Alright, brain disorderly, but want to get this review out!

This episode was charming. The CMC feel a little more childlike here again for whatever reason compared to some earlier appearances. I guess, seeking wisdom from adults (or should I say, older teens/tweens?)

Applejack's Cutie Mark Story
>It was amazin'! A rainbow pointin' right back to... home. In that moment, it all became clear. I knew right then just who I was supposed to be. That's when this here appeared.
Foals in Equestria are given greater leeway it seems, Applejack appearing to travel on her own. The social conformity and slight embarrassment over Applejack's mention of roosters I didn't find strongly funny or annoying. Applejack's realization that the city life wasn't for her and her return to her home is a classic moral that I don't mind seeing.

Fluttershy's Cutie Mark Story
>I had never seen such beautiful creatures. Butterflies don't fly as high as my cloud home. And I'd never been near the ground before.
It seems like a lot of ponies really do keep to themselves and their own spaces. City ponies not knowing of roosters, and Fluttershy has never been to the ground. I could read way to much into: Oh, that would be interesting. You know, I wouldn't have gotten my cutie mark if it weren't for her. C'mon, she'd have to go to the ground at one point if it was her natural talent and place in life, right? Can a pony avert fate from making the wrong choices or never doing anything? Analysis mode over. Her song is alright, liked it and cute they put a little song there (though it brings to mind a certain famous remix of it).


Rarity's Cutie Mark Story
>A rock?! That's my destiny?! What is your problem, horn? I followed you all the way out here for a rock?!
This one interests me more than the first two. Like, I feel like I have something to point out that isn't just me grasping at straws/overthinking. Rarity's cutie mark is technically finding gems, but it didn't appear until not only had she finished her costumes but also had preformed in the play. This is an interesting timing to me; if her cutie mark is just finding gems I would expect it to appear right after finding the gems! So, it is connected to fashion (or maybe art and performance) in a way despite being a specific ability that could apply if Rarity also wanted to be a miner, or fashion gem weapons to fight giant crabs. I overall liked this one more than the first two. Maybe the comedic tone? Rainbooms are dangerous considering they can split rock!