today my dream came true. i've spent a good part of my life frequenting this site not knowing that the owner and operator lived a stone's throw away. For circumstances i'll elaborate on later I visited the NG office today. I was welcomed in by a slightly confused Mike who went to find Tom. The door on the opposite side of the office opened moments later. A window in the stairwell cast a majestic and blinding light around his frame casting him in a silhouette. The light faded and i knew it was really him, he put out his hand and greeted me with a simple "what's up?" I really hope i wasn't making a goofy face.

Tom gave me a full office tour and it was so crazy to meet the staff and see the space. I feel like i was really quiet and stupid but man i could not comprehend that i was really there. I later met Luis and Swain who were equally nice and friendly and managed to explain the dildo hanging on the wall...sorta. It is really hard to articulate how amazing of an experience it was. Just listening to these guys talk about their projects. I didn't get to meet Stamper or Jeff but i'm sure i'll see them around.

But yeah fuck the haters, it really is the coolest place ever. Mad chill. Thanks for the stickers Tom!