment of where our true selves emerged.
How many properties can claim all that?
So here we stand today. Looking back at the past that lead us to this moment, and reaching out our hands to a future yet known.
But this isn't a path anyone of us walks alone.
As you may recall, Winx 4 Life has previously been ran and manged not only by myself. Along with my dear friends (whom I miss dearly!), Angie of Angela's Winx World and StellaBigFan. It was a magical time, one that can never be truly replicated.
But those embers of passion keep on burning as I welcome three of my friends whom will now join me here on Winx 4 Life! Be sure to give them and our site support as we get ready for a brand-new chapter to begin!
