Date: March 09, 2007 07:36 am Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
that is a really cool site... i am having fun. i figured out how many days, minutes, seconds i have been alive. awesome. anyways, on to the story. cause i am pretty sure you don't want to hear my thoughts on the 677 million plus seconds i have been alive.
I really like the use of the time and roller coasters throughout this. it makes it seem longer, more important, slower, more desperate, more real. these two just break my heart
Author's Response:
Oh they break my heart too. I don't know how much more I can take. I'm glad you are having fun with the website. When I decided I wanted to use those references it was a godsend. :)
Thanks so much for the review!
9 [Report This]Date: March 07, 2007 07:11 pm Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
Wonferful story. I love how Pam starts thinking of saying something...then decides she doesn't have to say everyting...so Pam.
Author's Response:
Thanks flamingos! Yep. That's Pam. She'll be brave - but in baby steps. Here's hoping this is how it end up on the show.
How much longer????
10 [Report This]Date: March 07, 2007 12:38 pm Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
The other thing about rollercoasters? To ride the good ones you usually have to stand out in the hot sun for about two hours, be THIS tall to ride, and not too fat so you can fit behind the safety bars.
So this analogy fits PERFECTLY! ;-)
You know I think you are awesome, and these views into Pam's state of mind are, IMHO, dead on. Really.
Author's Response:
EXACTLY!!!
I think you're pretty swell yourself. ;) And thank you. That's exactly what I'm hoping for!
Date: March 07, 2007 05:05 am Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
Well, I've already told you (in big red letters!) how I feel about this...as usual, you've zeroed in on Pam's thoughts, and I know I've said it before, but I love how you let them be complicated and messy and unresolved. That her being ready to act isn't about becoming a perfectly together super-woman - she's still uncertain and scared and confused...ultimately, that makes her even braver in my book. Glad you decided to end it on that line...poetic and powerful (and it tells me just how she feels without explicitly stating it.) Well done, xoxox!
Author's Response:
Yes you did. :) She is complicated and messy and unresolved - as is this whole fiasco. I do believe in my heart of hearts this is how she feels or is what she's thinking. The alternative is too depressing to contemplate.
Thank you so much for all your help and guidance. This one - to put it oh so eloquently - kicked my ass. I need a nap - or a glass of wine.
Maybe both. ;)
Date: March 07, 2007 02:53 am Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
I love the analogy of the roller coaster. Beautiful chapter. I'm really enjoying your story.
Author's Response: Thanks StarryDreamer!! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. Fingers crossed for a happy ending!!
Date: March 06, 2007 10:08 pm Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
I like that you say that about roller coasters. It's so true. And you're terrified the whole time and you scream and laugh and you can't wait to get on again.
I'm so glad that you wrote more!!
Thanks.
cheers.
--Lex
Author's Response:
Well - let me just say. If S3 is a roller coaster as far as Jim and Pam are concerned I want it stated for the record - it's one that I only intend to experience ONCE.
If this all ends the way I hope/pray/wish/demand (LOL) I have no desire to take another spin. :)
9 [Report This]Date: March 06, 2007 09:25 pm Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
Stop being so awesome xoxoxo! Not really , of course! I've missed some beautiful xoxo Jam, and here it is. Can't wait for more!
Author's Response:
Aww. Thank you Crystalized.
The angst makes me so sad. I think that's why I had such trouble updating this story. I always need something happy to counterbalance. :)
Date: March 06, 2007 08:52 pm Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
Nice detail on Pam's possible thoughts.
Author's Response: Thanks for the review Too Late Kev!! ps: Your name makes me giggle. Love it!
Date: March 06, 2007 08:38 pm Title: Parting is all we know of heaven and all we need of hell.
Wow. This is such a lovely chapter! Your descriptions and words -- you just -- got right into Pam's head. I am thoroughly impressed. And very pleased! Cannot wait to read more.
Author's Response: Wow. Exactly what I was trying to do. This chapter gave me fits - so I can't tell you how much it means to me to hear you say that. Thank you so much.