Reviewer: albie_ Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: March 09, 2009 05:16 pm Title: Today's Forecast Calls for a Blizzard, with a 100% Chance of Winter Romance

Oh, this chapter was so wonderful and I especially just love how you narrated by this little girl fantasy and how it compared to reality. That worked very well here and it was just such a sweet glimpse of little girl Pam.

 The evil snow. Well, you know, the two of them just had to start this way, because otherwise, they'd only be able to keep telling the story of how they met, but now, they can tell the story of how their wedding got snowed in. That's even better.

I enjoyed crazy with power Angela teaming up with pam's mom and Karen and Kelly adding their own charm to these scenes. And Pam's sister! I was wondering what would happen with that and if she'd show up. Can i ask for one scene between them before the story is over? Oh, and can I ask for the story not to be over or for their to be a third part of Pam and Jim Rockin' the Suburbs with their mini schnauzer?

Oh! And I know you stressed over having to do the vows and I'm actually glad that you left them out. We've seen the two fo them share so much, have so many moments that didn't even need words to show off how much they mean to one another, I don't think the vows could even live up to all of that(even though I know you'd write the hell out of them). But I think where you left it was just right.

"A crazy, random happenstance"-- tell me you took this from Dr. Horrible.

Anyway, looking forward to what could come next. Honeymoon? House? Dog? Hee. So many wonderful possibilities.  I hope the flu has finally left the building and that you're on the mend. 

Author's Response: First off- crazy, random happenstance completely belongs to Dr.Horrible and I apologize for not giving proper credit in the end notes. I'm in need of a Dr. Horrible sequel- badly.

Aw, little girl Pam. All this time, she's been saying how much she doesn't care about a big, flashy ceremony but really, she's spent all those years imagining the perfect, fairy-tale wedding. And in the end, the wedding wasn't flashy at all, but the fact that she had found someone who was so perfect for her and all of her friends and family were there to witness her marriage- it completed her own version of the perfect fairy tale.

There will be a scene between Pam and her sister in the next chapter- it's already fleshed out and everything. After she appeared in this chapter, it bothered me that we've never seen a real conversation between those two, and it pains me that they've been so distant all those years. That will change very soon.

I'm glad that you didn't mind the decision to not show the vows. You are absolutely correct- those two have already said enough about the way they feel and how much they mean to each other- I felt like there really wasn't anything else to say that hadn't already been shown throughout both of these stories. And I thought the wedding needed to be somewhat of a secret ceremony- they had only invited 25 people, they wanted it to be intimate and just for them. And I'm sure we all know how it played out anyway. ;)

Hmm... what else could be next? I'll throw in a huge hint and tell you that the next chapter will find them at their reception party. After that, oh who knows. But I feel like I do have at least a few more chapters in me. As always, thanks for the lovely review. :D

Reviewer: Hannah_Halpert Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: March 09, 2009 03:56 pm Title: Today's Forecast Calls for a Blizzard, with a 100% Chance of Winter Romance

Man flu? Bird flu? Hope you're feeling better now cupcake, flu is not pretty :(

Okay so GUH. The wedding, as usual this chapter was perfect. The flashbacks were such a lovely touch to the story. I don't know why but Kelly having Jim as her screensaver is just HILARIOUS and so perfect, she's a stalker and doesn't know it lol.

Having Pam tell Karen the story of how her and Jim met was great, was it love at first facebook status? LMAO, God, you're amazing. seriously every chapter just gets better and better and you make me want to jump in to my computer and hug you - which I've tried and it hurts :(

Love the banter over their vows, I so lol'd at Jim's I read a Thesaurus in my spare time LMAO.

You need to get yourself a job on the set, because they're seriously missing out on having you write for them.

I know we have had this discussion about drugs being bad, but your fic is my drug, I need a healthy alternative to this series (which means you have to write me something else after this which is equally as awesomecakes) lmao xxxxx

Author's Response: I came down with a bad case of "the My husband fell ill then passed it on to me flu" and it was not fun. Chills, hot flashes, headache, fever- ugh. I'm happy to report that I'm feeling slightly better, although I now have a cough that refuses to go away. Anti-biotics should take care of that soon enough. At least, I'm hoping so. :( Thank you for the get well wishes!

I'm glad you enjoyed this chapter and all of the flashbacks. And haha at your hugging the computer story. Oh, you are so amazingly awesome and you brighten my day.

Healthy alternative... I've been mapping out some other (much shorter) stories in my head, but haven't figured out how to get started on them yet. If I need inspiration, may I look to you for some ideas? Pretty please?! For now, I think this story has a few more chapters to go. And I promise I won't take as long between updates. I realize a whole week and a half was a little ridiculous. Dang flu! On a side note, Robitussin is amazing. So are prescription drugs.

Reviewer: fashion_show_at_lunch Signed [Report This]
Date: March 09, 2009 03:40 pm Title: Today's Forecast Calls for a Blizzard, with a 100% Chance of Winter Romance

yay wedding! loved the flashbacks. Nice touch. I adored the part where they are are talking talking through the crack in the door. That made me swoon.

"She glanced down as Jim reached between the small crack in the door. She brought her hand down, her fingers running across the sliver of white that peeked out from the smooth black fabric of his jacket and feeling the cool metal of his cufflinks. His hand fell just above her wrist, stroking the skin there before drifting down, enclosing her hand in his."

Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed that scene. It was my favorite in this chapter. Maybe the whole story. And after Jim's line "I don't need your reassurance Pam..." I thought, how ironic, because I love that Pam just always needs some reassurance from Jim that everything is going to be okay. She had to hear his voice to calm her nerves before the wedding, just like she had to hear his voice before going to sleep the previous night. Too adorable. ;)

Reviewer: fashion_show_at_lunch Signed [Report This]
Date: March 04, 2009 06:45 pm Title: Take Out Some Insurance On Me

I fell off the face of the earth for a bit and forgot to check your story. Sorry 'bout that.
So now I'm all caught up :D
I must say I love having real reference to the story (the pictures and links at the end). It's so cool that I can imagine everything.
And for the last chapter. Gilmore Girls title much? lol

Author's Response: Oh my gosh- total Gilmore Girls title. The title for this chapter actual just popped into my head and I had no idea where it came from, until I realized that I had gone through all of my Gilmore Girls DVDS over the weekend. Haha. Love that show.

I'm glad that you enjoyed the past couple of chapters as we lead up into the wedding. As always, thank you for reading. :D

Reviewer: LuxTenebrae Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: March 01, 2009 04:54 pm Title: Take Out Some Insurance On Me

First of all, I'm a HUGE Beatles fan but yet I can't seem to recall a song by them being titled Take Out Some Insurance On Me. Was it a B-side? What album was it on? Anyway, really enjoyed this chapter. I definitely enjoy Pam better when she's being gooey with Jim or because of Jim :)

Author's Response: I'm actually not sure what album that song is on, but I will get back to you! I found it the other day with my trusty Zune software. Gotta love the Zune. Take that, itunes! Thank you for reviewing- I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed this chapter.

Reviewer: Aivilo Signed [Report This]
Date: February 28, 2009 04:06 pm Title: Take Out Some Insurance On Me

Husband and Wife, huh? I am physically on the edge of my seat awaiting this wedding. The snow excites me, because as I mentioned before, the windows in South Gallery is going to display the white sparkly stuff beautifully. That and I don't have to drive through it, or brush and scrape it off my car, makes this snowstorm okay with me. That along with, more importantly, Pam's gorgeous sparkly dress is going to be breathtaking. What a treat!! I am so excited!

The room at the W.... AMAZING! I am so happy that Angela got to join the girls at their pre-wedding hotel party. How sweet was it that neither Pam nor Jim could sleep and needed to hear each others voice before they could rest. Awww. Like Jim said, I am glad for them, they won't have to after chapter 18.

The house! I love the way Jim has ALWAYS been about their future together. From Indie Rock, moving to WI, collecting dumpster treasure, he has always been looking ahead, and taking good care of our girl. That makes me happy. And there is a yard for that puppy babe you keep teasing! SCORE!

Okay, that is it!

Oh... I am also looking to Jim and Pam's post-wedding hotel party. I can only imagine what fun that super-sexy suite at the W could be...

Author's Response: No snow for you, eh? I'm guessing you live somewhere in the South or in a more humid climate which makes me jealous! Also, how northern of me was it to say "eh?" Oh, boy.

I'm kind of jealous of those girls and their super swanky suite. I wish more than anything that I could be there. Such a wonderful treat from Pam's mom- so glad those two have worked through their issues and that Mrs. Beesly is doting after her daughter.

Jim, Jim, Jim. What a guy. He really is always thinking ahead. He just can't help it- he's so totally, completely, fully in love with this woman and wants to, has to take care of her in every way and the idea of him out there, looking for houses, and even dealing with a very scary sounding art teacher to move them into the perfect one- ugh. Gosh, it just makes me sick. Sick with jealousy. Haha. ;) I'm not yanking your chain with that puppy. I promise there is one on the way!

Reviewer: andtheivy Signed [Report This]
Date: February 28, 2009 09:25 am Title: Take Out Some Insurance On Me

See, what I love about this story is that you do such a good job capturing both the special moments and the everyday. In fact, you find the special in the everyday. There really is no imaginable end point here. It's not like this has just been building up to a wedding. I mean, it has been, but I'm even more interested in seeing their married life (however, please feel free to write a wedding night chapter). Anyway, you make the daily life really beautiful and I can't wait to read more.

Author's Response: Aw, your review has me smiling from ear-to-ear. This was such an amazing treat to read, thank you. This story has been so much fun to write, and I'm glad that you enjoy reading about their day-to-day routines, no matter how non-adventurous they may be sometimes. And you're right, this hasn't always been just building up to a wedding, but sending them off into their future. Their own happily ever after, if you will. ;) Thank you so much for reading, and thank you for the lovely review.

Reviewer: Hannah_Halpert Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: February 26, 2009 02:25 pm Title: Super Cool Party People

LMAO okay, people actually asked me wtf I was laughing out loud about as I read this chapter. I freaking love this story so much it's not even funny. I love how Pam is a foodmonger (is that a word? it is now lol) and OMG Jim holding a toddler, that made me melt. In my head she so called him "Unca Jin" aw :)

I so lol'd at Dwight, and I love how you have him interact with Jim, that was just too funny for words.

Kelly's story about Ryan, omg I am not kidding I almost fell out of my chair laughing at the image of Ryan running around naked and then twisting his ankle lol.

The musical chairs was great, I loved how Pam hated anyone that sat near them, it was so perfect, like you could not have written this ANY better.

Again, can't list all my fave lines because I'll be here forever, but you are amazing and wonderful and I love you long time =)

Jim as a momma's boy = PERFECTION.

I want to marry this story eeeep.

Author's Response: Ha-ha. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this chapter and I'm sorry that I probably made you look like a lunatic in front of other people. If anybody asks, you just say out loud, "Oh, the voices in my head are so funny!" And then they'll leave you alone. It works, I promise! Okay, kidding. Don't do that, otherwise they might try to lock you up and that would be no fun, or maybe it could be fun in a "Girl, Interrupted" kind of way. You could come out and do a movie role, and win an Oscar like Angelina Jolie!

Anyway, so after getting horribly off track as usual (sorry, bad habit of mine) - I love Dwight and Jim. They are without a doubt, even more fun to write as a couple than Jim and Pam. Sorry! It's the truth! I'm thinking my next story will have to be a buddy-cop comedy with those two. I'm serious. Would you read it? Because it would be amazing. I'm sure of it. Ryan's story- ha. I'm keeping mum on the inspiration behind that one. And yes- the whole musical chairs story just made me think about all of those family get togethers around the holidays and when you bring the in-laws together it's just... mad craziness, and after awhile you can't stand anybody. At least that's how it is with my family, anyway.

Feel free to bring the challenges on. I have a couple of other chapters in me. Although it was the plan at first, this story will not stop with the wedding. I feel there's still plenty more to tell. ;)

Reviewer: albie_ Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: February 26, 2009 07:09 am Title: Super Cool Party People

Omigosh, these last two chapters have left me with such a huge grin on my face. Dwight in the last chapter, I mean, seriously, what were they thinking having Dwight officiate? They had to know what they were getting into. Or maybe they didn't realize it would be *that* bad. Either way, hilarious fodder and having him sing as everyone practiced coming down the aisle was awesome. 

I love how when stressed and/or drunk, Pam totally regresses and Jim becomes like this really strict father figure. When they have kids, I'm imagining him being the tough one. But this chapter was so great with the musical chairs and how it began with Pam needing relief, but it simply became both of them not being able to deal with any of their loved ones. That was just so hilarious. I also appreciated that Pam recognized that the speeches were very obviously a contest as to see who creates the most emotion or makes the moms cry the most. I mean, come'on, that's totally an unspoken truth to all wedding speeches. I really adored the sentiments that both Jim and Pam expressed here and I also loved the honesty and self-awareness Pam interjected into hers. Just another use of how it's the small things and how well they compliment one another that makes the Jim and Pam you've written so believable and so lovable. 

Oh side note, I LOVE the bridesmaid dresses. And the shots from the place where they are having it are just gorgeous and will look lovely even if it IS snowing 9 inches out there. Probably lovelier :)

Looking forward to more! (P.S. I friended you over at LJ)

Author's Response: Hey there! Sorry, you will see on my LJ that I've left it to collect dust over the past couple of months and I don't log in too often, but once this story reaches an end, perhaps I'll find myself craving to blog every so often. But I got your request, we are officially LJ friends. Woo-woo!

Dwight officiating. Oh my. I know Pam and Jim were looking to cut back cocsts on the wedding, but were they that desperate? Yes, I think they didn't believe that Dwight would be that difficult to handle, but for some reason Jim finds himself having this weird, sibling rivalry with him and... Well, it's just so much fun to write those two, and I couldn't resist making Dwight a part of the wedding. Although, he is a challenge to write, I will admit. He's just chock-full of information!

Jim is totally a parental figure, but I guess that's all second-nature to him now, being a teacher and all. They're both kids at heart, but Pam can still be a little naive at times so it's good that Jim knows how to be responsible and find a solution when the situation requires a more mature way of thinking. At the same time, Pam has grown so much- as evident in her speech, about how she felt so ignored but it was slightly her fault, growing distant from her parents by not keeping in touch, and not really giving them a chance to understand what it was that she really wanted for herself out of life. Speaking of-

The speeches! I feel like I've written myself into a corner because now it's like- well what the crap do they have left to say in their vows? But you're right, the effect of the speeches on their family members and friends is so a contest and seeing how naturally competitive Pam is- it was all too fitting to have her craving a need to make Jim's mother cry. Haha.

I'm glad you like the bridesmaid dresses! I think the snow will only add another layer of romance to the whole event, but not without bringing some trouble along the way... And on that note, you'll just have to wait and see what I mean. ;)

Thank you again, albie, for such a generous review. You rock.

Reviewer: Aivilo Signed [Report This]
Date: February 25, 2009 11:16 am Title: Baby, It's Cold Outside

I really hope that this small white box can contain all the excitement this chapter has created in me. I'll give it a try, we'll see what happens.

I love this! Cheers aplenty for the South Gallery and all those windows! And Amy Freeze (ha!) says it is gonna snow too! Gorgeous! The girls in Karen's dress creations are all going to be so so so lovely. I cannot wait to read all about it, but I am so in love with the treats that are leading up to the wedding, and looking forward to all the 'up tos' that you offer, amazing friend.

I love the way that Jim and Dwight cannot help themselves. They HAVE to bicker. It makes me smile a big smile every time. It's like Thursday, and thank goodness too, we aren't getting a new ep this week. I am glad I have awesome fanfic to read.

I love Pam's mom. She is so fretful about the weather, and having everything as well manicured as she is. I love how Pam was reassuring her and was not being spazzy at her rehearsal, too. Awesome!!

Of course, I love whenever Jim and Pam are together. Jim reads Pam's thoughts, knowing she is thinking dirty thoughts about him. He obviously has some dirty thoughts of his own, fingers in belt loops, jokingly ordering all out of the room, all of it. Just Big SCORE! Nightswept, thanks so much for being awesome amazing and fantastic!

So.... I cannot wait to read about rehearsal dinner. I hope that Pam's night away from her groom is fun for her. I have no doubt that Karen and Kelly will see to that, and I know Jim will send her off with a wonderful 'good-bye-until-I-see-you-at-our-wedding', and I cannot wait to read of it all!

Just one more thing... are we gonna finally meet Pam's once-mentioned sister?

Okay, that's it. I like this story a little bit, can you tell?

Author's Response: Hey there, Aivilo. Thank you so, so much for the wonderfully awesome, amazing review. You never fail to bring a huge smile to my face! I'm glad that you enjoyed this chapter.

Jim and Dwight- oh. They were too much fun to write. Those two very much have this sibling rivalry going between them that I find so hilarious. And Pam's mom- I imagine she might be a little bit of a nightmare once the wedding day arrives. People like her tend to stress out even moreso than the bride- I hope Pam can handle it!

Hmm... Pam's sister, you remembered! I'm leaving that one as a surprise... Until then, thank you so much for sticking with me through the story, and thanks again for leaving such a wonderful note! :)

Reviewer: Hannah_Halpert Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: February 24, 2009 06:25 pm Title: Baby, It's Cold Outside

LMAO I seriously love Dwight in your fics, you have him nailed PERFECTLY. You know that feeling you get when you have watched an episode and think about it later, I get that with your fics, like I've literally seen an episode on tv - and I can't get bored of saying it, but that does not happen to me a lot.

Loved the Jim and Dwight banter, HILARIOUS.

Jim winking, God that thought is uber sexy.

YAY we're going to meet Larissa, I want some Jim/Mommy timeeeeeee.

Again can't list all my fave lines cos I'd be here foreveeeeeeeer.

You = awesomecakesssss

Author's Response: Aw, thank you. I'm glad these chapters are holding you over until new Office episodes arrive. February has been such a bore with the show in reruns, don't you agree? Can't wait until next week! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the chapter. Thank you so much!

Reviewer: Mixedbreedgirl Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: February 24, 2009 01:19 pm Title: Baby, It's Cold Outside

super duper uper cuteness.

why are you so awesome? (:

Author's Response: Why are you so awesome for always leaving such a great review? Thanks, Mixedbreedgirl, for sticking with me. You're the best!

Reviewer: albie_ Signed 10 [Report This]
Date: February 24, 2009 03:10 am Title: I'm Rick James, B*tch!

Okay, this was just such a fun chapter. Firstly, seeing Pam in the classroom, getting comfy with the students, that was great. I loved the discussion about On the Road and hee, Pam's smile over being deemed "cool" was perfect. And aw, the two of them working at the same school, sharing lunch in the faculty lounge? Omigosh, so cute I may vomit ;)

Secondly, the string of "your face" insults was hilarious.  Which then became the music discussion,one of my favorite wedding parting gifts and really fits this couple, clearly. Jim's inability to qualify exactly what kind of travesty Britney Spears is to the music industry, nay the world, is a familiar discussion(lol). I loved their immovable musical choices, The Cure and Journey, bringing us back to when theyf first began. The Cali trip was an excellent present and there are so many more fun places to drive to in Cali that are way outside the smog and tourism of LA. I kinda hope we will see that trip, but I understand if we don't :)

I love Pam's celebratory dance parties. Jim may protest, but he loves them too. 

Finally, ooh, wedding playlist. I would LOVE an upload if you can. And good job with the photoshop. Ooh, "This Modern Love" has been playing on repeat on my itunes recently! Hee. Must check out this whole list.  

Looking forward to more!

Author's Response: Haha. Wasn't it so much fun watching Pam lead a classroom full of students? I think the idea of being in that positioned frightened her, which is why she has been taking her sweet little time getting her official certification. Perhaps this was the motivation she needed to get the steppin' on her career. ;)

"Your face!" One of my friends and I insult each other with that all the time, when there is just nothing else to say. It has gotten so bad in fact, our other friend pulled us in for an intervention just the other day. "Ladies. I think it's time to stop with the 'Your face' insults," she tells us after I pulled a glorious one. My friend had asked, "It took you two days to come back with a response?" and my response was, "Your face is a response that takes two days." Okay, I'll admit- my life makes me sad.

Anyway, I've gotten off track from the story! So yes, I thought the "your face" was so Jim and Pam; they're both such kids at heart. I love when Jim is "in the zone" when it's time to talk music and feels that it is his duty to educate Pam. Too much fun. I can't wait for the Cali trip. It will definitely be written into the story. :)

Jim so loves the dance parties. He tends to bust out the Vanilla Ice moves.

I'm hoping to have the wedding playlist uploaded by the time the wedding chapter gets here. That way, you will all have little wedding favors to take home with you as well. It will be like you were really there! ;)