10 [Report This]Date: December 31, 2008 06:44 pm Title: Timebomb
Still lovin' it. Okay, eventually in this story, if you're going with the Old 97s, you have to include Question. You know what I'm talking about. It's probably the most fitting Jim/Pam song ever, and it's a shame how underused in fanfic it is. :-)
Author's Response: Ok so, don't hate me but I have not heard that song, though I will definitely be looking it up now that you've mentioned it. Thank you!
Date: December 31, 2008 04:02 pm Title: Timebomb
this. was. awesome:
"He slid his underwear down and…
Oh, there was Jim’s penis"
best reveal ever !! xD
&& of course your music rocks my socks, I know all the bands (:
Author's Response: Ha-ha, thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed that bit. I don't know why it made me laugh out loud re-reading it in your review, but it did. I'm glad you liked the chapter. Your taste in music rocks! We must swap playlists. ;)
10 [Report This]Date: December 31, 2008 03:46 pm Title: Timebomb
this story is so addicting! Love this chapter, cant wait to see what you have in store for them!
Author's Response: Thank you so much, I'm so glad that you're still onboard and enjoying this story. Plenty more coming soon.
Date: December 31, 2008 02:38 pm Title: Timebomb
Another awesome chapter. I love the sex contest and of course fooling around in their parents' houses. So perfect. I'm curious what this will mean for them now with him in Kenosha for the time being.
I do have to say though, I'm beyond glad that Jim is a "giver" but I think it's time Pam returns the favor. Just saying.
I cannot wait for the next part. Totally got my NYE off to a great start.
Author's Response: Hey, Bayjb. :) Thank you for another wonderful review. I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter, even with all of the dirty. Ha-ha. Hey, it's summer, it's hot.
Hmm, very good point on Jim and Pam and their scandalous "bedroom activities". I think it is somewhat interesting to note, as this chapter shows, that in the past we have always seen Jim being there for Pam and fully giving his all and supporting her, and now it's Pam's turn. I think she's slowly gaining a bit more self-confidence, and now she's going to have to become even more self-reliant without Jim constantly by her side. Pam has never truly been alone, alone. She's either had Roy, her friends, or Jim, and now she's going into her final year at school in the big city, somewhat isolated from everyone. It will be pretty interesting to see what happens as Pam slowly grows into herself and gains a little more confident in herself... both in the real world, and in the bedroom. ;) Tee-hee.
10 [Report This]Date: December 30, 2008 08:51 am Title: Gravity Rides Everything
update please! i am in need of some fluffy, jam goodness, complete with an awesome soundtrack. AND i love it when you include their outfits, because i am addicted to online browsing. love love love.
Author's Response: Hi, thank you so much for the review. I'm glad you're enjoying the story and that you don't find the music too irksome and distracting. The songs just inspire this story in so many ways... It's crazy. Let me know how you like the update! ;)
10 [Report This]Date: December 30, 2008 07:30 am Title: Gravity Rides Everything
I replaced my lost mp3 player a few days ago as a Christmas gift to myself and have found myself downloading a lot of the songs you've accompanied to this story. Thought you'd enjoy knowing that. :-)
So yes, 900 years later, I'm finally getting around to reviewing the past couple of chapters. Which are amazing, actually. I really loved Jim's parents, they are just the perfect example of why Jim is the sweet, humble, hilarious person we've come to love and adore. And his brothers! Ha! Remind me so much of my own, hee. And yes, I'd too like to know what Pam bet. Something tells me though, that'll it'll work out just fine for her. ;-)
You know. It's so interesting this little story arc you've created with Pam's parents because it kind of fits in with her new-found independence and bravery that she has had on the show too.. while that dealt with getting out of a stale 10-year relationship, this has more to do with proving to herself that she can be this self-reliant, self-sufficient, awesome person without her parent's money and whathaveyou. I love that. I love that no matter what, Pam refuses to settle any longer and follows her dreams. And that she does that with Jim’s constant and never-ending support and love. (Which, him sticking up for her to her parents was really awesome, too. And kind of hot. Just saying.)
So yeah, to conclude the longest review ever.. am still loving this. Sigh.You’re SO good at this and I can’t wait to read more! It kind of saddens me that eventually this’ll end. Can you just like, write it forever or something? No? You have a life? Dammit. ;-)
Author's Response: Wow. Thank you for such an incredible review. You are amaaazing!! /Kelly. I so thoroughly enjoyed reading this!
I'm glad you're enjoying the music that goes along with each chapter. I know my taste in music is a bit eclectic, and weird and all over the place so I'm glad that you have found some new and satisfying tunes. :)
I'm glad you're enjoying this new story arc with Pam. I think in this latest chapter, we will learn that Pam will slowly have to become even more self-reliant in the impending absence of a certain someone... This is only the beginning for our Fancy New Beesly, and it's such a joy to take part in journey of self-discovery for her character with all of you.
I don't want the story to end. I honestly feel like I could go on forever until you all get sick of me, but yes, school will come a'callin' soon enough. I do want to start getting everyone's opinion on a possible "sequel"? We'll see. ;)
10 [Report This]Date: December 30, 2008 04:55 am Title: Brighter Discontent
I love this story. I signed up for an account just so I could write a review. I look forward to every chapter. The way you tie music into the story is great. I find myself pausing while reading in order to sample the bands. I can't wait for another chapter!
Author's Response: Wow. Thank you so much for taking the time to sign up and review- you are truly amazing, and I'm so delighted to hear what you think so far. I'm glad you are enjoying the playlists that supplement each chapter. Oh, music is life. I hope to continue hearing from you. Thank you.
Date: December 29, 2008 04:41 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
wow where did you find an acoustic version of Chicago!? I kinda swooned when I heard it. Sufjan Stevens seems to create great music just as easily as breathing. good playlist. :D sweet chapter. I liked Jim's little speech.
Author's Response: Ahh... I love Sufjan Stevens, they are amaaaazingggg /Kelly. The acoustic version of Chicago is on Sufjan's "Avalanche" CD. I'm glad you enjoyed the playlist. I have a pretty lengthy one coming up in the next chapter as it covers almost the entire summer. I hope you enjoy it. ;)
Date: December 28, 2008 04:39 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
cute chapter (:
I would LOVE some more music-loving Jim, pleaseeee.
Author's Response: It's summertime, and music-loving Jim is definitely back. I apologize for the wait between updates, but the next chapter is going to be quite lengthy. I hope you enjoy it. ;) Thanks for the review!
Date: December 28, 2008 10:34 am Title: Gravity Rides Everything
I think you did a great job with Pams parents. I don't think they are all bad just don't really get her. Sadly alot of parents are like that. I don't doubt they love her though. I loved that Jim spoke up to them.
Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed this small glimpse of Pam's past. :)
Date: December 28, 2008 06:02 am Title: Gravity Rides Everything
Excellent introduction. And yeah, as you said, they can't all be Jim's parents. They don't have to be abusive or awful in tha way. It's just that sometimes our parents are just not the best fit for us. They love us in the way they know how which may not be the best way either. And maybe they never see us for who we are. Unfortunate, but it happens. And it seems like Pam has found the best way to deal with it. She's made her own family and it's a quirky, but fiercely loving bunch and she's a lukcy one for it. And I'm glad Jim, after feeling hurt at first, began to understand that those who know about them are really the ones that matter and showed Pam's parents how she's earned someone else in her corner. Oh, and I'm also glad, all things considered, that Pam's art show went well :)
Author's Response: Three cheers for a successful art show! Poor Pam. Her nerves had to be frazzled today, but she pulled through. :)
I hope to see Pam gain the support of her parents as the story goes on. It will just take a little time. I'm glad you enjoyed this little introduction to Pam's family. I know that it was a slight detour from the original direction of this story, so thank you for sticking with me. We'll be back on track in the next chapter. :)
Date: December 27, 2008 10:11 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
Great chapter. I like that we got to see a bit of Pam's parents too, who were exactly how i thought they would be. It's too bad they're not very supportive of her, but I love that Jim stood up to them. That was great.
Cannot wait for the next part. Maybe a little smutty action coming up again :)?
Author's Response: Thank you for the review. I'm glad you enjoyed Jim's little speech. I think his mother needed to hear it, and she needs to realize that Pam has a good thing going for her.
Summer is next! Lots of hot... sizzling... steamy... nights.... ??
10 [Report This]Date: December 27, 2008 08:37 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
god I love this story! you are so spot on with them!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you are still on board and enjoying the story.
10 [Report This]Date: December 27, 2008 07:51 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
Like this story I love both Jim's!
Author's Response: Thank you!
Date: December 27, 2008 06:54 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
Wow I feel so sorry for Pam. I'm glad Jim understood why she didnt tell them about him, I mean I am happy he was upset about it, but that he didn't make a thing about it, you know?
When her mom called her drawings doodles, I wanted to punch her in the face lol.
I found it so sexy Jim cooks, maybe make that a theme? lol
I think it would be so awesome to have Pam's mom rat on her about her eating and diet again, just to piss Jim off a little more.
I want to follow these hotties through to being teachers, so never stop :)
Author's Response: Oh, it is completely sexy to have a man that can cook. How about in the next chapter, I have Jim in the kitchen in an apron? Just for you! ;) Haha.
I hope Pam and her mom can learn to get along eventually. We'll be working on that as the story goes on. I'm also glad Jim understood why it's so difficult for Pam to openly communicate with her parents- I think it speaks volumes that he's able to look past Pam not telling her mother about their relationship and he realizes why she just... couldn't with her mom always judging her, and never quite taking her seriously and whatnot. Sometimes I fear I'm turning Jim into this super perfect boyfriend, but I think this AU Jim and Pam, like the show, are just so meant to be and are able to read each other incredibly well. So, I'm glad you're still on board and sticking this out with me. :) Thanks for another great review.
10 [Report This]Date: December 27, 2008 05:53 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
I love this story and never want it to end. Totally makes my day when an update pops up on my iGoogle feed!!!
Author's Response: Thank you!! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story, and thanks for the review! You're awesome.
Date: December 27, 2008 04:47 pm Title: Gravity Rides Everything
Wow, Pam's parents are rude! She invited them to her art show, and all they did was criticize her! I liked the subtle characterizations you used, like the way they're dressing, or their lack of physical contact with others. Very nice. Can't wait for more.
Author's Response: Thank you for the review, and welcome aboard! I'm so glad to have you as a reader, and I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the story. Poor Pam. She definitely has it rough with her parents, but hopefully that's something we can work on. ;)
Date: December 27, 2008 02:38 pm Title: Feeling Lucky
There are no words... this is great. I cannot wait for more. I have a few sneaking suspicions about what's going to come, but like Pam, I don't want to say them out loud. Post soon! :D
Author's Response: Ooh, please tell what you think will happen! Hmm...
Date: December 27, 2008 02:23 pm Title: Obstacle 1
:D I love interpol. And about 90% of the other bands mentioned thus far in the story. You rock.
Date: December 26, 2008 08:35 pm Title: Feeling Lucky
I enjoyed Pam's outfit crisis in the beginning. I remember being just as obsessive. I really enjoyed how you wrote the family scenes, it was obvious that this was Jim's family without being too much, and you kept the brothers just as douchey and hard time older brother like as the show portrayed them, which i appreciated as many authors like to paint Jim's brothers as his clones. This whole chapter worked so well because of all thebanter and competitiveness running through amongst everyone. And it was great how his mom was right in on it as well. I liked their bet and how really, Jim never denied anything and they all knew it too. Hearing it from Larissa's POV was also great as she enjoyed seeing her son fall inlove. I am curious about Pam's family and if they are just that bad or just that bad a fit for Pam, which unfortunately happens. We see how Jim's family just compliments one another. Some are not that lucky. Looking forward to more!
Author's Response: Poor Pam. Meeting the parents is such an excruciating process, and as we learned in the most recent chapter, it can be especially stressful when you come from a family like Pam's. I'm glad you enjoyed Jim's brothers in this story. Jim is the youngest, and I figured it would only make sense that he was teased the most. I think he has a great family that will happily accept Pam with open arms... If Jim comes through with this proposal, that is. Six months! Two soon? Hmm...
Date: December 26, 2008 07:38 pm Title: New Beginnings
I was told by Wildberryjam I should start to read this, and I'm glad that I listened to her. :) This is fun. Hooray for facebook stalking! Off to read more...
Author's Response: Thank you for the review, and I'm incredibly happy to have you aboard! :) And thank you, Wildberryjam. It means so, so much that you are both enjoying this story.
Date: December 26, 2008 05:03 pm Title: Feeling Lucky
Everytime I read a chapter, I think, this is by far the best, but you out do yourself every single time. I wont quote all my favourite lines, because I could go on forever, but I seriously LOL a lot of the time.
I really emjoyed meeting Jim's family, and can't wait to meet Pam's. Please never end this :)
Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter and that it made you laugh. ;) Seriously, such a relief since most of the time I fear things that I think are funny may not necessarily translate to others, and maybe those thoughts should just stay in my head. Haha.
10 [Report This]Date: December 26, 2008 03:36 pm Title: Feeling Lucky
don't know how you do it, but your conversations between Jim and Pam make me smile from ear to ear and giggle like a school girl. Seriously, you have this poetic way of making them so realistic and true to their characters on the show, but in such a different situation. You can certainly make a story come alive! Huge props to you :)
Author's Response: Aww, thank you. I am so glad you enjoy this AU Jim/Pam!
Date: December 26, 2008 08:41 am Title: Feeling Lucky
well that was just fun. I think this is a really realistic depiction of what Jim's family would be like.
oh and I loved the "I'm secretly banging your son sweater." line. lol
But I'm so sorry that you didn't get to spend christmas with your family. :( I don't think I could do that.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review, I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. Yeah, my family lives in Dallas and I'm here in Chicago. Finances are a little rough, so I wasn't able to fly down to see them this year. No biggie. Work and this story is keeping me busy enough. ;)
Date: December 26, 2008 07:13 am Title: Feeling Lucky
I really loved this chapter. I love the banter in her room, going shopping and seeing his family. I also gushed reading about them sitting on the couch and him holding her hand. That was too cute. I hope he does get a ring within his brothers' time frame :)
Author's Response: Hey, thank you for the review Bayjb. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter. We shall see if Jim stays true to his word in the next six months. This chapter fell in May so technically he has until November... Hmm.