Welcome WKP to the forum
You have come to a friendly place let me assure you. I have not been in the spanking realm for very long, a little over a year now. So I guess you could say I'm still a newbie. However I've been spanked plenty in that amount of time so in that aspect I don't know if "new" still applies, lol. I relate very well to what you mentioned about fantasizing for so long and what it feels like to finally be able to publicly and openly talk with others. Be safe & choosy. It is loads of fun. I wish you tons of luck on fulfilling your spanking desire's ! Spanking parties, such as the Texas All-State one mentioned here on the forum, is a good way to get your spanking introduction. Theses type of events allow you to enter at your speed. You call all the shots as to what you are ready for, whether it be to play or to observe ect. Again welcome to MSF