If you actively play sims 4, when did you start playing the sims?

I've been a simmer for so long that i can't even remember time before i didin't play this game. But i always will remember that day when i was just a tiny kid and my big sisters friend talked about this game and i coudn't believe it since it sounded so fun.
Aaand here i am over 20 years later and still obsessed and wait new packs with same exitement then as a kid lol :D o:)