I remember it as if it was yesterday.
The 12th of March 2011. Derby County vs Swansea City. A game that, on paper, most would deem your average Championship fixture.
However, for seven-year-old me, it was about to become my fondest memory supporting the Rams.
Weeks earlier, I'd come home from school to my mum, dad, and brother surrounding the kitchen table, pushing a pretty formal looking letter in my direction.
"Dear Amelia, we are delighted to tell you that you have been selected as mascot for our home fixture against Swansea City on the 12th of March 2011."
I must have read the letter five or six times, and had it read out to me by both of my parents, before I realised I had just received the best news any young football fan can possibly receive.
Meeting my heroes, walking out of the tunnel, being on the Pride Park pitch.
Overjoyed doesn't even begin to describe the feeling.
Sporting a full home kit, and a huge smile of course, I made my way around the dressing room with an autograph book, collecting the signatures of the entire squad.
I recall being asked which player I'd like to have my picture taken with by the club's professional photographer, and quickly replying with one of my all time favourite Rams players, Paul Green, before being taken out to the pitch to soak up the atmosphere and have a kick about with Rammie.
Enjoying my time out on the hallowed turf made an hour pass in the blink of an eye, and before I knew it, a friendly Welsh accent was greeting me in the tunnel. Posing the question, "do you think we're going to win then?"
As I looked up to Derby's captain at the time, Robbie Savage, I simply nodded and said "it will be 2-1 to Derby, I've dreamt about it."
I remember him smiling as he offered me a high five, and expressed his appreciation for my confidence, before walking us out to the famous Pride Park roar.
My dreams had come true in more ways than one that afternoon, as Derby put a stop to some terrible form that had seen them only win once in 12 matches, overcoming the Swans 2-1. Of course.
When I look back at my time supporting Derby, from play-off heartache, to famous victories over our rivals, to the dark days of administration, and more recently the joy of promotion, I always recall that magical day at Pride Park in 2011.
The day I truly believe I fell in love with Derby County.
Standing in the away end at The Den on Tuesday night, hands on head, wondering how on earth we'd managed not to come away with something from the game, I realised I'm no different to that seven-year-old girl who walked out at Pride Park with Robbie Savage.
This club still makes me feel as passionate and proud as ever.
Fifteen years on, and a lifetime left to come. Whether it's a long mid week trip in the rain, or a Saturday afternoon home match in the sun. My inner seven-year-old will always be there, cheering us on every step of the way.
You can often catch Amelia Warrenas a guest on BBC Radio Derby.
