From the artist’s page:
 
“Here’s some backstory:
 
Lyra Heartstrings was born in Canterlot to Lyrica Hearstrings and Septimo Octave. While Lyra was raised in the city, she spent most of her time in Ponyville (mostly to escape from snobbish unicorns, bullies, her overbearing parents and overachieving sister), where she attended elementary school and became very fast friends with BonBon, who was probably born in Ponyville. It was at Ponyville where the two found their destinies: their cutie marks and eachother. The two became inseparable ever since.
 
Sometimes, Lyra would have to go to her birth place for festivities and such (mainly because her Mother wishes it) and BonBon would tag along to encourage and cheer her up.
 
That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.”

Jesus Bon’s, you could hang-glide with that thing.

I hate the phrase “How much I don’t like”. It’s technically ok, but sounds awkward. I’d much rather hear her say “How little I like” or “How much I dislike” or something like that.

I like her giant hat.